Filmmaker’s Field Notes
Stories, filmmaking lessons, and behind-the-scenes field reports from life behind the lens — from Idaho’s backcountry to brand sets across the Northwest.
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Filming Horror Alone in the Idaho Wilderness: Behind The Thing in the Sawtooths
I set out alone into Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains to film a horror short—no crew, no actors, just an RV, a camera, and a lot of eerie silence.
About Jon
Jon Conti is an Idaho-based filmmaker, photographer, and FAA Part 107 drone pilot.
He tells stories from the wild — and for the brands who care about them.
Through Jon Conti Visuals, he creates cinematic films, photography, and drone content that highlight the spirit of Idaho’s people, places, and businesses.