U.T.B. Studios is an award-winning film and video production company located in Chico, California.

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The company was founded by Ev Durán, a four-time Emmy Award-winning producer, editor, and cinematographer. Durán currently specializes in documentary film production, and his feature directorial debut, "All Its Name Implies," was released to great acclaim in 2020. Durán is also an FAA-Certified Drone Pilot.

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A ten-plus year veteran of the film industry in Los Angeles, Monique Durán is an accomplished actress and artist, an Emmy Award-nominated producer, and her directorial debut, a documentary short entitled "Learn the Words, Bitch!" will be released in 2025.

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In addition to their cinematic pursuits, the Duráns greatly enjoy dedicating their professional efforts to projects that help businesses of all sizes define and expand their voice and impact. Ev and Monique are also available for events, weddings, and all of your videography and photography needs.

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U.T.B. Studios is a proud member of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and a sponsor of Johnny Appleseed Days (2021, 2022, 2023), the Together We Thrive CoC campaign (2023), the Paradise Little League (2023, 2024, 2025), the PHS Football Golf Tournament (2023), the Butte Film Festival (2023, 2024), the Independence From Hunger Food Drive (2024), the Rotary Club of Paradise Crab Feed (2025), and the Butte County Search & Rescue Fundraiser Gala (2025). U.T.B. Studios was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Chamber in 2023.