Ryan Sorensen – The Lost City Zarahemla: The Crossing
Ryan Sorensen Cinematographer/Producer with Verum Films
Description: A documentary featuring the Heartland Research Group in their search for an area of crossing for Alma’s Army in the battle of Zarahemla
As a child, Ryan created news broadcasts and music videos with his brother and cousin, using his mom’s VHS video camera. After serving a mission in Canada, he fell in love with photography, hospitality, and his wife while working at a resort near Zion National Park. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Resort Management from Southern Utah University, and has worked in hotels and resorts for the past 18 years. Recently, he has returned to his original passion for videography, founding Verum Films with his brother. They produce documentaries and love getting to know new people and researching new ideas. Ryan has a passion for studying the gospel, especially Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon geography. He is a member of the Heartland Research Group, which he joined in 2019. Ryan and his wife Melanie have three children and currently reside in Missouri.