Utah Film Festival

Utah Film Festival The Utah Film Festival provides screenings, panels and networking events throughout the year.

Every year we get closer to defining what makes the Utah Film Festival and Awards unique. This year had many elements that helped lock in who are.

- We are a festival that provides workshops for filmmakers that are interested in bettering their craft and thriving in our industry.

- We are a festival that celebrates all cultures and embraces our differences by focusing on the amazing work instead

of our differences.

- We are a festival that reviews every submitted film and screenplay. We share the outstanding reviews on social media regardless if the film is selected at our festival to help encourage filmmaker's passion for their craft.

- We are a festival that utilizes emerging technology to engage audiences and filmmakers to enhance the overall experience at the festival.

- We are a festival that provides outstanding press coverage to all attending filmmakers to aid in the promotion of their projects.

-We are a festival that is set in a beautiful location providing an exceptional cinematic experience for all attendees.

- We are a festival that hosts events designed to network with other filmmakers in a structured fashion that leads to long lasting professional relationships.

- We are a festival that embraces our alumni as part of the Utah Film Festival family and relish in our annual reunions. If you came to the Utah Film Festival this year we hope to see you again so we can live up to the festival we always want to be.

Pro Tip - Wear comfy footwear at festivals. You are gonna be on your feet more than you think.
06/05/2026

Pro Tip - Wear comfy footwear at festivals. You are gonna be on your feet more than you think.

Is it really a festival if you don't get hugged in the first 10 seconds on arriving?
06/04/2026

Is it really a festival if you don't get hugged in the first 10 seconds on arriving?

Or volunteers are the bestest volunteers ever!
06/03/2026

Or volunteers are the bestest volunteers ever!

We are super serious about all the festivaling going on here. (festivaling is a new word now)
06/02/2026

We are super serious about all the festivaling going on here. (festivaling is a new word now)

Thank you for the continued honor
06/01/2026

Thank you for the continued honor

Thinking about making your first short film? Stop waiting for perfect. Learn a simple 5-minute structure that helps firs...
05/22/2026

Thinking about making your first short film? Stop waiting for perfect. Learn a simple 5-minute structure that helps first-time filmmakers tell a complete story using just a phone, friends, and an idea.

🎬 LOVE MOVIES? WANT TO HELP DISCOVER THE NEXT GREAT FILM? 🎬The new screening season for the Utah International Film Fest...
05/12/2026

🎬 LOVE MOVIES? WANT TO HELP DISCOVER THE NEXT GREAT FILM? 🎬

The new screening season for the Utah International Film Festival has officially begun, and we are looking for volunteer screeners from anywhere in the world to join our team!

Each year, we receive a high volume of submissions including:
🎥 Feature Films
🎞 Short Films
📝 Screenplays

…and we could really use your help.

If you enjoy watching movies, reading scripts, discovering new talent, and have a little extra time each week, this might be for you. Most of our screeners average around 2.5 hours a week (or whatever time you are available).

No experience? No problem.
We will train you on how to be a screener and guide you through the process.

✨ Be part of an international film festival
✨ Help filmmakers from around the world
✨ Join an amazing film community
✨ Watch incredible independent films before the festival

📅 Festival Dates: January 25–29, 2027

Please SHARE this post and help us reach movie lovers everywhere. The more people who help, the more stories we can discover together.

📧 Interested? Send an email to: [email protected]

We would love to have you on the team! 🎬❤️

05/09/2026

Collaboration is vital in Filmmaking. Come meet your peers (for free) May 23rd at the Utah State Capital Building.

(Paul Kumah) is a music artist from Ghana, Africa whose music video somebody was nominated at this year‘s Utah Internat...
05/05/2026

(Paul Kumah) is a music artist from Ghana, Africa whose music video somebody was nominated at this year‘s Utah International Film Festival. His team of support reached across the planet that has his music video represented in Utah. Stories and communities like these are what make film festivals an important space today.

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