Inspire Learning Through the Power of Film
Bring the Power of Film to Your Classroom
Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs help K–12 educators use film to create engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences that build media literacy, strengthen critical thinking, and encourage students to explore diverse perspectives.
Program Highlights
- Classroom-Ready Resources – Free films, lesson plans, workshops, and professional development designed for immediate classroom use.
- Standards-Aligned Learning – Supports Utah Core Standards while promoting creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Free for Utah Public Schools – Offered at no cost through the Utah State Board of Education’s Professional Outreach Programs in Schools (POPS).
Explore our Media Education programs and discover how film can deepen learning, spark meaningful discussion, and engage every student!
Programs Offered
Tumbleweeds Field Trips
Tumbleweeds is a film festival experience with films from all over the world and workshops for kids to enjoy. Teachers can also request Tumbleweeds films for FREE in their classroom.
Teacher Professional Development
Our FREE teacher professional development program offers a high-quality curriculum and professional development for educators to integrate filmmaking into the classroom.
Classroom Workshops
Our FREE classroom workshops offer an opportunity to have a professional in the filmmaking industry teach students about what goes on behind the scenes in their profession, helping students become informed viewers and critical thinkers.
Films with Activities
Our library of films and short films are available to stream in the classroom for FREE along with study guides to enhance student learning, exploration, communication, and creativity.
