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Join or Die

*UTAH PREMIERE* Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it.

Through the Lens

Wed, April 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm

In Person | The City Library

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Meet the Artist: Rebecca Davis (Join or Die)

An in-person craft-focused conversation with the director of the recent documentary, Join or Die, Rebecca Davis. Together, we will discuss the unique questions her film poses and specifically explore the research process for documentary filmmaking.

Artist Foundry Meet the Artist

Thu, April 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm

In Person | Utah Film Center

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PITCH COMPETITION APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

On May 22nd from 5:30-9:00pm at the Salt Lake City Public Library, 8 selected filmmakers are invited to pitch to a panel of industry experts and receive feedback in front of a live audience. We will award prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pitches. To submit a pitch for consideration, please apply by April 18th.

Artist Foundry Competition

Fri, April 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm

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The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music

Aunt Cynthia, a music history buff, helps her niece Lauren learn about the music genres that were born and formed by African American history and culture.

Black, Bold & Brilliant, Tumbleweeds

Sat, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm

In Person | Viridian Event Center

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2025 Artist Foundry Pitch Competition

On May 22nd, the Artist Foundry will invite selected filmmakers to pitch their projects to a panel of industry experts and in front of a live audience. We will award prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pitches and even have an open mic for elevator pitches. Whether you’re a filmmaker or a film supporter, come join the fun!

Artist Foundry Competition

Thu, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm

In Person | The City Library

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2025

Join Outdoor Auntie, Utah Film Center’s Black Bold & Brilliant program, and Tracy Aviary for the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, June 13th! We are in our fourth year of creating an inclusive space dedicated to supporting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities thriving in Utah’s landscapes. Alcohol for sale, 21+ only, must have ID on hand.

Black, Bold & Brilliant

Fri, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm

In Person | Tracy Aviary

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Flow

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.

Summer Outdoor Film Series, Tumbleweeds

Fri, July 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park

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Riddle of Fire

On a quest to deliver a pie, three rascal children embark on a woodland odyssey to battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and become best friends forever in this charming debut from directing sensation Weston Razooli.

Summer Outdoor Film Series, Utah Filmmaker Showcase

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park

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Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

In the summer of 1979, disco had taken over the world. For the first time, Black, gay, and female artists were dominating the charts. But a backlash was brewing. In July, nearly 50,000 teenagers descended on Chicago’s Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night,” where they destroyed records made by mostly Black artists. Many say that the birth of house music comes from this fateful evening.

Summer Outdoor Film Series, Utah Queer Film Festival

Fri, August 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm

In Person | Liberty Park