Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs promote arts education by introducing teachers and students to the transformational power of film and filmmaking in the classroom. The seventh grade resources below are free and include film screenings, workshops, professional development, field trips, and lessons while supporting the core curriculum requirements for arts education in the state of Utah.

Feature-length Films With Study Guides

A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY

Recommended for grades: 7-12

The story of a young woman who used her experience with being cyberbullied to start a worldwide anti-bullying crusade.

A PLACE AT THE TABLE

Recommended for grades: 6-12

An analysis of the growing problem of food insecurity in America.

FED UP

Recommended for grades: 6-12

Making the case that the obesity epidemic in America’s children isn’t due to lack of exercise, but to excessive sugar …

MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE

Recommended for grades: 8-12

Explores the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard, the gay student murdered in Laramie, WY.

UNBRANDED

Recommended for grades: 7-12

Follow four young men as they attempt to prove the value of mustang horses by riding them from Mexico to …

Short Films with Study Guides

A Beach of Our Own

Recommended for grades: 6-12

Sag Harbor on Long Island in New York is a beachfront haven for Black/African American families. African Americans in the …

A Conversation About Growing Up Black

Recommended for grades: 4-12

In this short documentary, young black men explain the particular challenges they face growing up in America.Utah State Board of …

Beloved Community Project

Recommended for grades: 2-12

Utah Film Center, in conjunction with Brolly Arts, is pleased to host the Beloved Community Film, study guide, and supporting …

Good Morning Peyton

Recommended for grades: 4-12

This short documentary is the story of Peyton, an 11-year-old boy with an extremely rare and life-threatening disease called Xeroderma …

In a Heartbeat

Recommended for grades: 3-12

Shewin’s heart pops out of his body and runs after the boy he likes. Sherwin has to chase after his …

In the Visible

Recommended for grades: 7-12

In the Visible, a short film by Director Natasha Lee and Producer Lucia Tran, dismantles Asian American stereotypes and the …

Ingrid Silva/The Journey

Recommended for grades: 6-12

This film follows the life journey of Ingrid Silva from the slums of Rio to the professional Ballet stage of …

Iron Hands

Recommended for grades: 3-12

Iron Hands (Tie Shou) tells the story of a determined 12-year-old girl who finds an unexpected ally in her bid …

JessZilla

Recommended for grades: 4-12

JessZilla is about a ten-year-old with a fire in her heart for boxing and a dedicated father caught between supporting …

Kapaemahu

Recommended for grades: 3-12

Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii and …

Let’s Eat

Recommended for grades: 1-12

Let’s Eat follows the story of an immigrant mother and her daughter as they navigate through the beauty and challenges …

Lost & Found

Recommended for grades: 1-12

A knitted toy dinosaur must completely unravel itself to save the love of its life.Utah State Board of Education Core …

One Small Step

Recommended for grades: K-12

TAIKO Studios presents the story of Luna is a vibrant young Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. …

Rebooted

Recommended for grades: 6-12

A stop motion animated skeleton is having trouble finding work in modern Hollywood and competing with all of the new …

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Classroom Workshops for Students

Individually tailored for Grades 3-12
Discover how filmmakers use storyboards to plan scenes, organize ideas, and transform stories into movies.
This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.
This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Nebo, Provo, and Salt Lake school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.
Individually tailored for Grades K-12
Explore the exciting careers that bring movies to life—from directors and editors to costume designers and special effects artists. Perfect for Career Day!
This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.
This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, and Wasatch school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.
Individually tailored for Grades 3-12
Explore the art of visual storytelling through cinematography. Students learn how framing, camera movement, and composition shape meaning before putting their new skills into practice with iPads.
This workshop is ONLY offered in-person.
This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Nebo, Provo, and Salt Lake school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.
Individually tailored for Grades K-8
Build media literacy through the art of filmmaking! Students explore how storytelling, visuals, sounds, and editing work together to create meaningful movie experiences.
This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.
This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Nebo, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, and Wasatch school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.
Individually tailored for Grades K-12
Inspire creative writing through the magic of movies. Students learn storytelling techniques while creating an original story designed for the screen.
This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.
This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan, Morgan, Murray, Nebo, North Sanpete, Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, Tooele, Wasatch, and Weber school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.