A Beach of Our Own
Sag Harbor on Long Island in New York is a beachfront haven for Black/African American families. African Americans in the 1930s bought plots along the beach, establishing a close-knit community that spans multiple generations. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 6-12.V.CR.; 6-12.V.P.; 6-12.V.R.; 6-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Social Studies […]
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
Alistair and Samir meet five different times, but it is only when they meet as old men that they can finally put their prejudices aside and meet as friends. This film champions friendship and compassion over separation and distrust. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 9-12.V.R.; 9-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; […]
Lost & Found
A knitted toy dinosaur must completely unravel itself to save the love of its life. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 1-12.V.R.; 1-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Elementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: 1-12.SL.1-3; 1-12.W.2; 1-12.W.4.; 1-12.W.5
In a Heartbeat
Shewin’s heart pops out of his body and runs after the boy he likes. Sherwin has to chase after his heart and catch it before it reveals his feelings in front of the whole school. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 3-12.V.CR.; 3-12.V.P.; 4-12.V.R.; 3-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Elementary […]
The Fox and the Bird
A solitary fox finds itself improvising fatherhood for a freshly hatched baby bird. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: K-6.V.CR.; K-6.V.P.; K-6.V.R.; K-6.V.COElementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: K-6.SL.1-3; K-6.W.2; K-6.W.4.; K-6.W.5
Rebooted
A stop motion animated skeleton is having trouble finding work in modern Hollywood and competing with all of the new special effects. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: K-12.V.R.; K-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7-8.E.CR.; 7-8.E.P; 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1-3.E.CR; L1-3.E.P; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Elementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: 6-12.SL.1-3; 6-12.W.2; 6-12.W.4.; 6-12.W.5
William King
William is a Utah-based screenwriter and script doctor with a passion for storytelling and media education. Since joining Utah Film Center in 2022, he has inspired students through his energetic, creative teaching style. Drawing on professional film industry experience and university-level instruction, William creates experiences that make filmmaking exciting and fun.
Beloved Community Project
Utah Film Center, in conjunction with Brolly Arts, is pleased to host the Beloved Community Film, study guide, and supporting materials. This film focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King’s articulation of the Beloved Community in that it is possible to create civil, equitable, and harmonious communities through non-violent social change. The Beloved Community Project – […]
Amazing Things Happen
This is an introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations. Autistic people are neither ill nor broken. They are ordinary people with an extraordinary way of perceiving the world. Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 2-6.V.CR.; 2-6.V.P.; 2-6.V.R.; […]
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.