Films in the Tumbleweeds program highlight stories and young protagonists from around the world that both entertain and illuminate the world around us. The films are about kids and for kids.
Tumbleweeds Year-Round features seasonal monthly programming with hands-on activities at the screening room at Utah Film Center. The annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids features films in a mini-festival experience, including a student film competition and workshops to engage Utah’s young and curious content creators.
Upcoming Events
Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.
Tumbleweeds Year-Round
Sat, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
In Person | Utah Film Center 375 W 400 N (west entrance)
Navajo Highways
After years of living in the city, Sadie realizes she has never spent any time on the Navajo Nation. Much to the excitement of her parents, they agree to let her spend the summer with her grandma Sally, who still lives deep within the Navajo reservation.
Tumbleweeds Year-Round
Sat, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
In Person | Utah Film Center 375 W 400 N (west entrance)
My Life in Versailles
After her parents’ passing, eight-year-old Violet goes to live with her uncle, Regis, a gruff maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. Despite a rocky start, Violet and Regis learn to live and face life’s challenges together. During a Christmas trip to Violet’s grandparents’, they slowly create a new life rich in discoveries and tender moments in the heart of Versailles.
Tumbleweeds Year-Round
Sat, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
In Person | Utah Film Center 375 W 400 N (west entrance)
