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This Saturday, April 26, join us for an exciting day at the 14th annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival. The 2025 festival theme is “Bringing Stories to Life,” celebrating the power of movies to tell incredible stories that children and families will remember for years to come.
Tumbleweeds
Sat, April 26 to Sat, April 26, 2025
In Person | Viridian Event Center
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
Join us for an informational session with Victoria Luman and Mike Anderson of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless about the common legal issues facing creatives in today’s ever-changing legal landscape.
Artist Foundry Workshop
Wed, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm
In Person | Marmalade Library
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
Black, Bold & Brilliant
Fri, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm
In Person | Tracy Aviary
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
The Apollo, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of Black excellence and empowerment.
Black, Bold & Brilliant, Summer Outdoor Film Series
Fri, July 18, 2025 at 8:00 pm
In Person | Liberty Park
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
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
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