Big Perks of Small Film Festivals 
Make Films That Matter (to You) 
The Second Coming Act. 1: The New for the Old 
Filmmaker – Alexandra Christensson 
“Wrestle-Off” Film Review 
Big Perks of Small Film Festivals
Let’s talk festivals. You’ve wrapped your indie and now you’re dreaming of Sundance, TIFF, or Cannes, picturing your film wowing...
Make Films That Matter (to You)
Alright, future Spielberg, let’s have a heart-to-heart before you dive headfirst into making your masterpiece. Before you even think about...
The Second Coming Act. 1: The New for the Old
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! "The Second Coming Act. 1: The New for the Old" is a resonant cinematic experience...
Filmmaker – Alexandra Christensson
It was such a great experience to screen my film So Much for Solidarity at UFF! The festival was so...
“Wrestle-Off” Film Review
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Directed by Sabatino Ciatti Jr. Wrestle-Off plunges into the gritty world of high school wrestling,...
Reel Connections 2.16.2025
Filmmaking is more than just the work—it’s about the connections you make along the way. Reel Connections is where we celebrate the...
Film Review: The Mix
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Directed by Christian La Morte The Mix takes a sharp-edged dive into the chaos of...
Illusion of Abundance: A Call for Climate Justice Through Art
Amy MacDonald, Founder and Director of Brolly Arts, has long been a champion of using the arts to address urgent...
Kyle Garrett on “Old Death”
In his music video directorial debut, Oakland-based filmmaker Kyle Garrett explores time, memory, and mortality in Old Death, the first...
Michael Winter’s Life Eternal
The art of storytelling meets hand-drawn animation in Life Eternal, the directorial debut of British filmmaker Michael Winter. Premiering in...
Conor MacFinn on Bringing Ariel to Life
Conor MacFinn, the filmmaker behind the award-winning animated short Ariel, has a career as diverse as the multinational team that...
Personal Triumph and Social Awareness in Stride
Stride, a poignant short film by Ethiopian-American filmmaker Alazar Aklilu, delves into the deeply personal and universal themes of resilience,...
Exploring the Ironic Joy of “An Honest Mistake”
Halloween night has always been fertile ground for suspenseful storytelling, and director Devin G. Squire, alongside co-director Geneviev Kester, taps...
A closer look at ARTIFEX
Artifex takes audiences on a journey where history, myth, and the supernatural collide. Set to premiere at the Utah International...
Exploring Loneliness, Connection, and Humanity in “Animal”
Ethan Hawkins, a filmmaker known for his character-driven sci-fi stories, takes audiences on a deeply emotional journey with co-director Taylor...
Heavy Load
Money motivates people—it drives us to thrive, make ends meet, and even prove our success by acquiring the material things...
Talent Rep & Casting Director Meet & Greet
Provo, UT – December 10, 2024 – The Utah International Film Festival (UIFF) is excited to present an exclusive opportunity...
Your Chance to Pitch to Industry Producers!
Do you have a screenplay ready to be discovered? Are you a producer seeking your next big project? Then PITCH-TANK...
Podcast Signups are Open!
Calling all official selections of the Utah International Film Festival 2025! We’re excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to share...
2025 Official Selection
🎉 The wait is over! 🎉 From incredible films to brilliant screenplays, this year’s lineup is packed with talent. We’re...
Your Everyday Heroes of Costa Rica
Directed by Hernán Salcedo WARNING - This review contains spoilers Hernán Salcedo's Your Everyday Heroes of Costa Rica offers...