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...
Year: 2024
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...
Ice Breath
Directed by Leonard Gabriel Alecu WARNING! This review contains spoilers Leonard Gabriel Alecu's Ice Breath transports viewers to the...
Volveré set for streaming
The Utah International Film Festival is excited to share that Volveré, the critically acclaimed film by award-winning director Marlon Gonz,...
Septemeber MVP’s
In September, we had several outstanding MVP nominations, but one individual truly stood out as the frontrunner: Jared Palmer. Here’s...
Is Sundance Leaving Utah?
As a Utah filmmaker, the question of whether Sundance is leaving Utah hits close to home. Sundance has been a...
Vote for Your MVP
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible talent in independent cinema! This is your chance to spotlight the individuals...
Dirty Laundry
"Dirty Laundry," directed by Rocky Walls, is a heartwarming and poignant exploration of friendship, truth, and the challenges that test...
UIFF Announces 14th Annual Event Dates and Location
The Utah International Film Festival (UIFF) is thrilled to announce its 14th annual event, set to take place from January...
Piggy Duster
How do you measure a good film? Is it the production quality, the lead actors, or the storyline? While these...
Career Day
We come to a point in our life where we strive so hard to make a living, to build the...
Carved in Stone
Our ancient history offers wonders and treasures beyond our imagination. The discovery of artifacts are priceless pieces of the past...