Is my film Experimental?
Many filmmakers struggle with where to place their film when it doesn’t follow traditional storytelling rules. Narrative? Documentary? Music video?...
Year: 2025
In Need of Seawater – Film Review
Directed by Richard Yeagley WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! In Need of Seawater is a film that draws you in...
If Everyone’s Telling the Same Story, How Will Yours Stand Out?
Every year, the Utah International Film Festival receives hundreds of submissions from storytellers all over the world. And while each...
Bad Timing – Film Review
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Directed by Lenni Uitto and Musa Ali Aden, Bad Timing is one of those short...
Screenwriters are VITAL to Film Festivals
Submitting your screenplay to film festivals can be worth far more than the laurel you collect or the trophy you...
Use Festivals to Market Your Movie
Many filmmakers see festivals purely as exhibition windows, wishing that a distributor will magically swoop in. But festivals are far...
Why Horror Is the Perfect Genre for Indie Filmmakers
When the lights go out, imagination takes over. That’s why horror has always been the filmmaker’s secret training ground —...
City in Observation – Film Review
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Inspired by the Croatian filmmakers of the 1960s and ’70s, City in Observation (directed by...
Passion vs. Tradition: Inside the Story of ‘Fili’
Fili Tanuvasa, a recent graduate torn between following his father's footsteps in football or pursuing his hidden passion for acting,...
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...
The Purple Glasses: A Nostalgic Journey Back to 80s Middle School Friendship
"The Purple Glasses," a film crafted from the memories of director Susan Sullivan, brings to life the essence of middle...
Marketing Strategies for Indie Filmmakers
Marketing an independent film on a shoestring budget can be difficult, but many filmmakers have found creative ways to build...
Filmmaker – Spencer Fackrell
Premiering my feature film at the Utah International Film Festival was an unforgettable experience. The festival team worked hard to...
Filmmaker – Rachid Ait
An absolutely beautiful festival full of excitement. The passion that Dora and the entire UIFF team put into this is...
Volume 7 – Film Review
Directed by Panos Pappas & Despina Charalampous WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! The future has always fascinated me—not just as...
What we imagined – Film Review
Directed by Shubhavi Arya WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Every so often, a short film sneaks up on me and...
Utah Enters the Vertical Drama Space
The Utah film community is on a new frontier of storytelling with the release of The Billionaire’s Secret Heir, now...
Bring the Movies to Your Town
The Utah International Film Festival is taking independent cinema on the road! Our Rural Film Screenings program brings award-winning short...
The Call – Film Review
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Death may be the only certainty in this world, yet we are never truly prepared...
“A Perfect Fit” Brings UIFF Alumni Together in Magical Short Film
HELPER, UT – The whimsical short film A Perfect Fit, featuring Elijah Amodt and Charla Bocchicchio, is set to captivate...