UIFF Gets Even BIGGER
Forget Sundance, Utah's true indie powerhouse, the Utah International Film Festival, marks 15 years by launching its most ambitious, filmmaker-focused...
Year: 2025
A Congress of Crows – Film Review
Do you love crime thrillers and get fascinated by what makes killers tick? Ever get that urge to understand the...
Rules of Living – Film Review
How often do we pause and genuinely ask ourselves, "How am I really doing?" Can we look back on life...
‘The Nature of Death’ Film Review
Nature has a profound way of showing her beauty. It's more than just what our eyes see; it’s how it...
Does Film Festival Networking Actually Lead to Paid Gigs?
We've all heard the pitch, right? Film festivals are the place to be. Rub elbows with industry pros! Network your...
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...