Top 40 Actors Over 40
There's a certain kind of actor every filmmaker knows. The one who shows up memorized, makes the other actors better,...
Month: April 2026
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 —...
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...
Before the Blockbuster, There Was the Short
When Utah filmmaker John Lyde was grinding through the early 2000s, he wasn't on a studio lot. He was editing...
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...
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...
Is My Film Good Enough for Film Festivals?
This might be the most common question filmmakers never say out loud. You’ve finished your film. You’ve watched it a...
What Length Should My Short Film Be for Film Festivals?
If there is one factor that influences your chances of getting into film festivals more than almost anything else, it’s...
Why Did My Film Get Rejected?
If you’ve ever opened a rejection email and thought, “What did I do wrong?” you’re not alone. Every filmmaker hits...
What Makes a Film Stand Out to a Festival Programmer?
When filmmakers imagine a festival programmer, they often picture someone hunting for perfection. That’s not what we’re doing. We’re hunting...