The Call – Film Review
WARNING! This review contains SPOILERS! Death may be the only certainty in this world, yet we are never truly prepared...
Warren Workman
“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...
The Random Guest – Review
There’s a beautiful, unsettling mystery to the way lives intersect. We are taught that no encounter is an accident, that...
Pie In the Sky – Review
There are films that tell a story, and then there are films that invite you into a dream. They are...
UIFF Brings Distributors to Filmmakers
For every filmmaker, the journey doesn't end when the final cut is locked. The real challenge, and the ultimate goal,...
Chekhov.Offstage – Film Review
I’ll be honest, when I saw we had a 40-minute Russian documentary about a theater submitted to the festival, I...
Seeds of Sovereignty – Film Review
Living in Salt Lake, you get used to a certain way of life. We've got the mountains in our backyard,...
Unlock Your Film’s Potential
Listen Here Unlock Your Film's Potential: A Data-Driven Look at the Utah International Film Festival Selections Filmmakers, are you ready...
6 Tips Your Short Needs to Get into a Film Festival
Listen Here You poured your heart and soul into a short film, right? Awesome! Now, how do we get that...
The Things We Don’t Talk About – Film Review
Adolescence might be a distant memory for some of us, and adulthood's got its own set of curveballs, but it...
Mary Chris Max – Film Review
Spring might be wrapping up here in Utah, and summer's just around the corner, but it ain't ever a bad...
Stranded – Film Review
You can tick all the boxes, a good education, maybe even a fancy degree, get yourself a successful career –...
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...
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...
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...
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...