Students In Focus

 

Latest Episode

Passion and Possibility
Premiered: May 10, 2025

In our Season 2 finale, we debut our very first music video and spotlight the creative minds behind it. We also sit down with a recent BYU graduate as she shares her journey navigating post-grad life and building a career right here in Utah.

 

 

Events & Opportunities Bulletin Board

Utah Futures Awards
May 13, 2025
The Futures Awards are designed to recognize excellent journalism by Utah high school students. Sponsored by the Utah College Media Alliance in collaboration with the Utah Press Association, the Utah Education Network and Amplify Utah, the contest is judged by Utah’s college journalists, journalism professors and professional journalists. The Futures Awards will take place May 13th at the University of Utah Union at 7:00pm.

Student Fellowship Showcase
May 16, 2025
We're excited to invite you to our Student Fellowship Showcase, the annual public screening of the documentaries crafted by our esteemed 2024-25 student fellows. The showcase is scheduled to take place on May 16 at 7:00 PM.

Artist Foundary - 2025 Artist Foundary Pitch Competition Event
May 22nd
It’s the 2nd annual Artist Foundry Pitch Competition! On May 22nd, the Artist Foundry will invite selected filmmakers to pitch to a panel of industry experts and receive feedback in front of a live audience. We will award prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pitches and even have an open mic for elevator pitches. Whether you’re a filmmaker trying to get your project recognized, a film supporter looking to see what new ideas are developing in the community, or an audience member looking for inspiration, this will be a fun night for all.

Internship with View From The U
Accepting applications
(Open to U of U Students) View from the U covers topics, issues, or events that entertain, inform, and enable. We are the student ran video production here at the University of Utah! Being involved with View from the U is meant to allow you to explore your creativity and develop your skills in video production. On each project, you will be required to try something new and work along with others to create something awesome for the campus community!

Adobe Events
Watch on Demand
Explore events to level up your skills, make new connections, and discover the latest tools and trends. If you missed an event, you can still catch the insights and inspiration by watching these on-demand sessions.

Leicester Productions Student Fellowship Program
Always accepting applications
One of our foremost objectives is to empower local students. These student fellows have the chance to collaborate with our program managers in creating a short documentary that highlights a local story.

Movie Mondays at Foothill
Every Monday at 4 to 6pm
Afternoon flicks at Foothill! We'll screen recent and classic movies on the 3rd Monday of select months, from 4–6pm. One small bag of popcorn and a bottle of water will be provided for each attendee.

Idea Colab
Every Wednesday at 1 to 3pm
Expand your Adobe Express and podcasting/video creation and editing skill sets with demos from Digital Learning Technologies (DLT) staff. Join us for an “idea colab” workshop at the Faculty Center in the J. Willard Marriott Library, and unleash your potential at the intersection of innovation and imagination.

Open Studio
Every Friday 3 to 7pm
Ages 13-19 - Spy Hop’s longest running walk-in music workshop! It’s literally an open studio full of musical gear for you to use! If you love to write songs or you’re just beginning the process, Open Studio is for you!

12 Minutes Max
3rd Sunday Each Month
Local artists perform or present short works in a variety of media, including music, dance, film, and spoken word. Held the third Sunday of each month.

Utah Film Film Job Opportunities
Ongoing!
Want to work in the Utah Film Industry? Find out what productions are hiring local crew and extras, as well as local businesses looking for talented employees with film-related skills.