Students in Focus

The Art of Storytelling
Premiered: October 5, 2024

In this episode of Students In Focus dives into the world of young filmmaking with a feature on Spy Hop Productions' Watch This! Bootcamp. Discover how these students are using film to explore important issues through a variety of genres. We'll also spotlight the accomplished costume designer Carolyn Leone, whose impressive portfolio boasts over 100 design credits and continues to grow.

Tumbleweeds Festival For Kids Special 2024
Premiered: September 21, 2024

Join the host of Students In Focus, Katie Neal, and guest host Ramona Gale from the Utah Film Center at the 2024 Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition! This episode features screenings of the winning films along with exclusive interviews with the young filmmakers. They share their inspirations and excitement about seeing their work on the big screen.

Frame by Frame
Premiered: September 7, 2024

Students In Focus returns with an exciting new season! Our premiere episode features an interview with a talented animator who contributed to the critically acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We also shine a spotlight on Olympus High School's television production program and Judge Memorial High School's robotics team. To close out the episode, we sit down with script Penny Johnson, whose career spans over four decades in the film industry.

A New Season of Students in Focus
Premiered: September 1, 2024

Our second season of Students In Focus will be airing this month, so stay tuned! We hope you'll join us as we showcase the talents of our students!