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

Voices of the West
Monument Valley June 9 – 13, 2025, Richfield June 23 – 27 2025 & Blanding July 7 – 11, 2025
Give yourself a head start on filmmaking and production skills through Spy Hop’s media production apprenticeship program coming to you. Every year, Spy Hop’s team of professional teaching artists pack up cameras, recording gear, and laptops where they lead immersive, week-long film workshops to students ages 13-19. We’ll teach you the fundamentals of filmmaking and storytelling, and help you craft a community spotlight highlighting something or someone in your local community.

Utah Film Center’s Summer Outdoor Film Series
July - August
Spend your summer nights under the stars with Utah Film Center’s Summer Outdoor Film Series! Join us at Liberty Park this July and August for a lineup of incredible films that are sure to light up your Friday nights.

Utah Documentary Association Work-in-Progress Screening
Now accepting submissions, event date August 14th, 2025
Our Work-in-Progress Screenings provide a supportive space for you to showcase your unfinished documentary projects. Receive constructive feedback from fellow filmmakers and industry professionals, enhance your narrative, and ensure your final film resonates deeply with your audience. This invaluable opportunity empowers filmmakers to make informed creative decisions to strengthen the documentary's impact.

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.