Students in Focus

12 Minutes Max
December 15, 2024
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.

Design Fridays
Every Friday Until December 20, 2024 | 3 - 7pm
Are you looking to explore different design mediums like: game design, animation, comic book or cosplay/costume design? If you’re between 15-19 years old, Spy Hop’s Design Fridays are a relaxed environment for you to explore your creativity and develop new skills. We’ll provide resources and guide you as you collaborate and bring your projects to life.

Variety Pack: January
January 14 - February 6, 2025
Are you looking to explore different design mediums like: game design, animation, comic book or cosplay/costume design? If you’re between 15-19 years old, Spy Hop’s Design Fridays are a relaxed environment for you to explore your creativity and develop new skills. We’ll provide resources and guide you as you collaborate and bring your projects to life.

Watch This!
January 14, 2025 - May 22, 2025
Share your voice through film in Watch This!, a 5-month program that invites you to be a part of something BIG. In this class, you’ll have the opportunity to direct your own short film and collaborate as a crew member on many others! Each film is a chapter to the larger theme of the class that you and your classmates get to decide. This is your chance to level up your filmmaking skills in a kinetic and experimental space — it’s time to think outside the box and cultivate your own unique perspective! At the end of the program, celebrate with your friends, family, and community with a film festival style premiere. Due to its fast paced nature, this class is recommended for more experienced Spy Hop film students, but not required.

Intro to Studio Sessions
January 28 - March 6, 2025
Learn the ins and outs of how to run a recording studio by becoming familiar with the technology, equipment, and recording techniques. Plus, you will study the basics of mixing! By the end of the program you will have gained confidence not only in your ability to record solo artists and bands, but also in mixing a song for final delivery.

Short Film
January 28 - March 6, 2025
In this class you’ll learn how to work together in groups to write, shoot, and edit a short film. You will learn all the different roles and positions on set, including: Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Editor, Producer, and Production Designer.

Volunteer for the Sundance Film Festival
Closes Friday, February 28, 2025
Volunteering for the Sundance Film Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind experience! Every year, volunteers (most of whom return again and again) help create a global platform to celebrate independent film by collaborating with one another and supporting the mission behind what we do. The real benefit of volunteering isn’t the perks or even the films—it’s being part of a passionate community dedicated to supporting independent art and providing positive experiences for all.

Tumbleweeds Film Fesival Submissions
Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Submissions are now open! Utah students K-8 can submit short (5 minutes or less) films to be considered for awards at the 2025 Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids.

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.

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!

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.