Students In Focus

Pitch Panel - Artist Foundary
March 22, 2025
This Pitch Panel will host local filmmakers and pitch experts who will illuminate best practices for effectively pitching your film in order to gain resources, funding, and support for your project. We will explore best practices, do’s and don’ts of pitching, and hear and see examples from these seasoned producers and directors.

Become a YouTube Star
March 25, 2025
Ever dream of having your own YouTube channel? In this class, you’ll learn how to create awesome videos for both long and short content, and explore the best ways of promoting yourself online. We’ll also dive into media literacy, giving you the tools to navigate the digital world like a pro. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to take their first steps toward becoming a YouTuber and promoting your work online!

Art Talk with Art Director and Chief Creative Officer of MRM
March 26, 2025
Youth-only event for ages 15-20. Where can your creative talents take you? Did you know Salt Lake City is home to creative ad agencies shaping the future of design and marketing? Join us at Spy Hop for an inspiring Art Talk with Tommy Costello (Art Director) and Melissa Ditson (Chief Creative Officer) from MRM and discover how all creative skills—writing, music, filmmaking, design, and beyond—can lead to a career in creative direction.

Black, Bold & Brilliant Film Screenings
February-March, 2025
The Black, Bold & Brilliant (BBB) series focuses on authentic and nuanced representation through film critique and discussions led by Black Utahns. Black, Bold & Brilliant is back with another season of films that will cinematically uplift, empower, and expand your horizons.

Set Production
April 7, 2025
Hello aspiring filmmaker! Ready to learn how to integrate your artistic expression into the world of film? Join Set Production to start your journey: spend four weeks learning the basics of crew roles, set protocol, film blocking, production design, editing, and more!

Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids
April 26, 2025
The 2025 festival theme is “Bringing Stories to Life,” celebrating the power of movies to tell incredible stories that children and families will remember for years to come. The films in the 2025 festival are all adapted from beloved picture, chapter, and comic books from around the world, many of which you can check out at your local library. The theme of storytelling will also come to life in our kid-centric film workshops and panels — through play and active discovery, participants gain a greater understanding of film techniques and technologies while building confidence and curiosity.

Through the Lens Film Screenings
Febuary - April 2025
Through the Lens is the flagship film program of Utah Film Center. Since launching in 2011, in partnership with KUER 90.1’s RadioWest, the series has presented film screenings and in-depth post-film discussions featuring fascinating documentaries, spectacular narratives, and special film events. This spring, Through the Lens examines the human experience through three unique perspectives.

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.