
Introducing Our New Artist Foundry Membership Tiers
Utah Film Center’s Artist Foundry is growing—and you’re invited to be part of it! We are grateful for all the continued support and participation as we’ve worked over the past
In the summer of 1979, disco had taken over the world. For the first time, Black, gay, and female artists were dominating the charts. But a backlash was brewing. In July, nearly 50,000 teenagers descended on Chicago’s Comiskey Park for “Disco Demolition Night,” where they destroyed records made by mostly Black artists. Many say that the birth of house music comes from this fateful evening.
Summer Outdoor Film Series, Utah Queer Film Festival
Fri, August 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm
In Person | Liberty Park
Ten years in the making, Maya and the Wave tells the story of Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowns – and is ridiculed by the male big wave surfers who dominate the sport. Three spine surgeries and five years later, she surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed.
Community Events Supported by Utah Film Center
Tue, August 5, 2025 at 8:30 pm
In Person | Alta Peruvian Lawn
The Apollo, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of Black excellence and empowerment.
Black, Bold & Brilliant, Summer Outdoor Film Series
Fri, August 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm
In Person | Liberty Park
The Goonies follows a group of adventurous kids from a coastal town who embark on a wild treasure hunt after finding a mysterious old map in a dusty attic. As they journey underground, they confront danger, outwit criminals, and discover the true meaning of friendship and bravery.
Community Events Supported by Utah Film Center
Fri, August 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm
In Person | The Alley at Woodbine, SLC
Celebrate the launch of the newly reimagined Artist Foundry! Tour the updated space, learn about the new membership options, mingle with fellow filmmakers, meet local film organizations, and celebrate this new chapter for the Artist Foundry!
Artist Foundry Mixer
Thu, September 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
In Person | Utah Film Center
SLC Punk! is a coming-of-age drama set in 1980s Salt Lake City, following Stevo, a rebellious punk rocker grappling with the contradictions of his anti-establishment ideals. As he and his friends navigate a conservative world, Stevo begins to question whether true rebellion means rejecting society—or growing beyond it
Community Events Supported by Utah Film Center
Fri, September 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm
In Person | The Alley at Woodbine, SLC
Utah Film Center’s Artist Foundry is growing—and you’re invited to be part of it! We are grateful for all the continued support and participation as we’ve worked over the past
We’re excited to announce that Cat Palmer will return as Festival Director for the 2025 Utah Queer Film Festival (formerly known as Damn These Heels), taking place October 24–26, 2025,
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