Utah Filmmaker Showcase

Reflections on attitudes about racism in America and learning about “The Talk” as it’s understood in the African-American community.

360 is a mixed-media documentary that follows a young woman who resells vintage clothing and dedicates her spare time to skateboarding.

4DWN tells the unconventional and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone who walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture, tackling the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.

The film is built around a conversation between Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Ugandan-born snowboarder Brolin Mawejje. Their conversation tells a story about their unlikely career paths and diversity in the outdoor industry; building into Brolin’s own uncertainty about his goals to snowboard in the Olympics.

A musical journey with acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority today.

Jimmy and Everly just discovered that they’re pregnant and accidentally opened a portal to another planet, unleashing biologically engineered aliens upon the town of “Blue River.” It’s now up to these small town lovers to fight the invasion, or their home, planet and relationship will be annihilated.

When an unlikely duo discovers a pattern of illegal sterilizations in women’s prisons, they wage a near impossible battle against the Department of Corrections.

Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate, reflects with three close friends and his mentor, Larry Edwards, on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.

Casey is the story of two men bringing their lives together while haunted by the shadow of a former partner who went missing 5 years before.

Cameron tries to connect with their partner but something seems to get in the way: they need fire to achieve sexual satisfaction.

A mixed Korean man wanders Seoul trying to make sense of his place in the world in a film that considers cultural identities and navigates an in-between space of documentary and narrative.

Josh and Nicole learn to cope with the diagnosis of a rare disease that threatens their marriage.

Albeit Liminal is a Durational Dance Show featuring the choreography of Jon Kim, Melissa Younker, Nichele Woods, and Rae Luebbert.

When a young woman finds her new apartment flooded by fan mail addressed to the previous tenant, she embarks on a journey to track down the niche celebrity in order to convince him to change his mailing address.

Three trans siblings share about how money has impacted their lives and their gender-affirming care.

Delusions of Grandeur is an indie comedy series that follows the journey of two sisters, Taylor and Ellen Young, as they struggle to keep their head in the clouds and feet on the ground.

Delusions of Grandeur is an indie comedy series that follows the journey of Taylor and Ellen Young as they struggle to keep their head in the clouds and feet on the ground.

A music video for Salt Lake band Die Shiny’s song “Sacrament,” which explores the experience of self discovery against religious trauma.

Two best friends with no survival skills, find themselves in the middle of a mystical apocalypse, where the only thing that saves them is having a dream.

Musical short about a young Latina who dreams about becoming a Latin ballroom dancer.

A high school teen wears their own outfit for a school dance.

Margo Robbins, a Yurok grandmother and knowledge keeper, works to return cultural fire practices to Yurok territory to restore the land and the people.

As Andy navigates the vibrant tapestry of queer, non-monogamous dating, they experience a series of humorous and heartfelt encounters.

Two women ditch a celebration of life, steal a car (and the urn), and take to the mountains for one last adventure.

A pre-transitioned trans boy is transformed into a harpy and learns the importance of knowing one’s limits. He realizes that although he doesn’t have his ideal body, he can work with his body to create a life that’s worth living.

On a summer day, a hungry drifter on the Navajo reservation embarks on a comedic adventure to steal ceremonial sheep intestines.

An immigrant couple go into a greencard interview with a USCIS officer.

A comedic dance film about the joys of childlike play.

A Punjabi bride gets kidnapped by her best friends, only to have their car die in the middle of nowhere Utah.

You might not have heard of it, yet you’re likely to know someone who has it – endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and menstruators. Mandy’s not sure what’s behind her long-term “period issues.” It’s been 11 years and she’s desperate for answers.

After a mob attacks a Christian minority community in Pakistan, a person tries to explore the life of a Pakistani Muslim minority living in America.

Young activists use poetry to urge us to listen to the voices of the rising generation and the non-human world, hoping to renew our connection to the dying Great Salt Lake and the land that sustains us.

A young Hawaiian ventures into a dark and mysterious forest that forces him to confront his deepest fears.

A young adopted woman determined to find out more about her birth parents goes to a “memory clinic” in order to medically mine her earliest memories.

A young closeted trans teen struggles with her identity and coming out from a black and white world that actively suppresses it.

In a world obsessed with appearances and social validation, Pretendian challenges our perception of identity and raises important questions about cultural appropriation and the consequences of our actions. How far can one go before facing the repercussions of deceit? Can one truly find acceptance by pretending to be someone they’re not?

On May 14th, 2022, Trevor Bellaccomo was stabbed to death in Salt Lake City. His wife, Ally Goddard, was left to grieve Trevor’s death—and prepare to face the man who killed him.

The short film focusses on the definition of indigenous, identity with the land, and accountability.

Hailed as the “The Narrative of Being a Societal Menace”, Trans Punk explores the hateful rhetoric and hyperbole surrounding the “transgender issue.”

Discover three queens showcasing what it means to “show up” in the vibrant world of drag in Utah.

“Gender Healed World” is a heart-centered exploration into the possibilities of a society that fully embraces gender diversity. Following the personal journey of creator Lauren Sunshine, this film weaves insights from queer leaders, policy-makers, spiritual teachers, and artists into a collective mosaic… illuminating the path toward healing and reconciliation.

Felipe Lopez, an undocumented immigrant in the U.S., must choose between staying with his pregnant wife or risking permanent separation to visit his dying mother in Mexico.

Through a raw love letter to their children, two young parents reframe their experience of homelessness in WHAT YOU’LL REMEMBER—an achingly beautiful short portrait about home, family and security.

A famous musician flees to a cabin to escape an abusive relationship to find they haven’t truly escaped anything at all.