Utah Film Commission

06/05/2026

Today, the Utah Board of Tourism Development approved five new productions for film incentives in Utah generating an estimated economic impact of $9.2 million, creating over 400 new jobs, and filming in 5 counties across the state.

Read more at the link below ⬇️
https://film.utah.gov/press/06-05-2026/

06/04/2026

Check out the premiere screenings from the Salt Lake City 48 Hour Film Project this Sunday, June 7 at the Historic Murray Theater!

Get tickets at the link below ⬇️
https://www.48hourfilm.com/saltlakecity

05/28/2026

Calling all Utah filmmakers to be part of the first annual Spy Hop Backyard Film Bash!

Create and submit your 7-minute short film by August 14 and join the Bash in Salt Lake City on September 19 for the premiere of 12 short films and a showcase of media arts.

Learn more at the link below ⬇️
https://filmfreeway.com/BackyardFilmBashShortFilmCompetition

05/27/2026

The 20th Annual Red Rock Film Festival is still accepting films for the upcoming festival this September in Cedar City. New Extended Deadline is May 31.

Submit your film today at https://filmfreeway.com/RedRockFilmFestival

05/26/2026

Don't miss the filmed-in-Utah cult film, TROLL 2 this Thursday, May 28th hosted by Salt Lake Film Society. Is it the best worst movie?!?! You decide 🧌

Get tickets at the link below 🎟️
https://slfstix.org/broadway/now-playing/troll-2-1990-summer-showdown-2026

05/24/2026

35 years ago today, audiences watched as THELMA & LOUISE set off on their unforgettable road trip 🚙🏜️

Directed by Ridley Scott, the film shot in and around Moab, Utah utilizing the area's striking red rock vistas. The release of "Thelma & Louise" in 1991 shook up Hollywood and reimagined genres. Now you can experience a true front row seat on the and take in the backdrop of Fossil Point that was used in the film's iconic ending.

📸: Andrea David / Filmtourismus.de
Film stills from THELMA & LOUISE (1991) / Metro-Goldwyn Mayer

📸: Utah Film Trail marker at Dead Horse Point State Park
Explore more at utahfilmtrail.com

Discover Moab

05/20/2026

Join the Utah Film Center's Artist Foundry on May 29 at the Salt Lake City Public Library for the 2026 Pitch Competition. Watch local filmmakers as they take the stage to pitch their projects to a panel of industry experts. There will also be an open-mic session where anyone can deliver a quick elevator pitch.

RSVP for FREE at the link below.

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Artist Foundry Pitch Competition! On May 29th, a selected group of filmmakers will take the stage to pitch their projects to a panel of industry professionals—and get real-time feedback in front of a live audience. Top pitches will take home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pri...

05/19/2026

The team is back! Season 7 of THE SECRET OF SKINWALKER RANCH returns today, May 19.

Filmed in and around Uintah County at Skinwalker-Ranch in Utah, follow the team as they push the limits to confront the unknown at any cost. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on the HISTORY Channel.

🎥: The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch / HISTORY Channel

Visit Dinosaurland

05/18/2026

There are still spots open for the Salt Lake City 48 Hour Film Project 📹 Do you have a team yet? Learn more at https://www.48hourfilm.com/saltlakecity

05/15/2026

Don't miss Watch This! presented by Spy Hop — a FREE community film screening on Thursday, May 21 at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City.

Watch original short films from some of Spy Hop's most seasoned filmmaking students and join the Q&A to learn what it means to be a blossoming creative in today's world.

Learn more at https://spyhop.org/event/watch-this/