Students In Focus

Impact Movie Night
January 9, 2025
Want to better understand a social issue? Come enjoy dinner and a film hand picked by our Impact Fellows, coupled with an extensive resource page, occasional guest speakers (you may even get to talk to the director!), and thought provoking post-film discussion.

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.

Re-Imagining Native American Representation in the American Western
January 17-18, 2025
Join the AWC for a two-day film festival! On Friday evening, January 17th, we'll screen The Searchers, one of Hollywoods's most influentical Westerns, with an introduction and post-show Q&A led by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Glenn Frankel, author of The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend. On Saturday afternoon, January 18th, we'll screen the documentary Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian, followed by a public Q&A to discuss the ways that Native American representation in narratives about the American West has and hasn't changed. Both events are free and open to the public.

Queer Cinema Monthly
January 21, 2025
Queer Cinema Monthly is a series of film screenings held once a month. Each event highlights LGBTQ+ stories and connects to the heritage month being celebrated. These films promote education and awareness of queer cultures. After each screening, attendees discuss the film’s themes and messages, fostering understanding and building community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.