Students In Focus
Latest Episode
A Look Behind the Lens
Premiered: Feburary 8, 2025
Join host Katie Neal for another exciting episode of Students in Focus! This week, we spotlight the talented Film Apprentices from Spy Hop Productions and their incredible work with the Wake the Great Salt Lake project. We also hear valuable industry insights from Jenna Rasmussen, Production Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Events & Opportunities Bulletin Board

Production design workshop with Meg Cabell
March 5, 2025
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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.

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.

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.