Utah Community Programming
Utah Community
Program
As a mission-driven nonprofit arts organization that’s rooted in Utah, the Sundance Institute hosts local events and programs year-round that aim to:
- Connect local audiences to the Sundance Film Festival
- Introduce local audiences to independent film and immersive media.
- Explore social issues and stories from around the globe.
- Unite audiences and cultures through the power of storytelling.
- Share the filmmaker’s journey with audiences and emerging filmmakers, including students.
August 1, 2024: Community Team Update
Hello!
Thank you to all of you who came to our July Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens program! We hope you had fun, we sure did!
Planning for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival is already in motion, and if we have any additional screenings or events throughout the Fall we’ll let you know here. In the meantime, please check out other community events happening with local arts organizations below in Local Happenings.
Thanks and have a great Aug!
2024 Sundance Film Festival Local Lens and Best of Fest Program
These screenings create a unique sense of community among locals during the Festival and allow many in the community to participate in our programming who may not otherwise have an opportunity to do so.
Here is what we showed for the 2024 Festival
Thelma
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 5 p.m.
Redstone Cinemas – 1, Park City
Plus on-line free access.
Luther: Never Too Much
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Rose Wagner Center, Salt Lake City
FRIDA
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
Redstone Cinemas – 2, Park City
All films will be presented with open caption.
Best of Fest Screenings
Thelma
Friday, January 26, 2024 | 4 p.m.
The Ray Theatre, Park City
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 4 p.m.
The Ray Theatre, Park City
Will & Harper
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Rose Wagner Center, Salt Lake City
Freaky Tales
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 9:30 p.m.
Rose Wagner Center, Salt Lake City
Love Me
Sunday, January 28, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Rose Wagner Center, Salt Lake City
All films will be presented with open caption.
How to Sign Up for In-Person Screenings:
- Click on the film title above or find the film page on festival.sundance.org
- Scroll down to the screening times
- Select the screening date/time that is marked as Local Lens OR Best of Fest
- Add the screening to your cart
- Go to checkout
- Enter your Utah address when prompted
- When confirmed, the price will reduce to $0
- Continue regular check out process
Contact customer support if you have any questions or difficulties.
Festival Screenings for Students
Inspiring the Next Generation of Storytellers within grades 9–12.
Here’s what some #sundancelocals have to say about past events.
Sundance Events for Local Filmmakers
Sundance Events for Local Filmmakers
Filmmaking Deep Dive: Honing Your Pitch with Industry Insights
Including an interactive speed pitching session, an industry best practices, and an AMA with Festival programmers. In-person, Salt Lake City, Fri. July 28, 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Explore Deadlines for Labs, Fellowships, Grants, Programs
Online Learning
Experiences for creators: registration and applications @ Sundance Collab
Local Happenings
Check out events led by our partners and film allies in Salt Lake and Summit County.
You can find more events at Nowplayingutah.com
Arts & Culture
Upcoming Community Events
HomeFilmMusic & Movie in the Park in Magna – Aug 2, Salt Lake County
Kimball Arts Festival– Aug 2-4, Park City
Utah Filmmaker Showcase: Local Short Film Collection – Aug 2, Salt Lake City
5th Annual Indian Food Fair 2024 – Glimpse Of India – Aug 3, Salt Lake City
The 12th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick Off Festival – Aug 3, Salt Lake County
Great Salt Lake Fringe, Through Aug 4, Salt Lake City
“This Time” Movie Supporting International LGBTQ Allyship Day – Aug 8, Salt Lake City
The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons, Aug 9-11, Salt Lake City
Utah Film Center: 2024 Summer Outdoor Film Series, Through Aug 9, Salt Lake City
West Side Culture Fest – Aug 9-10, Salt Lake City
Disney’s Newsies The Musical!, Through Aug 10, Sundance, UT
N8tive Hoop, Aug 16, Salt Lake City
Noches de Flamenco, Aug 16, Salt Lake City
Deer Valley Music Festival, Through Aug 20, Park City
Twilight Concert Series, Through Aug 21, Salt Lake City
U of U Farmers Market, Aug 22- Oct 3, Salt Lake CIty
Bluebird Cafe Concert Series 2024, Aug 24, Sundance, UT
Malialole Polynesian Arts – Aug 30, Salt Lake City
Downtown Farmers Market – Through October 19, 2024, Salt Lake City
Utah Queer Film Festival, Oct 25-27, Salt Lake City
Independent Film
Davey Foundation, Grants
Park City Film Series, Park City
Park City Institute, Park City
Park City Song Summit, Park City
Salt Lake Film Society Film Screenings, Salt Lake
Spyhop Productions, Salt Lake
Utah Documentary Association, Local resources
Utah Film Center Screenings and Events, Salt Lake
Utah Film Commission, Local resources
Utah Film Festival, Film classes and other activities for local filmmakers
Highlights from Summer 2024
Fun times had by all!