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231 film titles screened in 2018, including 106 international films from 27 different countries and 36 documentary films.
SLFS year-round programming is:
Co-presented with the Czech Consulate, this three-day spring program has hosted eight Czech filmmakers and more than 50 Czech films.
An annual collaboration with the Mexican Consulate celebrating the history, culture, and heritage of Mexico.
An annual collaboration that highlights acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from the Pacific Islander community. These films, touching on incredible stories of connection, traditions, resistance and much more, are curated and presented by Salt Lake Film Society, Utah Pacific Islands Knowledge 2 Action Resource and Utah Pacific Islands Film Series.
SLFS, University of Utah School of Dance and Department of Film & Media Arts co-presented the films of internationally renowned Belgian dance filmmaker and composer, Thierry De Mey, in 2018.
Patrons of all ages dress up and sing their hearts out to The Sound of Music, a family favorite.
This summer program from June thru August pits two films against one another each weekend to see what films are the champion of summer! Friday and Saturday nights at Broadway we present cult, indie, and summer cinema goodness. Screenings include a limited edition swag, merchandise, and surprise give-aways.
Every weekend in September and October is Halloween featuring horror favorites and Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow-cast.
The best in classic and contemporary theater productions from the British stage, artfully filmed, and co-presented with Tanner Humanities Center.
Bringing the best in media storytelling to the community four times a year.
Examples from 2018 include a visit by Jimmy Chin for the Oscar-winning Free Solo, and local film directors and subjects from Church & State, a documentary about the legalization of gay marriage in Utah.
MAST has a program mission to turn artists into artist-entrepreneurs.
Pillars of the project include; mentorship, short film production, animation focus, and filmmaker training labs. Currently SLFS has 14 alumni filmmakers and two filmmaker fellowships.
The program’s short film production Ninety-Five Senses was Oscar nominated for Animated Short Film in 2024. Current 2026 Slamdance Film Festival documentary competition film, Snowland is an alumni project.
MAST’S ANIMATED FILM NINETY-FIVE SENSES TO PREMIERE AT HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL IN LA’S CHINESE THEATER
Our passion project, this initiative cultivates cinephiles and tomorrow’s filmmakers. It educates artists and filmmakers so that they can contribute to Utah’s creative economy.
By offering contests, labs, mentorship, networking, and production assistance, MAST supports local filmmakers while building Utah into a “content creation” hub. The 2019 program has awarded $20,000 to contest winners and $100,000 in fellowship funds. MAST is a forward-thinking, content development program that harnesses the power of tech-enabled and animation storytelling. Current fellows are working on a range of topics, including displaced workers, traditional stories of Mexico, and restoring sight to the blind.
An educational experience that teaches students about the history of cinema through a behind-the-scenes look at a theater.
· SLFS Archives: In addition to the public library of titles, these collections include a massive motion picture poster collection, historic press-kits for films, and historic projector collection with silent film projectors and modern projectors.