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Women behind the cameras spotlighted at BYU student film showcase

By Kristin Bateman
October 08, 2026 12:46 PM
The BYU film program hosted its annual Final Cut Student Film Showcase from Oct. 1-3 in the new BYU Arts Building Cinema Theatre. The showcase featured 10 projects created by advanced film students, four of which were directed by women in the program.
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Inside the Orem Film Festival: Why independent film matters

Patsy Buyack
By Patsy Buyack
October 06, 2026 11:34 AM
The Orem Film Festival got its start last year after movie lover Trevor Allen decided he wanted to bring the Utah community together through this creative outlet.
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Indie film produced by several BYU alumni scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Tucker Back
September 16, 2026 09:24 AM
“Edie Arnold Is a Loser," a self-financed indie film, has a cast and crew made up of several BYU alumni and directors who worked on Studio C.
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The rising trend of film photography

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
March 30, 2026 10:51 AM
Much like other retro trends, film photography has quickly gained popularity with Generation Z and younger audiences.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Motion Picture Studio brings movie magic to life

By Christian Salazar
February 02, 2026 11:45 AM
Tucked away in the woods near the Provo River is where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints studio, formerly known as BYU Motion Picture Studio, brings movie magic to life.
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Campus

Visiting researcher explores society through film sound

Andreina Smith
By Andreina Smith
January 23, 2026 12:43 PM
On Thursday, Jan. 15, a College of Humanities colloquium at BYU invited students and faculty to listen more closely to film.
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A behind-the-scenes look into the BYU Film School equipment

By Moses Huish
May 16, 2025 04:21 PM
BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications students make films using BYU-provided equipment including cameras, lights, filters and more.
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Sundance Film Festival’s relocation to Boulder is met with disappointment among many Utahns, excitement among others

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
May 08, 2025 07:00 AM
The Sundance Film Festival is heading to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. While festival organizers and Colorado officials are celebrating the move, it’s leaving many Utah leaders and artists disappointed.
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U.K. film ‘Brides’ premieres at Sundance, creative team reflects on filmmaking process

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
February 13, 2025 03:17 PM
The Sundance Film Festival premiered “Brides,” a film from the U.K., in the 2025 festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The team behind the film reminisced on their journey and its message.
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'Magic Farm' premieres at Sundance

By Megan Sibley
February 12, 2025 03:28 PM
Director Amalia Ulman premiered her second Sundance film, "Magic Farm," at the 2025 festival.
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Sundance Film Festival programmer discusses 2025 lineup

Lily Cook
By Lily Cook
January 23, 2025 12:01 PM
Sundance Film Festival programmer Basil Tsiokos discussed the upcoming lineup for the Utah-based festival and the process of its selection.
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Campus

Student Film Association’s Spooktacular Festival brings Halloween thrills to BYU

Josie Jeanell Outen
By Josie Jeanell Outen
November 05, 2024 09:53 AM
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the night before Halloween, the Student Film Association held its annual Spooktacular Film Festival at the West Campus Building, showcasing students' scary short films.
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Dark Cinema film festival debuts in Tooele

Abi Falin Horspool
By Abi Falin Horspool
October 21, 2024 11:51 AM
Local and global filmmakers alike showcased films at the first Dark Cinema film festival in Tooele, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Campus

BYU makeup design class teaches students to tell stories through cosmetics

Lily Cook
By Lily Cook
October 17, 2024 01:04 PM
BYU professor and special effects artist Jennine Hollingshaus teaches students how makeup goes beyond products, transforming faces to communicate and tell powerful stories.
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BYU International Cinema co-director prepares to leave program, reflects on its impact

By Christian Salazar
October 10, 2024 12:16 PM
Marc Olivier is completing his last year as co-director for BYU International Cinema after four years with the program.
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The FIND Lab promotes film, photography education in Provo

Emily May
By Emily May
August 05, 2024 11:32 AM
Downtown Provo recently welcomed a new store for visitors to develop their film and photography skills.
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Art

Was 'Barbie' snubbed? BYU students weigh in

By Elizabeth Williams
January 30, 2024 12:00 AM
The Academy announced nominations for the Oscars’ 96th year, and the results of 'Barbie' have gotten BYU students talking.
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Movies & Television

Utah found to be 13th deadliest state in U.S., according to horror movies

By Ivette Galvez Laparra
November 10, 2023 12:00 AM
For some students, Halloween is not complete without horror films. A number of these films were made in Utah, which ranks as the thirteenth deadliest state in the U.S., according to a horror film analysis by CableTV.
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