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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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Metro

'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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Metro

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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Metro

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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Campus

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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Metro

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 Mabel 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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Movies & Television

Utah's growing film industry brings economic benefits to the state

By Ethan Porter
May 17, 2023 12:00 AM
From 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' to 'Indiana Jones' and 'Yellowstone,' Utah has been home to many popular films and TV shows due to its unique locations and beautiful backdrops.
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Special Projects

BYU grad's Sundance short film brings awareness to immigration process

By Marissa Lundeen
January 30, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU grad Luis Puente's new short film 'I Have No Tears, and I Must Cry,' which premiered last week at the Sundance Film Festival, helps audiences better understand the emotional toll the United States immigration process has on hopeful citizens.
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Art

BYU students discuss new release of 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'

By Wanzhe Li
January 26, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU students shared their insights about the latest release of the new movie 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' regarding its imaginative characters, storyline and animation styles.
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Movies & Television

BYU professor's short film chosen for local film festival

By Annika Ohran
January 23, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU adjunct professor and filmmaker Douglas Cunningham finished directing his second short film, “Highway,” and is preparing for its first showing on January 27 and subsequent screening at Zions Indie Film Fest in March.
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Art

2023 Sundance Film Festival tickets for sale now

By Anna Hair
January 13, 2023 12:00 AM
The 44th Sundance Film Festival will run from Jan. 19-29 in Park City, Utah, featuring films, documentaries and more.
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Movies & Television

Man with Down syndrome works with brother to fulfill lifelong dream of becoming a movie star

By James Hoopes
January 11, 2023 12:00 AM
Brothers David and Luke Johnson were on a family trip in Hawaii when David met the girl of his dreams. He even got her phone number. But on the journey home, he lost it. David kept a photo of that mysterious girl on his dresser for years.
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Movies & Television

BYU professors discuss impact of remakes, sequels on pop culture

By Julia Orellana Funes
December 09, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU professors with expertise in pop culture, humanities and media arts weighed in on the impact of remakes and sequels in film and TV.
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Life

Film students empower women with the FEMME project

By Payton Pingree
August 01, 2022 04:30 PM
A cast and crew of female students at Utah Valley University are producing a new film for the Females Empowered or FEMME project.
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