LDS Film Festival

04/07/2023

Fireworks, freedom, and the red, white, and blue! Celebrating Independence Day with pride and patriotism. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆🎇

27/06/2023

If you were cast as the protagonist in the very first movie you recall watching on the big screen, which film would you be headlining?
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22/06/2023

Yeehaw! 🤠

The original Studio C cast is back and better than ever as JK Studios, and ready to take you on a hilarious journey in the upcoming movie Go West!!

Join them as they rope together the funniest Wild West comedy you've ever seen!

Go West premieres exclusively in theaters on July 19th.

Don't miss out on the laughs - presale starts June 30th!

Can't wait? Get a sneak peek of the adventure in the newly released trailer:

https://youtu.be/vSUMIntrZII?

06/05/2023

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04/05/2023

Get your calendars out because Zions Indie Film Fest is back and better than ever! 🎉🥳

Join us from February 26th - March 2nd 2024, at the SCERA Center in Orem, UT for a 6-day festival packed with film blocks, workshops, performances, and more. 🤩

Submissions open on June 1st, so get ready to showcase your Indie Film masterpiece!

Follow us on social media for all the latest updates and announcements!

17/03/2023

Christ Over Career is putting Him and keeping Him at the helm of every decision 🙏🏽

Join us at 5pm in the upstairs room of the Scera for an enlightening conversation with BJ and Cameron Arnett

17/03/2023

Will Latter-day Saints ever have a Hollywood presence like Jewish or Catholic filmmakers?

Join us at 4pm in the Scera upstairs room for a discussion with writer and director, Barrett Burgin!

17/03/2023

We’re discussing how music plays a major emotional and thematic role in film and how we accomplish that as film composers! 🙌🏽

3pm in the Scera upstairs room

17/03/2023

Join us and the Utah Film Commission and MPAU combine to inform us on current issues facing the Utah Film Industry, legislative update and the enormous success of the recently added rural incentive.

Upstairs Scera room at 1pm

17/03/2023

Producers from Kaleidoscope Pictures will be talking about how principle of storytelling guide their body of work.

Upstairs Scera room at 12pm

17/03/2023

Join us for an enlightening and entertaining conversation with Dan Farr the founder/owner of FanX!!

We will be go behind the scenes and talk about the origins of FanX, the early struggles of naming rights and the hugely successful conventions that it has become right here in Utah.

Upstairs Scera room at 11am

17/03/2023

Join us today for a discussion about the creative journey for film music between the composer, director, songwriter and sound design!

Upstairs Scera room at 10am

11/03/2023

Stephen Meek and Jeremy Warner join ABC4 "Good Things Utah" in-studio talking about their upcoming GO WEST Fan Film Event
happening at ZIFF23.

Meet the full cast of JK Studios, watch the trailer, see a couple clips from the upcoming film, Q&A, and photos! A must attend event.

Friday, March 17th
4:50 PM
SCERA Center (Orem, UT)
Get your tickets at
https://bit.ly/GoWestTicket

Looking forward to a stellar festival week. Visit the full festival schedule and join us for a 4-day epic festival experience.

https://www.abc4.com/video/gtu1-zions-indie-film-festival/8461777/

08/03/2023

The Picture’s Up Conversation, Panels and Workshop series on March 17-18 is packed with presenters that will be sharing their experiences and vast knowledge with all of those in attendance. Topics will include film music, Collaboration, career paths in film and tv, fundraising, successful auditioning and Christ Over Career.

These industry veterans and leaders come from a variety of industry sectors with many different and diverse backgrounds.

Please join us in Room 201 Sponsored by Kaleidescope Pictures beginning at 10 am Friday March 17 and concluding at 5 pm on Saturday March 18.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors that support the Zions Indie Film Fest throughout the year, through your generous support we will continue to grow and expand the festival in the coming years.

Link to view Picture’s Up schedule below 👇

www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/schedule/pictures-up-schedule

04/03/2023

is just 11 days away!!�
Join us March 15-18th for a packed 4-day festival as we Gather, Celebrate, and Connect with storytelling that will uplift, entertain, and inspire you.

Select from 8 incredible screenings in the FEATURE FILM category. Stay after each film for a special Q&A with filmmakers and cast. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite movie. Audience Choice Awards are up to you! Films in competition include:

The Carpenter�Alta Valley�Even in Dreams
You and What Army�The Last Page�Curse of Crom�Devils Man
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Check out the amazing talent - tickets and badges are available at
www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/tickets

04/03/2023

The Documentary Feature Film category at ZIFF continues to grow each year. We are excited to showcase the talents, true stories, and perspectives from 5 films. Cinema made for the big screen with stories that are informative, enlightening, and motivational.

Showing March 16th and 17th don’t miss seeing these amazing films:

Breaking into Beautiful
WILD BEAUTY Mustang Spirit of the West
Slow But Sure: The Story of the Tuaikaepau
Long Way From Nowhere
Steward Udall and the Politics of Beauty

Tickets available at: www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/tickets

04/03/2023

We invite you to celebrate with us the 10th Anniversary screening and special Q&A with the director and a few actors from
THE SARATOV APPROACH.

Join us on Saturday, March 18th at 4:35 pm for this special reunion of a film that captivated audiences and told a true story of two young Mormon missionaries held captive for a week in a remote part of Russia.

Written and directed by Garrett Batty starring Maclain Nelson, Corbin Allred, and Nikita Bogolyubov. This riveting drama is a must see again on the big screen.

Saturday, March 18th
4:35 PM
SCERA Center
745 South State Street
Orem, UTAH

Link for the tickets:
www.bit.ly/SaratovApproach

02/03/2023

Festival owners and co-directors, Marshall & Michelle Moore join host Jenny Hardman in-studio on FOX 13 “The Place”

Check out the interview as their share announcements about opening night and what to expect at

We are excited to see everyone at Opening Night … in 2 weeks! Tickets still available.

Click here to watch.

https://www.fox13now.com/the-place/zions-indie-film-fest-is-bigger-and-better-than-ever-before

01/03/2023

Get ready to be ENTERTAINED!!!

Purdie Distribution, Brothers’ Ink Productions, and JK Studios are set to share behind the scenes and exclusive first looks of their feature film, “GO WEST”. Mark your calendar and get your tickets before they are sold-out!

Friday, March 17th, 2023 4:50pm
https://bit.ly/GoWestTicket

JK Studios (original Studio C cast) will be at the festival … meet with all 10 cast members!!

Mallory Everton, Whitney Call, Matthew Meese, Jason Gray, Stacey Harkey,
Adam Berg, James Perry, Natalie Madsen, Stephen Meek, and Jeremy Warner.

“GO WEST” releases in US Theaters July 2023 but you can see parts of the film at

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ItuSnDEDEok

23/02/2023

The Opening Night reception and film at ZIFF23 is only three weeks away. We have programmed over 85 films, two full days of workshop/panel series, red carpet premieres, and so much more. There’s something for everyone during the 4-day festival.

As promised … we have another exciting announcement!

Actors Jon Voight and Quinton Aaron, along with writer/director James Haven will be participating in the film festival. Court of Conscience starting Jon Voight and Anton Yelchin written/directed by James Haven is a short film in competition. You can see the film on Saturday, March 18th at 12:30 PM in the “Navigating Life” short film block. Q&A to follow.

James Haven, Quinton Aaron, and screenwriter Jenni James join forces in a must attend presentation at the “Picture’s Up” series titled, Collaboration with Purpose. A trifecta of industry experience and knowledge. Join them on Saturday, March 18th at 3:00 PM “

More announcements still coming. We encourage everyone interested in attending to grab your all-festival pass while they are still available.

22/02/2023

Are you ready for a week of announcements?

First up we are excited to share that CAMERON ARNETT and his wife BJ ARNETT are confirmed speakers at ZIFF23. The list of their accomplishments in film and television are immense. (honestly, check out their IMDb)

Haitian born Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor, author, speaker, and director. He carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late 80's and 90's and continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry. Some of the films he has had a role in are: Overcomer, I Still Believe, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Running the Bases, and Saved by Grace.

Mrs. BJ Arnett is no stranger to the film and entertainment industry. Former NBC 11 Alive Entertainment / lifestyle reporter and Noonday Anchor. She is currently the host and co-producer of the award-winning BJA Today, Camy Arnett Production Studios, and host of TV 57's "This Day with BJ Arnett".

There will be multiple opportunities to hear the Arnett's speak at the festival and learn from their vast industry experience. Their CHRIST OVER CAREER presentation on Friday, March 17th (link for tickets: https://bit.ly/ChristOverCareer) will be amazing!

Also, learn more about ZIFF Co-Director, Michelle Moore, and Arnett's first face-to-face introduction in Orlando (Nov. 2022). Film has the ability to forge new friendships, connect like minded individuals, and strengthen us at our core.

We are pleased to share this amazing opportunity at Zions Indie Film Fest!

18/02/2023

Mark your calendar and get your tickets before they are sold-out!

Zions Indie Film Fest is pleased to present HIS ONLY SON as the Opening Night featured movie Wednesday, March 15th at 7:00pm.

Film description:
After being asked by God to sacrifice his only son, Abraham's faith is tested as he journeys to the mountain of Moriah to make an unthinkable sacrifice.

Distributed by Angel Studios, don't miss the opportunity to see His Only Son at

Link for tickets: https://bit.ly/HisOnlySonTicket

Link for trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo2V5CQMuJw

18/02/2023

Join us at Zions Indie Film Fest and screen the 2023 official selection in the Music Video Competition.
Wednesday, March 15th 7:30PM

A stellar lineup of talented artists. Videos Include: Ain't Nobody Sees Them, Crashing, Cultures, Danny Boy and Molly, He Won't Give Up on You, Help is On the Way, LA LA Love, Lead the Way, Let Him, Maybe This Time, Peace, Be Still, Time is on Me, Turn it to Jesus, Waiting, We Three Kings, Zion

Also don't miss the Q&A after the music video block.

Link for tickets www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/tickets

15/02/2023

This year Zions Indie Film Fest is introducing a new design in their workshop/panel gatherings. "PICTURE'S UP" is about learning from industry leaders the "ins" and "outs" and the "how to" in filmmaking and collaboration surrounding today’s film industry.

There are a couple of ways to participate in "PICTURE'S UP".

* Select a full 2-day Pass that includes everything for only $40

* Select a Fri or Sat Pass for only $20

* Select an individual ticket ($10) that covers a topic you're most interested in.

Don't miss the three gatherings that are offered at no cost - Presented by official festival sponsors (Angel Studios, Utah Film Commission, and Kaleidoscope Pictures)

We hope you will join us and include some of the "PICTURE'S UP" programming as part of your festival experience. You will enjoy the powerful conversations from leading industry professionals. Get ready as they pull back the curtain and share their knowledge, experience, and inspiration that has shaped their professional careers and personal lives.

Tickets on sale now at www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/pictures-up

17/01/2023

17/01/2023

Celebrate Zions Indie Film Festival with us!

March 15-18

We loved talking to Rebecca Cressman about the upcoming festival. Join Marshall and Michelle Moore owners and Co-Directors, as they reveal more about the exciting events like:
Workshops
Official Film Selection
Networking Opportunities
Award Show
… and so much more at the SCERA !!

All-Fest passes available online at Zionsindiefilmfest.com

🎟️ Individual movie tickets coming soon!

Link for podcast below

https://fm100.com/podcasts/utah-to-celebrate-zions-indie-film-festival/?fbclid=PAAaa61xGnbbwZWwpIDGEK1sPruseVnpp5PJ-gNs1_Sg5pEIp-kEBCwFUQj-M

15/12/2022

Volunteers make the Zions Indie Film Fest possible. We rely on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers for a successful film festival season. We are looking for hard-working, fun-loving, helpful individuals who are committed to creating an extraordinary event for our community!

Fill out the form on https://www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/support/volunteer
to become a volunteer for the 2023 Festival.

10/12/2022

Hey Friends,

Can you believe the 2023 Zions Indie Film Fest will be upon us in three months? Our festival team is in full swing putting together a stellar event for everyone. As a reminder the All-Fest Pass is on sale now and as a bonus the first 10 orders will receive a free Swag bag of ZIFF merchandise ($50 value).

If you haven't already, mark your calendars for March 15-18, 2023 to join us in Zions Indie Film Fest!
Click the link to order your All-Fest pass.

https://www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/tickets/p/2023-all-fest-pass

09/12/2022

Hey friends!

Did you see Zions Indie Film Fest giveaway announcement?

Make sure you follow our new page to stay connected on upcoming events, submission dates, festival information and more!

Giveaway!! ✨✨

We are excited to announce that the All-Fest Pass for the Zions Indie Film Fest will be available starting the 9th of December. To begin the festivities for the festival we will be doing a giveaway! The first 10 people that order their All-Fest Pass will receive a festival shirt, a festival beanie, and stickers! ($50 value)
Mark you calendar for Friday !

Zions Indie Film Fest
March 15-18 2023

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17/11/2022

Kickstart your Holiday Entertainment and join us for the 2nd Annual CHRISTMAS ON THE SILVER SCREEN at the SCERA on Saturday, November 19th from 10am-10pm. Meet with filmmakers and movie enthusiast. Movie lineup includes:

The Christmas Dragon: Arrowstorm Entertainment
The Santa Box: Spanky Ward, Shawn Stevens
Miracle Maker: Jasen Wade, Sally Meyer
The Last Straw: Rob Diamond
Christmas Jars: Jason F. Wright

We will have plenty of photo opportunities with SANTA CLAUSE, hot apple cider, and new ZIONS Indie Film Festival merch.

Look forward to see you in a couple days!
Tickets at www.zionsindiefilmfest.com/css

16/08/2022

The dates are officially locked in for ZIFF23' - Mark your calendar and submit your films. The Early-Bird registration is up for each category. (see post)

Welcome to our first official announcements regarding Zions Indie Film Fest 2023 dates! We are very excited to be back at the SCERA for ZIFF23' -- our fast growing and ever expanding festival is now open for submissions.

If you're a filmmaker, check out the FilmFreeway link to submit your project and receive the Early-bird pricing.
https://filmfreeway.com/ZionsIndieFilmFest

If you're an industry leader and interested in being part of our workshop presentations this year, please email:
[email protected]

Volunteer applications will open next month along with all-fest ticket information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ... March 15-18, 2023

23/06/2022

St. George film fans! Tomorrow don’t miss a rare chance to hear master film distributor Brandon Purdie in a panel discussion held as part of the Desertscape International Film Festival. Details of June 24th and all 50 international films and panels, etc at https://www.fmasu.com/desertscape .

09/05/2022

Remembering Heaven comes to Theaters in Utah on May 4, 2022. I never imagined in a million years that someday in my retirement years I would help create a film on what has become the key to understanding who I am and where I came from. That key information would become part of my life’s

06/05/2022

Tonight! See Remembering Heaven— a gorgeous place to ascend to and to have descended from. Trailer and tickets at http://www.rememberingheavenmovie.com/

04/05/2022

Premiere tonight at Jordan Commons! https://www.megaplextheatres.com/film/HO00002093/remembering-heaven-red-carpet-premiere