Filmmakers

Between 50 – 70 films will be screened with non-cash awards awarded by a Grand Jury, the Utah Arts Festival, and by an audience vote. Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to submit to one or more of our 11 categories. Films selected will receive a laurel for promotional purposes.

About the Show

The 50th annual Utah Arts Festival is scheduled for June 18-21, 2026, at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Each summer the Utah Arts Festival transforms downtown Salt Lake City, attracting 35,000+ attendees and generating over one million in art sales. Being one of the only remaining multi-disciplinary events in the nation, we strive to combine high quality artistic presentations bringing together the best local, regional and national talent across all programs. We proudly present four days of award-winning, fine arts in the artist marketplace, music performances, dance, literary and street theater performances along various stages throughout the grounds, as well as an internationally recognized short film program, urban arts program, a children’s art yard filled with free make-and-take projects, demonstrating artists, workshops and a wide variety of culinary and beverage options.

Selection Process

The Utah Arts Festival is working to ensure we balance tradition and innovation. The number of consecutive years an artist has participated in the Utah Arts Festival will be taken into consideration as part of the final selection process. The Utah Arts Festival reserves the right to “rest” an artist for one year after three consecutive years of participation.

Deadlines & Dates

• Opening Date: November 4, 2024 
• Early Deadline: December 1, 2025
• Regular Deadline: February 2, 2026
• Almost Late Deadline: March 2, 2026
• Last Chance Deadline: March 23, 2026
• Notification Date: April 13, 2026
• Fear No Film at the Utah Arts Festival: June 18 – 21, 2025

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