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LIGHTs, Camera, Carbon County!

Footloose, Thelma and Louise, Galaxy Quest, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Forest Gump all have one thing in common, they were are shot in Utah!

Now you can join the ranks as we celebrate 100 years of filmmaking with the Utah Film Commission.

We are proud to launch the first annual Carbon Shortcuts Project. But what is that? It’s a Utah based filmmaking contest open to all levels of creatives. So whether you are a youtuber, hobbyist, professional or never even pressed record on your phone, this project is for you!

So dust off your cameras and mics, get your crew together and head on out to make that film you’ve been dreaming of.

Just remember to hit record!

What is it? - A short filmmaking fest to celebrate 100 years of Film in Utah. Featuring 10 local 10 minute films.

Where is it? - The Rio Theater 210 S. Main Street in Historic Helper Utah during The Helper Arts Fest August 2024. Film Showcase & Judging: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 7pm, Film Award Show: Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 4pm

How to get involved? - Register before June 21st for free. Get your random Utah Film genre (Scifi, Western, Hallmark, Adventure, Horror). Element to include - Historical fact about Utah chosen by you. Bonus if it is a fact about a Utah centric film. Utah specific prop to include - We will provide a Utah specific prop to include. Time limit - Under 10 minutes with minimum 60 secs for credits with bonus points if you hit 10 mins exactly. Films due - Aug 5th 2024 11:59pm.

  • Register your team

    Get your genre and element to include

    Make your film

    Send a file sharing link to info@filmulate.com

    Watch it in the cinema

  • Yes this fest does rule!

    Full fest rules here - https://filmulate.com/rules

    Registration open - June 21st

    Films due - Aug 5th

    Submission - Send direct file share link to info@filmulate.com no privacy or password or share

    Screening - Aug 13th

    Where? - Helper

    Arts Fest

    Runtime - Max 10 mins including 60 secs credits

    Bonus - Include a Utah historical fact - extra bonus if film related

    Email - info@filmulate.com

SEE YOU IN THE MOVIES

  • Register your team

  • Get your genre and element to include

  • Make your film

  • Send a file sharing link to info@filmulate.com

  • Watch it in the cinema