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LIGHTs, Camera, Carbon County!

We’re back for the 2nd year!

Providing more opportunities for local filmmakers to flex their creative muscles and see their films on the big screen!

We are proud to be welcomed back to the Helper Arts Festival for the 2nd annual Carbon Shortcuts Project. But what is CSP? 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. Fill in the form below to register for free!

Just remember to hit record!

Watch the best of and winners form last year right here!

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 2025. Film Showcase & Judging: Friday, August 15, 2025 - 7pm, Encore Screening Aug 16, 2025 Noon, Film Award Show: Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 6pm

How to get involved? - Register before June 20th for free. At noon the random genres and elements will be emailed and posted on the social pages. Each team will receive 1 genre. They may choose to change to Wildcard Genre but must stick with the Wildcard. Get your random genre (Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Scifi, Thriller, Romance, Fantasy.). Element to include - art supplies and an act of helping. Time limit - Under 10 minutes with maximum 60 secs for credits. Bonus points if you hit 10 mins exactly. Films due - Aug 6th 2025 11:59pm by digital upload. Email non password protected link to info@filmulate.com. You must include the waiver and title cards or you won't be judged.

All info here https://filmulate.com/rules

  • Fill out the form below to 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. You must include the waiver and title cards or you won't be judged. All info here https://filmulate.com/rules

    Screening - Aug 16th & 17th

    Where? - Helper

    Arts Fest

    Runtime - Max10 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

  • Fill out the form to 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