Utah Community Programming
Utah Community
Program

As a mission-driven nonprofit arts organization that’s rooted in Utah, the Sundance Institute hosts local events and programs year-round that aim to:
- Connect local audiences to the Sundance Film Festival
- Introduce local audiences to independent film and immersive media.
- Explore social issues and stories from around the globe.
- Unite audiences and cultures through the power of storytelling.
- Share the filmmaker’s journey with audiences and emerging filmmakers, including students.
June 8, 2023: Community Team Update
It’s summertime, and our summer screenings are coming up!
On Tuesday, June 13, we’re hosting a free screening of Going Varsity in Mariachi (Festival ‘23) at City Park in Park City as part of the Latino Arts Festival.
On Saturday, June 24, 5:30 p.m. see films from Festival alumni at the Sundance Film Festival Showcase organized by Davey Fest 2023. The program includes the 2023 Sundance Film Festival short film Have No Tears, and I Must Cry by local filmmaker Luis Fernando Puente.
Our Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens Screening Series will be July 26–29. We’ll be offering several free indoor and outdoor screenings in Salt Lake, West Valley, Park City, and Oakley, Utah. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
For more arts events happening this summer, check out the community events section.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Connect With Us Year-Round
We have activities year-round for Utah Locals, including special events at the Sundance Film Festival. From our free Local Lens screening program to events for local filmmakers, make sure to explore our featured events.
Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens
We will be hosting a series of screenings July 26–29 featuring favorites from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Stay tuned for more program information and add the event to your calendar today.
Sundance Film Festival
Gain access to the Festival through free screenings, special events, and discounts on ticket passes and packages.
Festival Screenings for Students
Inspiring the Next Generation of Storytellers within grades 9–12.
Here’s what some #sundancelocals have to say about past events.
Upcoming Events
Sundance Events for Local Filmmakers
Free during the live virtual session only. Friday November 18, 11am – 2pm MST Sundance Co//ab
Writer’s Café
Every Monday and Friday
FREE on Sundance Collab
Explore Deadlines for Labs, Fellowships, Grants, Programs
Online Learning
Experiences for creators: registration and applications @ Sundance Collab
Local Happenings
Check out some events led by our partners and film allies in Salt Lake and Summit County.
You can find more events at Nowplayingutah.com

Arts & Culture
June 2023
Latino Arts Festival, June 16-18, Park City
Salt Lake Juneteenth 2023, June 19, Salt Lake
Utah Arts Festival, June 23-25, Salt Lake
Twilight Concert Series, June-Aug, Salt Lake
July 2023
Great Salt Lake Fringe, July, Salt Lake
August 2023
Kimball Arts Festival, Aug 4-6, Park City

Independent Film
Park City Film Series, Park City
Salt Lake Film Society Film Screenings, Salt Lake
Davey Fest 2023, June 22-25, Salt Lake
Utah Film Center’s Summer Film Series at Liberty Park, June-Aug Salt Lake
Highlights
Fun times had by all throughout the years!