Film and Media Arts Building

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of a movie? Here at the Film and Media Arts Building, tucked away on South 1530 East in Salt Lake City, you get a glimpse into that world. The Film and Media Arts Building isn’t just bricks and mortar. It’s a hub of creativity, a testament to Utah’s long and rich cinematic history. This building represents a key part of the Utah Film Center’s vision for the future, a place where filmmaking thrives as a fine art. While the Utah Film Center’s roots lie in humble beginnings, screening films at Library Square, their impact has grown tremendously over the past two decades. They’ve blossomed into a statewide organization, championing film exhibition, media arts education, and unwavering artist support. From launching the DAMN THESE HEELS LGBTQ Film Festival in 2003 to establishing the FISCAL SPONSORSHIP program in 2008, the Film and Media Arts Building stands as a symbol of this growth. The FISCAL SPONSORSHIP program itself has been instrumental in supporting hundreds of filmmakers, contributing to the success of award-winning documentaries like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and “Citizen Ashe”. In 2011, they launched the Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids, nurturing the next generation of film enthusiasts. And let’s not forget their media arts education program, launched in 2014, which brings the magic of film into Utah classrooms. The Film and Media Arts Building, then, isn’t just a building. It represents a community. It symbolizes the culmination of years of dedication and hard work. It is a testament to the power of film to inspire, educate, and entertain.