Film Education by Industry Professional Mentors

Utah Film Mentors

Utah Film Mentors is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing secondary schools in Utah with workshops and production mentoring by film and television industry professionals at no cost to the students or the schools. Our mission is to inspire and educate the next generation of filmmakers throughout the state, including underserved, Title 1, and minority schools and we do this by offering hands-on experience and guidance to students interested in pursuing careers in this exciting industry. Browse through our workshops and see how we can help your school's film program thrive.

Work side-by-side with Industry Professionals

Building Utah's Next Filmmakers

Title I School Support Programs

Tested and Proven Workshops

Our Workshops
All photos are from actual UFM workshops

Production Workshops

An 8-hour staged film shoot using professional mentors and polished college students to demonstrate for high school students and teachers a working set.

Custom Workshops

Like Production Workshops, we organize a film shoot on a Saturday with professional mentors and college students for experience and exposure.

Writing Workshops

A three hour journey through character and story development to a logline and title for a student film idea.

Camera Tech Workshops

Teaching basic cinematography, lighting and lens choices to specific camera menus, shooting styles and how to make a shot list.

Sound Tech Workshops

Hands-on workshops teaching sound recording, microphones and booming techniques.

Directing Workshops

Workshops on auditioning actors, directing for film, communicating with an actor and on-set leadership structure.

Acting Workshops

Acting for camera, auditions, communicating with a director, and on-set protocol for an actor.

PM and PA Workshops

Production Management and Production Assistant Workshops teaching the art of prepping and running a film shoot.

Student Capstone Films

Professional Mentors shadow and assist students in shooting their own films.

Summer Student Workshops

Summer camps provide special events for
writers and production technicians who are excelling, teachers, and minorities communities

Film Festivals and Competitions

Opportunity for local state and national film competitions and screenings for exposure to the industry.

Middle School Programs

We assist middle schools in scaled down film experiences, shooting class films and creative in-class workshops.

Student Support

Internships, Director Shadowing and work-placement opportunities for students who are fast tracking into the industry.

“My experience with the mentor program has been transformative, and I am convinced that its continuation and expansion will be instrumental in shaping the future of film arts education in our state.”

Kristina Yamada, Utah Board of Education

Contact us about bringing workshops to your school!

info@utahfilmmentors.org