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
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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.
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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
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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.
