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UIFF Alumni Wins. Are You Next?
Jobs, Premiers and More
Warren Workman
October 12, 2025
What’s up my filmmaking peeps!
Our alumni have recently made announcements worth sharing and some new film jobs have recently been posted. Plus our writers have been dropping some wisdom on our website to help filmmakers reach their goals. So, t kick stuff off:
Alumni Wins
I was stoked to see so many filmmaker friends making their films this last month but it’s even more exciting for me when I see the films being released to the public. Here are 3 recent UIFF alumni for you to enjoy:
 | The Shape of Halloween "The Shape of Halloween" is a brave new fan reimagining of the classic 1978 thriller, "Halloween." Sixteen years ago, a young boy murdered his older sister with a very large, sharp kitchen knife on Halloween night. Now, set in the present day, this young woman comes face to face with a terrifying part of her past that was kept hidden from her. The older brother she never knew is freed for the first time since that horrifying night. It is only a matter of time before he tracks her down to finish what he started. The clock is ticking. The Shape of Halloween is streaming for free! |
 | Till Death Do Us Part The filmmaking team of Ironside Pictures has secured distribution for their award winning UIFF film with Omeleto, popular YouTube channel and media brant that curates and distributes high-quality, award winning short films from around the world. Written and directed by Jacob Hamblin. Starring Dave Martinez, Jasen Wade and Monica Moore Smith. |
 | This Bloody Country Starting October 17, 2025, it will be available to rent or own on digital platforms. Starring Larry Cedar, Martin Dingle Wall, Adam Hightower, Maggie Gwin, and more. |
Looking for Work in Film?
The Utah Film Commission has new film job postings available now.
If you’re looking to crew up or find your next gig, check their listings regularly:
View film job opportunities →
 | We’re in the final stretch! The last deadline to submit your project to the Utah International Film Festival is November 2nd — so if your film, series, or screenplay is ready, don’t wait. |
Knowledge Download
Looking for tips on how to make this “film thing” into a paying career? Check out the latest articles on our website to help make the move from hobbit to professional.
Screenwriters Are Vital to Film Festivals
It all starts with the story. This piece breaks down why writers are more than just contributors — they’re the backbone of every great festival film.
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Why Horror Is the Perfect Genre for Indie Filmmakers
No genre rewards creativity on a budget like horror. Explore how fear, sound, and suggestion can make a small production unforgettable.
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That’s a Wrap
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