Welcome to Fear No Film 2026! Fear No Film, in essence, means fear no filmMAKER nor filmmaker's VISION.

This is a very unique festival that screens a wide variety of short films to a really film-savvy and appreciative, art-loving audience.

And, film is just one of 50+ art forms happening simultaneously. The Utah Arts Festival is one of the largest, most culturally rich artistic showcases in the western United States. The works celebrated at the festival stretch well beyond the borders of Utah, exposing over 70,000 festival-goers to a diverse collection of contemporary yet traditional, challenging yet accessible, thought provoking yet fun range of works over four frenetic days every June. 

The Fear No Film Festival aims to celebrate a similar range of artistic excellence. Over 50 international short films will be screened with non-cash awards awarded by a Grand Jury, the Utah Arts Festival, and by audience voting.

Non-cash, Grand Jury awards include the "2026 Utah Short Film of the Year," "Fear No Film Grand Jury Prize," "Fear No Filmmaker Award," and 3 Honorable Mentions.

Non-cash Audience Awards are awarded to six filmmakers and may include categories such as Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Kids Film, etc.

YOU GET THE IDEA. This is an extremely filmmaker friendly festival with an award system that honors individual accomplishments via an Audience and a Grand Jury vote.

Fear No Film Festival (FNF) is a unique short film festival which is part of the greater Utah Arts Festival (UAF). Film is one of dozens of artistic mediums happening simultaneously. Film screenings are shorter than stand-alone film festivals, and we do NOT have Q and A's after our screenings. The Utah Arts Festival is a blast, by the way.

FNF accepts short films of any genre.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Upon entering FNF/UAF the artist(s) grant permission for the following: 

1. FNF/UAF is permitted to screen submitted films at the Festival event and possibly in any other future non-commercial programs (public or private) that are approved by and associated with FNF/UAF, including a "Best of Fear No Film" screening. if selected for a "Best of Fear No Film" we would request permission from you first.
2. FNF/UAF is permitted to duplicate films for Festival and archival library purposes. FNF/UAF is not permitted to make copies of submitted films for any public distribution or commercial sale without written consent from the artist(s). 
3. FNF/UAF is granted the royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to exhibit any and all publicity materials related to the film, including but not limited to stills, press releases, bios, and trailers, in whole or in part, without limitation to territory, and /or to include said publicity materials with other works in any form, media, or technology. 
4. Although every possible care will be taken with material while in our possession, FNF/UAF cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send original material. 
5. It is the responsibility of the artist(s) to obtain rights and permission for use of music, film footage, and all other creative work and IP related to their films prior to entering the FNF Festival. FNF/UAF is not responsible for any infringement of such rights.

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  • The organization, setup, communication, and venue for this festival was amazing. We absolutely had a blast with our two short films being in the running. You could tell by the programing that the films selected were carefully considered. We'd love to attend each year.

    July 2025
  • We had a great experience showing our film, Homeroom, at the 2025 Fear No Film festival. The staff were great to work with and communicated clearly and early. The screening space was great. I'd definitely recommend!

    June 2025
  • Allison Swank

    Fabulous festival thank you for your great communication and for screening my film more than once throughout the weekend!

    June 2025
  • Mailuki Films

    Un año más, ¡MARAVILLOSO! ¡ABSOLUTAMENTE MARAVILLOSO!

    June 2025
  • Great Festival! Honored to be an awar winner with my short!

    June 2025