Kanab, Utah's official Film Festival returns May 2 - 4, 2024.
The Kanab Film Fest: A Film & Food Experience is a 3-Day all inclusive, intimate celebration of film & food always with a fun, rotating theme that drives the decor and parties!! 2024's theme is Murder Mystery and a select few ticket holders will get a chance to play a role in this interactive story which will unfold over the 3 days.
Featuring independent films from all over the globe ranging from documentaries and student films to micro shorts and feature lengths, we select films that cover a diverse range of topics aimed to motivate, inspire, entertain, and spur dialogue. And one of our most talked about event and sought after ticket is Kanab Gets Dark film block, screening scary and more risqué films inside Moqui Cave! Filmmakers can now submit their films specifically for this event, since it's such a unique experience to see your film inside a cave!
The Food aspect really takes this event to the next level. Every ticket includes at least two catered meals from local eateries prior to the film blocks and all the candy and drinks you can handle, essentially turning this into an all-inclusive marriage of entertainment and eats!
And for outdoor enthusiasts, the Fest always features an outdoor activity or special local experience to give you a taste of the area.
This new take on a traditional film fest is the brainchild of the founders Britt and Jeff Roth who get to bring their expertise from their former careers together in one amazing event that continues to get bigger and better each year.
LOCATION : Held in scenic Kanab, Utah, known for its beauty, proximity to six National Parks, including Zion, Bryce, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and its long and storied history of filmmaking going back to the 1930s. Kanab has been coined "Little Hollywood" and between 1930 and the 1990s, over 300 films have been made here and the list continues to grow! The Kanab Film Fest aims to celebrate this rich movie-making history and bring it into the current day.
JUDGING : We take to heart the amount of work put into each film. Therefore, we are careful to ensure each submission is reviewed at great depth and watched in its entirety. We like to be transparent in our process and judge the story over the production value. Our panel is made up of industry professionals, movie critics, and every day people who enjoy watching all kinds of movies.
SUBMISSION DETAILS : Please submit your film in the appropriate category. Kanab Film Fest organizers- Jeff and Britt Roth- can be reached through kanabfilmfest.com or by email to jeff@kanabfilmfest.com.
We value the power of a well-told story. We can’t wait for you to tell us yours.
Best Student Film
Best Utah Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Animation
Best VFX
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Micro Short
Best Music Video
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
Cinema Verité
Best of the Fest
Audience Choice
....and maybe some more surprise categories!
Filmmakers accepted to the Fest will receive an All Access Film Pass and Swag plus a first- come-first-serve complimentary hotel room. Once you get yourself here, you're well taken care of with catered meals, all you can eat concessions, themed parties, and the best networking in the most beautiful town where you'll truly make friends and business connections for life!