OREM FILM FESTIVAL
9/23/2026
OREM FILM FESTIVAL 9/23/2026
2025 RECAP
September 24, 2025, marked the very first Orem Film Festival. We are deeply grateful to the 610 guests who attended our debut celebration of independent cinema and original art. It was an honor to watch these ten films on the big screen at the Geneva Megaplex. Read the highlights from the event and this year’s award-winning filmmakers.
$3,000
In Cash Prizes
Selected films at the Orem Film Festival will compete for cash prizes in three categories. Each awarding $1,000.
Winners will gain recognition, financial support, and industry exposure. The awards celebrate storytelling, artistic vision, and the future of Utah cinema.
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Our panel of industry professionals and cinephiles will evaluate each film based on originality, technical execution, narrative strength, emotional impact, and artistic vision. The film achieving the highest overall score will be awarded $1,000. Open to all submissions, including non-Utah-based films.
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The heart of our festival lies in the audience experience. After the final screening, attendees will cast their votes for the film that resonated most deeply, with the winner receiving a $1,000 cash prize. This award celebrates the universal language of storytelling that connects filmmakers directly with viewers.
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Celebrating the bright future of Utah cinema, this $1,000 prize recognizes an outstanding early-career artist demonstrating exceptional promise. We seek bold perspectives and fresh voices that represent the next generation of Utah storytelling. Limited to Utah-based filmmakers.
NEWS & UPDATES
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
The Orem Film Festival (OFF) is looking for good soldiers of cinema—those with a strong artistic vision, earnest ambition, and a deep love for creativity and community. We encourage filmmakers and creators to submit their work and join us in sharing our passion for this medium.