UTAH FILM CENTER @ ILLUMINATE LIGHT ART + TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL

Fri, Nov 10 | 5 PM | The Gateway

Sat, Nov 11 | 5 PM | The Gateway

Directed by Various
65 min | 2016 | Various Countries | Not Rated

Recommended for ages 4+

Our Tumbleweeds Amazing Animation program of animated short films from around the world was one of the most popular events at the 2016 Tumbleweeds Film Festival. Young filmgoers will meet a range of fascinating creatures including an octopus, a hermit crab, a stickman and a crocodile in this entertaining collection. The program will repeat every hour on the hour from 5pm through 9pm.

Presented at the Utah Arts Alliance’s Illuminate Light Art + Technology Festival on Nov 10 & Nov 11.

CHASING CORAL

Tues, Nov 14 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Jeff Orlowski
93 min | 2017 | USA | Not Rated

 Presented with Open Captions.

 Post-film Skype Q&A  with director Jeff Orlowski.

The director of Chasing Ice returns, turning time-lapse cameras on coral reefs, the nursery of all ocean life.

Winner: Audience Award U.S. Documentary–2017 Sundance Film Festival

Science Movie Night is presented in partnership with Natural History Museum of Utah and The City Library.

RAISING ZOEY

Thurs, Nov 16 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Dante Alencastre
54 min | 2016 | USA | Not Rated

 Post-film discussion with Maxwell and Lindsay Brunt of Mama Dragons and additional panlists are TBA.

The moving story of 13-year-old trans activist Zoey Luna and her family's fight for her right to self-identify at school.

Official Selection: 2017 Outfest LGBT Film Festival, 2017 Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival

Presented as part of our Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival year-round programming.

CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

Tues, Nov 21 | 7 PM | The City Library

Directed by Doug Nichol
104 min | 2016 | USA | Not Rated

 Post-film Skype Q&A  with director Doug Nichol, Ken Alexander (typewriter repairman), and Jeremy Mayer (sculptor known for his assemblage sculptures) moderated by RadioWest host Doug Fabrizio.

Cinematic essay of those who remain loyal to the typewriter as a tool and a muse, and the struggles to keep the machines clicking.

Official Selection: 2016 Telluride Film Festival

Through The Lens presented in partnership with KUER and RadioWest.

THE MARS GENERATION

Mon, Nov 6 @ 4 PM
County Library's Viridian Event Center – West Jordan

Sat, Nov 11 @ 2 PM
Orem Public Library – Orem

 Presented with Open Captions.

Teenagers at Space Camp chase their dreams of traveling to Mars, while experts reflect on NASA's history and future.

Presented as part of our Tumbleweeds Film Festival year-round programming.

THE BIG SICK

Wed, Nov 15 @ 7 PM
Peery's Egyptian Theater – Ogden

Thurs, Nov 16 @ 7 PM
Star Hall - Moab

 Presented with Open Captions.

Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano

A hilarious tale of love, illness, and cultural differences. Based on the life of comedian Kumail Nanjiani.

Official Selection: 2017 Sundance Film Festival