Celebrating its 7th anniversary, the Desertscape International Film Festival (DIFF) has become a must-attend event for cinephiles, offering a unique cinematic experience in the stunning desert landscape of St. George, Utah. Since 2019, DIFF has curated a diverse selection of domestic and international films, showcasing emerging voices alongside established filmmakers. Visiting filmmakers and guests can enjoy a rich blend of film, culture, and local experiences-making Desertscape an unforgettable celebration of cinematic artistry.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Late Breakfast And Letterboxd Trivia
11:00 am - 01:00 pm: Feature Documentary Block Refractions and Reflections
"The Paternal Prism" (8 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Jon Tinsley
"The Pantone Guy" (82 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Patrick Creadon
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Industry Panel - The Director's Chair: Insights On The Artand Business Of Film Chapter 1
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Shorts Block 3 - Made-In-Utah: The Reckoning
"The Angel" (19 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Barrett Burgin and Jessica Burgin
"Till Death Do Us Part" (25 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Jacob Hamblin
"Waves" (13 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Hans Glasmann
"That Hideous Thing" (16 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Weber Griffiths
"Sweet Molly" (25 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By J.C. Mcnaughton
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Industry Panel - The Director's Chair: Insights On The Artand Business Of Film Chapter 2
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Feature Film Block - Strange Days
"Mall Hot Dog" (8 Min)
Directed By Aaron Hinton and Noah Richmond
"Living In The Last Days" (72 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Sterling Andrews
7:00 pm: Concert - Yachty By Nature
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Feature Film Block - Desertscape After Dark
"Sed" (6 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Jacob Hamblin
"Cruelty" (10 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Sam Das
"Life's A 91 Min)
Directed By Xavier Seron