The Tower Through Time is a classic Hollywood repertory series themed by artist, genre and generation. February features four titles from Jean-Pierre Melville. Click here for a full listing of films in our Month of Melville.
Tower Archive Collection
Possibly the rarest and most extensive collection of rental titles available in Utah and neighboring states. The Tower DVD collection is accessible to the community at large and is free to SLFS members.
Ivory Tower Series
In collaboration with Westminster College, this innovative program pairs a classic film with a lecture by a student from the college. 2011 programming included The Big Red One, Fallen Angels, Sunrise, High and Low, and The Apartment.
Visiting Film Artists & Panels
Many of SLFS films present opportunities for further dialogue. SLFS brings artists in film, hosts Skype Q&A’s, and where appropriate coordinates Panel Discussions. In 2011, SLFS hosted Stephen Katz, Frederick Wiseman, Tyler Measom, Keith Gordon, Harmony Korine, and soldiers from the documentary Restrepo.
School Group Tours
SLFS offers tours to elementary school groups at the Tower Theatre that include a short Chaplin film presentation, popcorn and a peek at the projection booth.
Global Film Initiative Series
Ten films from ten nations by ten directors presented annually to over 600 high school students. Also available to the general public for a week each fall. Collaborations include; Park City Film Series and University of Utah Department of Film and Media.
Big Pictures, Little People
Serving low-income, shelter, foster and group-home children, SLFS presents diverse films such as Cat in Paris,
and The Red Balloon, to over 1,000 children aged 2-7 each year. This free program Includes bus transportation, concessions and t-shirts for each child.
Utah Digital Directors Project
Four filmmakers completed their short films at the end of 2010 through a digital workflow workshop exercise designed by ColorMill in collaboration with Digitech and Post-production guru David Cummins (127 Hours). Director Fellows were: Jill Orshcel, An Dinh, Connie Wilkerson, and Alex Haworth.
Local Open Screen Night
Invented by SLFS staff, this progressive project allows hundreds of local filmmakers to exhibit their work in a poetry-slam style night of screenings four times annually. SLFS presents an annual collection of audience winners, critic pics and others at a best- of show celebration at year-end.
Utah Screenwriters Project
A year-long educational project that has nurtured over 120 writers since 2005. Workshops encourage critical thought, embrace creativity and promote collaboration with peers. 2011 Mentors included Keith Gordon, JD Payne, and Joan Tewkesbury.
It’s Good To Be Young Film Series
Offers weekly free screenings for youth 21 and younger, fostering the next generation of moviegoers.
