Including emcees, costume contests and family ticket packages, this program is a holiday hit with families across the valley. The Sound of Music takes place each December, and 2011’s Wizard of Oz was presented in collaboration with Salt Lake Community College’s Grand Theater.
A monthly presentation of repertory and never-been-released titles of LGBT cinema.
A terrifying annual presentation of classic horror repertory including an all-night horrorthon book-ended with great films such as The Exorcist and The Shining. Sometimes we even toss in an old Hitchcock classic.
SLFS collaborates with local actors to present live stage-show productions of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and Repo: The Genetic Opera. And who can forget our annual live show of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
A cult-midnight repertory series highlighting the best in classic B-movies and iconic generational cinema. Past classics include; Fistful of Dollars, Labyrinth, Breakfast Club, and Road Warrior.
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Member Screening of Julie & Julia
Salt Lake Film Society members are so important to our work. Without you we could not reach out to our community in the same way. Your support makes a difference, and we hope you connect with us often, share your thoughts and ideas, enjoy the show and above all know how much your participation means to the community as a whole. Thank you!
SLFS programs six member screenings a year, we’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the types of screenings you would like to see. The members-only screenings are programmed with films that will not open at the Broadway or Tower and that are upcoming titles or re-issues of repertory classics. We look forward to seeing you at our member events!
Member Screening of Julie & Julia
Kids Get to Make Their Own Waffles
Starting 2004, and celebrating the holidays with classic, foreign, midnight and childrens’ films, this program kicks off with our annual Wassail Waffles event where children and families can come free to a classic film and meet Santa. Of course, treats are waffles and wassail! 2008 prgramming includes Muppets Christmas Carol, Tokyo Godfathers, Joyeux Noel and Trading Places along with a very special family film Azur and Azmar. Programs begin Dec. 12 this year.
New since 2008! This program is expanding due to a collaboration with SLC FilmCenter.
September annually,
10 Films From 10 Countries for $10
Salt Lake Film Society works with the Global Film Initiative annually to bring the Global Lens Film Series to Utah. The program typically runs the second or third week of September at the Broadway Centre Cinemas with additional shows brought to the Park City Film Series and The University of Utah. SLFS also provides FREE educational screenings to school groups followed by a discussion with a film professor. If you are interested in getting your school group involved, please contact 801-746-0037.
We have just finished a very successful run with this year’s films from China, Macedonia, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Argentina, Mozambique, Kazakstan, Iran, and Morocco.
Broadway and Tower venue programming
Film series & Live music events
Cult series
Film festivals
Hall rentals of the Broadway and Tower
Member events & special screenings
Since forming Salt Lake Film Society we have hosted local and national artists in film. These screenwriters, directors, producers and working professionals share their experiences with community audiences at specially programmed screenings. Past artists include: Barbara Boyle (Producer BOTTLE ROCKET), Keith Gordon (Screenwriter,/Director MIDNIGHT CLEAR), Peter Riegert (actor/director KING OF THE CORNER), Steven Greenstreet(local director THIS DIVIDED STATE), Bruce Campbell, Actor/Director, John Waters, Actor/director, Heather Rae Regional Producer/director, Dustin Lance Black (screenwriter, MILK), Stefan Forbes director BOOGIE MAN: THE LEE ATWATER STORY, Terrance Zdunich creator and star of REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA.
Sponsored by the George Q. Morris Foundation
One of Our Awesome Little People
Designed to ensure access of artistic children’s films to daycare, low-income, under privileged, shelter and foster children, this program buses in children from area shelters and programs, offers t-shirts, surprises, concessions and an afternoon at the movies. Programming has included Miyasaki classics such as MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO. Sponsored in part by the support of members like you as well as a grant from the George Q. Morris Foundation.
Screenings happen during the summer months of June, July and August. All organizations assisting children may contact us regarding participation in the program. Dates/times are not posted for the public, but please contact Amy Beth Leber to discuss whether Big Pictures Little People is the right program addition for your organization!
Some of our past film presentations:
Northwest Film Forum Animation Festival
Cat in Paris
RED BALLOON/WHITE MANE
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
MARY POPPINS
BABE
SPIRITED AWAY
MILO & OTIS
THE LITTLE PRINCESS
