Year: 2024
The Stories We Still Need: Queer Filmmaking in Utah
These two local LGBTQ+ indie films prove that the Salt Lake film community is much broader and more diverse than what gets shown on the big screen. … read more
Meanwhile, in the Bumpyverse: Utah Filmmakers Unveil Latest Stoner Gothic
Southern Utah film collective Bumpy Soup is gearing up for the release of the third installment of their comedy web series Good Show ™. … read more
That’s A Wrap: Post Credits Champions Independent Film
Post Credits is a networking film festival celebrating U of U film school graduates who have continued their filmmaking career post-graduation. … read more
Localized: No Such Animal
No Such Animal is an Orem-based alternative rock band of BYU students that makes anthemic, power-pop styled rock. … read more
Localized: Air Vent Dweller
For this month’s Localized, we interviewed Utah-based egg-punk band Air Vent Dweller, who allegedly played a crazy show at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. … read more
Tamarind Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen: Fast and Furious Fusion
In Vietnamese culture, tamarind trees symbolize a fruit ripe with possibilities. Tamarind Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen is a dream come to fruition. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: January 2024
January’s Local Music Singles Roundup is the perfect selection to hammer out those New Year’s resolutions or curl up on the couch and mourn your youth—whatever you’re in the mood for. … read more
Film as a Family Legacy: An Interview with C.S. Bradshaw
After years of work in the film industry, C.S. Bradshaw has stepped into the director’s chair with his feature debut, Chapter X. … read more
Holding Space for First-Time Filmmakers: An Interview with Sundance
SLUG spoke with Heidi Zwicker, a Senior Programmer with the Sundance Institute, to speak on the 40th Edition Festival season and its intention to support a variety of artists. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Daniel Kirkham
Daniel Kirkham has been a dedicated Film Writer for SLUG since November 2022, providing nuanced reviews and in-depth film festival coverage. … read more