100 Years of Filmmaking in Utah

Celebrating the remarkable history and inspiring legacy of filmmaking in Utah.

For a century, Utah’s breathtaking landscapes have proven irresistible to filmmakers near and far. From award-winning indies to Hollywood blockbusters, audiences around the world have visited Utah through countless classic films and popular television shows. 2024 marks 100 years since the first movie filmed in Utah premiered, as well as many other impactful anniversaries for Utah’s film industry.

  • 100th Anniversary of Goulding’s Monument Valley
  • 100th Anniversary of Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden
  • 75th Anniversary of Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission
  • 50th Anniversary of Utah Film Commission
  • 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival
  • 25th Anniversary of Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres

This timeline was on display at the state capitol building for the event Utah. America’s Film Set.

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