Something that is nearly as good as ski season is catching a ride on the massive hype train leading up to ski season. Film drops galore will grace screens across Utah this autumn. Here is a roundup of can't miss winter films including a screening of Ski Utah's own Last Gunners film at the 10th annual Wasatch Film Festival!
Level 1
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: Doors at 6PM, Screening at 8PM sharp
Location: The Depot (13 N 400 W, Salt Lake City)
Ticket Price: $22.50
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Synopsis: Don't miss Level 1's 2024 featurette film: "WASTELAND". Watch new and old friends execute their creative vision while celebrating 25 years of Level 1 films. A lineup of sick films will accompany massive swag giveaways, poster signings with the pros and more.
TGR'S Beyond The Fantasy
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: Live music at 6PM, Screening at dusk (8:30PM)
Location: Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Ticket Price: $27 each, $12 for 16 and under
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The gates at Red Butte Garden swing open at 6PM to live music from DJ ManCat, pizza, prize giveaways and poster signings with your fav athletes. This event is BYOB so pack the cooler and prepare for a night of pure stoke as TGR drops its 29th film.
Synopsis: "Beyond the Fantasy" is a creative feat like no other as athletes translate whimsical mental images into visually gripping feats of athleticism. Join a celebration of the unbreakable bonds that unite our community of winter sports enthusiasts.
The Wasatch Mountain Film Fest
Date: September 19-22, 2024
Festival Schedule: Click Here
Location: Westminster University Campus, Salt Lake City
Ticket Price: Varies
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The Wasatch Mountain Film Festival celebrates its 10th year in 2024 with a week of outdoor adventure and environmental documentary films. Catch screenings of this year's top outdoor adventure films, plenty of which feature skiing and snowboarding. In addition to films, there is a Mountain Speaker Series, an Adventure Art Market and a Beer Garden.
Ski Utah is extremely proud to be screening the "Last Gunners" film at the festival on Saturday, September 21. Catch the Saturday Early Evening Screening (Block 8) to see "Last Gunners" on the big screen at 5:30PM. Grab tickets here.
Mountain In My Mind 3
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 7-10PM
Location: Level Nine Sports - Downtown SLC (660 400 West)
Ticket Price: $15 (in advance)
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Synopsis: "Mountain In My Mind 3" is the third installment of feature-length ski films about mental health in the mountains. All proceeds from film stops are donated right back to mental health initiatives! The films features athletes talking about aspects of mental health to destigmatize this often taboo topic the ski industry.
Solitude's Big Cottonwood Winter Welcome
Date: Sun, September 29, 2024
Time: 2-9PM (schedule below)
Location: Last Chance Lodge @ Solitude
Ticket Price: FREE
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Since the temps are dropping it’s time to mark your calendar for Solitude's 2nd annual Big Cottonwood Winter Welcome party. Head up the canyon and jam to live music, nosh on food and sip a craft beer while watching one of this fall's hottest ski films (announcement coming soon). Bring the kids as the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue organization will have their avy dogs on site for a meet and greet.
Event Schedule
Last Chance Lodge opens (food and beer available for purchase): 2PM
Dryvebox Mobile Golf Simulator: 3-5PM
Live Music with Sky Cougar: 4-6PM
Ski Movie: 7PM
Warren Miller's 75
For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
For Utah tour dates, see below.
Synopsis: Back to celebrate 75 years of celebrating ski culture, "Warren Miller 75" includes 10 all new segments from top name athletes. Travel the globe to witness some of the most mind blowing feats on snow.
Ogden
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7PM
Peery's Egyptian Theatre (2415 Washington Boulevard)
Orem
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 7PM
Clarke Grand Theatre (745 South State Street)
Logan
Wednesday October 30, 2024 - 7PM
Ellen Eccles Theatre (43 S Main St)
Salt Lake City
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 6PM & 9PM
The Depot (13 N 400 W)
Park City
Saturday, November 2 - 2PM, 5PM & 8PM
The Ray (1768 Park Avenue)
Matchstick Productions' Calm Beneath Castles
Date: Friday, November 1-3, 2024
Time: Fri at 7:30PM, Sat at 7PM, Sun at 6PM
Park City Location: The Jim Santy Auditorium (1255 Park Avenue, Park City)
Ticket Price: $20 (VIP Tickets $40)
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Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 8:30PM
SLC Location: The Rose Wagner Theatre (138 W. 300 S.)
Ticket Price: $20 (VIP Tickets $40)
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Synopsis: The all-stars behind Matchstick Productions drop their best effort at a ski movie that delves into the heart, soul and mind of adventurers. It reminds us all of the solace that can be found in nature among far-flung locations across the globe. "Calm Beneath the Castles" takes viewers on a journey of what it takes to maintain harmony with nature when traveling through castles of snow.
Before we meet again soon on snowy slopes,
we'll catch you at the movies!
