Celebrating its 7th anniversary, the Desertscape International Film Festival (DIFF) has become a must-attend event for cinephiles, offering a unique cinematic experience in the stunning desert landscape of St. George, Utah. Since 2019, DIFF has curated a diverse selection of domestic and international films, showcasing emerging voices alongside established filmmakers. Visiting filmmakers and guests can enjoy a rich blend of film, culture, and local experiences-making Desertscape an unforgettable celebration of cinematic artistry.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Badge Pickup
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Feature Documentary Block - Making A Difference

"Losing Your Home" (20 Min)
Directed By Emmanuel Rioux

"The Cigarette Surfboard" (93 Min)
Directed By Ben Judkins

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Shorts Block 1 - Emerging Storytellers

"Lone Mountain" (20 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Tanner Browning

"Burning Away" (15 Min)
Directed By Romane Lepage

"Path Of The Plume" (20 Min)
Directed By Talon Earley

"When It Hits" (9 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Veronica Mitsuk

"Franky Loses It" (10 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Dalton Call

"The Hard Way" (7 Min)
Directed By Daniel Cyr

"The Straw Lady" (18 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Liam Arnold

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Night Reception
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Opening Night Feature Block - Cosmic Chaos

"It Came From Inside!" (12 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Jackson Rees and Aura Martinez Sandoval

"Time Travel Is Dangerous" (99 Min)
Directed By Chris Reading

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Opening Night After Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Catered Lunch And Letterboxd Trivia
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Feature Documentary Block - Unbroken Spirits

"Tiger" (13 Min)
Directed By Loren Waters

"Clear Sky" (75 Min)
Directed By Shawn Clearsky Davis and Michael Del Monte

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Industry Panel - Logging In: A Deep Dive Into Letterboxd Culture
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Shorts Block 2 - Shorts Block, Too

"Margaret The Brave" (27 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Danny Chandia

"Bottle George" (13 Min)
Directed By Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi

"Beaupre The Giant" (9 Min)
Directed By Alain Fournier

"Death and Cookies" (9 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Aaron Stephen Tharp

"Gillyfish" (10 Min)
Directed By Sarah Sellman

"Humantis" (10 Min)
Directed By Paris Baillie

"The Destroying Angel" (9 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Derek Romrell

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Catered Meal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Feature Film Block - The Future Is Now

"Recollection" (119 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Caden Butera

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Feature Film Block

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Late Breakfast And Letterboxd Trivia
11:00 am - 01:00 pm: Feature Documentary Block Refractions and Reflections

"The Paternal Prism" (8 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Jon Tinsley

"The Pantone Guy" (82 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Patrick Creadon

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Industry Panel - The Director's Chair: Insights On The Artand Business Of Film Chapter 1
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Shorts Block 3 - Made-In-Utah: The Reckoning

"The Angel" (19 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Barrett Burgin and Jessica Burgin

 "Till Death Do Us Part" (25 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Jacob Hamblin

"Waves" (13 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Hans Glasmann

"That Hideous Thing" (16 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Weber Griffiths

"Sweet Molly" (25 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By J.C. Mcnaughton

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Industry Panel - The Director's Chair: Insights On The Artand Business Of Film Chapter 2
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Feature Film Block - Strange Days

"Mall Hot Dog" (8 Min)
Directed By Aaron Hinton and Noah Richmond

"Living In The Last Days" (72 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Sterling Andrews

7:00 pm: Concert - Yachty By Nature
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Feature Film Block - Desertscape After Dark

"Sed" (6 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Jacob Hamblin

"Cruelty" (10 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Sam Das

"Life's A 91 Min)
Directed By Xavier Seron

Saturday, April 19, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Shorts Block 4 - Laughter Is The Best Medicine

"Susana" (16 Min)
Directed By Gerardo Coello Escalante and amandine Thomas

"Weirdos Wanted" (4 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Shane Ivry Stewart

"Galaxsea" (8 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By  Tyler D Boren and Garrett Elton

"Take One" (12 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Gerald Adamson

"Guts" (7 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Elias Gold

"Sheet Talk" (9 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Jackson Dean Ahlander

"Astrovan" (16 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Matt Heder

"Somebody Cares" (5 Min) 'QandA (W-Filmmaker)
Directed By Julien Lasseur

"Extras" (15 Min)
Directed By Marc-Antoine Lemire

12:00 pm: Catered Luncheon
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Live Script Read
02:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Feature Block - Follow Your Dreams

"In The Window" (7 Min)
Directed By Joe Samaniego

"Standout: The Ben Kjar Story" (99 Min)  'QandA (W-Filmmakers)
Directed By Tanner Christensen

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Industry Panel - Coming Soon: The Secrets Of Trailer Editing
5:00 pm: Closing Night Feature Film

"Dj Ahmet" (99 Min)
Directed By Georgi Unkovski

7:00 pm: Closing Night Red Carpet
8:00 pm: Awards and After Party

Date:
April 16 - 19, 2025

Location:
Electric Theater Center,
68 E Tabernacle St,
St. George, UT 84770

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