Tumbleweeds Film Festival showcases films about kids and for kids. The annual festival features a student film competition and presents workshops to engage Utah’s young and curious content creators. In its 14th year, it is the Mountain West’s longest-running independent film festival for kids. In 2025, we will offer the festival in partnership with Salt Lake County Libraries and Utah Education Network (UEN) and hold it at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan on Saturday, April 26.
The Festival’s Guiding Values
Kids are at the Center – There is no one way to experience childhood and being a kid. Our films encourage curiosity, cultivate a sense of belonging, and aim to represent all Utah youth. Through our partnership with Utah Education Network, we provide further access to quality tools and filmmaking skill-building opportunities that help kids tell their stories.
Accessibility – Thanks to a partnership with the Salt Lake County Library System, we can offer all in-person films at the Viridian Event Center for free. By placing the festival in the West Jordan community, we are in the middle of Salt Lake County, serving families from across the county and beyond. We welcome audiences of all abilities to participate in the festival. For more information, please see our accessibility practices for the festival.
Industry Leaders – As K-12 media arts education leaders, our staff seeks out best practices to share with Utah students, teachers, families, and communities. We hope this helps caregivers and teachers encourage meaningful interactions with technology and provide career readiness in media creation among Utah’s youth. By hosting special guest presentations with industry experts, we inspire kids to transform their passion into a profession.
