Salt Lake City— Utah Film Center announced today a series of pop-up drive-ins meant to surprise, delight and entertain Utah families at a safe physical distance all summer long. Films range from animation to documentary and from classics to new releases. Oversized parking stalls allow guests to space out and safely enjoy the community film events.
Utah Film Center invites families to pack a picnic, roll out the convertible or pickup truck, bring camp chairs and enjoy a chill night under the stars. Films will take place Thursday through Sunday each week through mid-October in various locations including Alta Ski Resort, Downtown Salt Lake City and Midvale Fort Union Area. New locations and titles – many with Academy Award nominations or films with Utah ties – will be announced as the summer rolls on at UtahFilmCenter.org/drivein.
Patrick Hubley, executive director, Utah Film Center, said, “There will never be a substitute for the feeling you get when you gather, in-person, with other people, to watch a movie. Now more than ever, Utah Film Center believes that the communal film experience can provide much needed human connection and provide a delightful escape. We programmed our drive-in lineup to appeal to a wide variety of audiences so people from all walks of life can feel the warmth of connection again.”
Utah Film Center Pop-Up Drive-In 2020 Summer Schedule:
Gates open at all locations at 7:30 PM MT with films starting at dusk or just after 8:30 PM MT. Tickets are $25 or a discounted rate of $20 for Utah Film Center members. New titles, dates and locations will be added to the summer drive-in lineup and announced at UtahFilmCenter.org/drivein
- Thur. August 20, Apollo 11 at Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Parking Lot
- Thur. August 20, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Belgium Waffle and Omelet Inn Parking Lot in Midvale
- Fri. August 21, Mountainfilm on Tour Big Green World Program at Alta
- Fri. August 21, Tesla at Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Parking Lot
- Fri. August 21, Galaxy Quest, at Belgium Waffle and Omelet Inn Parking Lot in Midvale.
- Sat. August 22, Mountainfilm on Tour Indomitable Spirit Program at Alta
- Sat. August 22, Ernest & Celestine at Land Cruiser Museum Parking Lot
- Sun. August 23, Mountainfilm on Tour Adventure Program at Alta
- Thur. August 27, Stop Making Sense at Land Cruiser Museum Parking Lot
- Thur. August 27, Mountainfilm on Tour Adventure Program, at Belgium Waffle and Omelet Inn Parking Lot in Midvale
- Fri. August 28, Mountainfilm on Tour Big Green World Program at Belgium Waffle and Omelet Inn Parking Lot in Midvale
- Sat. August 29, Mountainfilm on Tour Indomitable Spirit Program at Belgium Waffle and Omelet Inn Parking Lot in Midvale
- Sat. August 29, Song of the Sea at Land Cruiser Museum Parking Lot
While the screenings are outdoors, Utah Film Center kindly requests that all guests continue to practice responsible physical distancing and stay in or next to your car during the film. Please wear a mask if you need to exit your parking area.
For those who prefer a creative but more personal outdoor movie experience, Utah Film Center continues to offer technical gear and presentation expertise to families hosting private screenings in the popular Backyard Cinema rental program.
Utah Film Center
Utah Film Center utilizes the power of film to educate, inspire, and engage Utahns, transcending political, geographic, cultural, and religious boundaries to highlight human experiences from around the world. Utah Film Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more information visit utahfilmcenter.org.
Utah Film Center programs are publicly funded by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP), Utah Divisions of Arts and Museums, National Endowment for the Arts, and Salt Lake City Arts Council.