Get ready to be inspired by Utah's creative and diverse student filmmakers in this episode of Students in Focus! In this filmmaker spotlight, we hear from a music video director who started in action sports, he shares his story about how his film career grew into what he's most passionate about today.

In this filmmaker spotlight, we have Jerusha Hess, the writer/director known for Austenland (2013), the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and most recently, the Academy Award-nominated short film Ninety-Five Senses (2023).

Filmmaking has its own mix of styles, but what brings it all together is each filmmaker's passion for sharing their own perspective. In this filmmaker spotlight, Katie interviews Josh Gunn, the creative director at Planet Nutshell.

In this filmmaker spotlight, we hear from a University of Utah film graduate, Katie Beacom, currently working as an Associate Producer, who shares her journey from student to professional.

In this filmmaker spotlight, student host Katie Neal sits down with Liz Adeola, producer and host at PBS Utah, to discuss her career path and passion for storytelling.

In this filmmaker spotlight, we hear expert insights from filmmaker Nic Edwards, a skilled 1st Assistant Camera and camera operator.

In this industry spotlight we hear from Nathan Efstation, an audio engineer at PBS Utah, who shares his expertise on the art of sound design. Immerse yourself in the talented work of aspiring filmmakers and learn what it takes to excel in this industry.

In this filmmaker spotlight we gain invaluable insights from an interview with industry expert Virginia Pearce, the director of the Utah Film Commission, as she shares her knowledge and experiences, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.