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{{Infobox Film Festival
{{Infobox film festival
| name = Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival (DOCUTAH)
| name = DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival
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| image = DOCUTAH 2010 poster.jpg
| caption = Official 2010 poster
| image = DOCUTAH 2010 poster.jpg
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| caption = Official 2010 poster
| host = [[Dixie State University]]
| location = [[St. George, Utah]], [[United States]]
| host = [[Utah Tech University]]
| location = [[St. George, Utah]], [[United States]]
| language = International
| language = International
| website = http://www.docutah.com/
| website = http://www.docutah.com/
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The '''Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival (DOCUTAH)''' is an annual [[film festival]], held in September, that strives to recognize some of the best in international [[documentary films]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Tiffany De Masters|title=Jennings Building Dedicated|url=http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009909250357|date= September 25, 2009|publisher= The Spectrum|accessdate=2009-10-03}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Hosted by [[Dixie State University]] (DSU), the festival screens films at various locations throughout the southern [[Utah]] area, including [[Ivins, Utah|Ivins]], [[Springdale, Utah|Springdale]], [[Kanab, Utah|Kanab]], and [[St. George, Utah|St. George]].
The '''DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival''' is an annual [[film festival]], held in the Fall, that strives to recognize some of the best in international [[documentary films]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Tiffany De Masters|title=Jennings Building Dedicated|url=http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009909250357|date= September 2–7, 2019|publisher= The Spectrum|accessdate=2009-10-03}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Hosted by [[Utah Tech University]] (UT; formerly known as Dixie State University/DSU.)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-16 |title=Dixie no more: Utah Tech University unveils new branding |url=https://www.kuer.org/education/2022-05-16/dixie-no-more-utah-tech-university-unveils-new-branding |access-date=2022-06-06 |website=KUER |language=en}}</ref> the festival screens films at the Red Cliffs Theater behind the Red Cliffs Mall in St. George, Utah, with special events throughout Southern Utah.

DOCUTAH, also, has an educational focus, and features “master class educational seminars.”
DOCUTAH, also, has an educational focus, and features “master class educational seminars.”


==History==
==History==


[[Dixie State University]] founded DOCUTAH in 2009. From the beginning, this Festival has aimed to provide attendees with not only a meaningful film-going experience, but also an educational one through its “master class educational seminars.”
[[Utah Tech University]], then known as DSU, founded DOCUTAH in 2010. From the beginning, this festival has aimed to provide attendees with not only a meaningful film-going experience, but also an educational one through its “master class educational seminars.”
The originator of the festival idea, Phil Tuckett, serves as the director of the [[Dick Nourse]] Center for Media Innovation at DSU. When he returned to his junior college (DSU) in 2006, after 38 years of working for [[NFL Films]] and receiving 30 [[Emmy Award]]s, he felt that the southern [[Utah]] area would serve as the perfect place to hold an international documentary film festival.<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephen Vincent|title=Phil Tuckett Returns to Dixie State University|url=http://www.dixieweekly.com/pg-archiveArticles/a-2864/Phil_Tuckett_Returns_to_Dixie_State_College.html7|date=September 20, 2007|publisher=Dixie Weekly News|accessdate=2009-10-09}}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The originator of the festival idea, Phil Tuckett, serves as the director of DSU Films. When he returned to his junior college (DSU) in 2006, after 38 years of working for [[NFL Films]] and receiving 30 [[Emmy Award]]s, he felt that the southern [[Utah]] area would serve as the perfect place to hold an international documentary film festival.<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephen Vincent|title=Phil Tuckett Returns to Dixie State University|url=http://www.dixieweekly.com/pg-archiveArticles/a-2864/Phil_Tuckett_Returns_to_Dixie_State_College.html7|date=September 20, 2007|publisher=Dixie Weekly News|accessdate=2009-10-09}}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


After working for several months with DSU’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Christina Schultz, to make his vision come to fruition, Tuckett officially announced DOCUTAH on 24 September 2009.
After working for several months to make his vision come to fruition, Tuckett officially announced DOCUTAH on 24 September 2009.


The City of [[St. George, UT|St. George]], the [[St. George, UT|St. George]] Convention and Tourism office, the City of [[Kanab, UT|Kanab]], and [[Kane County, Utah|Kane County’s]] Office of Tourism and Film Commission (along with the Center for Education, Business,and the Arts) were some of the first to support and sponsor DOCUTAH.
The City of [[St. George, UT|St. George]], the [[St. George, UT|St. George]] Convention and Tourism office, the City of [[Kanab, UT|Kanab]], and [[Kane County, Utah|Kane County’s]] Office of Tourism and Film Commission (along with the Center for Education, Business, and the Arts) were some of the first to support and sponsor DOCUTAH.


==Structure==
==Structure==


The Festival runs for ten days annually, including two weekends, in the month of September.
The festival runs for 7 days annually, in the fall.


===Screenings===
===Screenings===


The Festival screens films throughout the southern Utah area, in both indoor and outdoor locations. Some notable outdoor venues include Tuachan Amphitheater in Ivins, UT, and the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, UT.
The festival screens films at the Red Cliffs Theater behind Red Cliffs Mall and the Eccles Performing Arts Center at Utah Tech University, with various locations for special events. Special events location involves the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, UT.


===DOCtalks===
===Master Class Educational Seminars===


Film industry professionals are scheduled to teach the educational seminars during the Festival, which focus both on academic knowledge and real world application.
Film industry professionals are scheduled to talk about their experiences and the process of making films.


===Film Categories===
===Film Categories===
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General:
General:


* Minis running less than 5 minutes (including titles and credits)
* Short documentaries up to 45 minutes (including titles and credits)
* Short documentaries up to 45 minutes (including titles and credits)
* Features more than 45 minutes
* Features more than 45 minutes
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Student:
Student:


* High School Student Film
* College/University Student Film
* College/University Student Film


===Awards===
===Awards===


Five judges make up the DOCUTAH awards panel.
Six judges make up the DOCUTAH awards panel.


They confer the honors for the following categories:
They confer the honors for the following categories:


* Best Feature
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* Judges Award
* Best Short
* [[Film Director|Directing]]
* Audience Favorite- Feature
* [[Cinematography]]
* Audience Favorite- Short
* [[Film Editing|Editing]]
* Best Foreign Film
* [[Film score|Music]]
* Emerging Artist
* Humanitarian
DOCUTAH also has an award for the Audience Favorite.
* President's Award
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* Dean's Award
* Mayor's Award


==See also==
==See also==


[[Dixie State University]]
[[Utah Tech University]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:23, 5 July 2022

DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival
Official 2010 poster
LocationSt. George, Utah, United States
Hosted byUtah Tech University
LanguageInternational
Websitehttp://www.docutah.com/

The DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in the Fall, that strives to recognize some of the best in international documentary films.[1] Hosted by Utah Tech University (UT; formerly known as Dixie State University/DSU.)[2] the festival screens films at the Red Cliffs Theater behind the Red Cliffs Mall in St. George, Utah, with special events throughout Southern Utah. DOCUTAH, also, has an educational focus, and features “master class educational seminars.”

History

[edit]

Utah Tech University, then known as DSU, founded DOCUTAH in 2010. From the beginning, this festival has aimed to provide attendees with not only a meaningful film-going experience, but also an educational one through its “master class educational seminars.”

The originator of the festival idea, Phil Tuckett, serves as the director of DSU Films. When he returned to his junior college (DSU) in 2006, after 38 years of working for NFL Films and receiving 30 Emmy Awards, he felt that the southern Utah area would serve as the perfect place to hold an international documentary film festival.[3]

After working for several months to make his vision come to fruition, Tuckett officially announced DOCUTAH on 24 September 2009.

The City of St. George, the St. George Convention and Tourism office, the City of Kanab, and Kane County’s Office of Tourism and Film Commission (along with the Center for Education, Business, and the Arts) were some of the first to support and sponsor DOCUTAH.

Structure

[edit]

The festival runs for 7 days annually, in the fall.

Screenings

[edit]

The festival screens films at the Red Cliffs Theater behind Red Cliffs Mall and the Eccles Performing Arts Center at Utah Tech University, with various locations for special events. Special events location involves the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, UT.

DOCtalks

[edit]

Film industry professionals are scheduled to talk about their experiences and the process of making films.

Film Categories

[edit]

DOCUTAH has two separate film entry categories, one for general entrants and one for students. These both have sub-categories.[4]

General:

  • Short documentaries up to 45 minutes (including titles and credits)
  • Features more than 45 minutes

Student:

  • College/University Student Film

Awards

[edit]

Six judges make up the DOCUTAH awards panel.

They confer the honors for the following categories:

  • Best Feature
  • Best Short
  • Audience Favorite- Feature
  • Audience Favorite- Short
  • Best Foreign Film
  • Emerging Artist
  • Humanitarian
  • President's Award
  • Dean's Award
  • Mayor's Award

See also

[edit]

Utah Tech University

References

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  1. ^ Tiffany De Masters (September 2–7, 2019). "Jennings Building Dedicated". The Spectrum. Retrieved 2009-10-03. [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Dixie no more: Utah Tech University unveils new branding". KUER. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  3. ^ Stephen Vincent (September 20, 2007). "Phil Tuckett Returns to Dixie State University". Dixie Weekly News. Retrieved 2009-10-09.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ Tyler Roberts (October 7, 2009). "DSU Film Festival On Tap For Next Year". Dixie Sun. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
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