LEVEL UP YOUR FILMMAKING AT CAMP CTHULHU
We’ve rebranded our labs and workshops this season with Camp Cthulhu, where filmmakers, writers, and other professionals within the industry share their secrets, insights, and techniques with our guests in a dynamic presentation that will leave all who attend better filmmakers, writers, and storytellers.
The Camp Cthulhu film labs are available to all VIP pass holders or holders of the new Camp Cthulhu pass, that is a new special pass that gives access only to these exclusive labs and workshops. Passes can be purchased now via our TICKETING PAGE and via FilmFreeway.
With workshops from directors, writers, producers, distributors, special presentations, and more, they’re a can’t miss experience and will be held almost everyday of the 2025 festival. So explore the schedule and start planning your 2025 FilmQuest adventure!
*Note that two more workshops involving stunt coordinating and the Utah Film Commission are being finalized with dates and details to be added to the schedule soon.
**Schedule, films, and guests subject to change in the lead-up to the festival.**
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**Schedule and guests are subject to change in the lead-up to the festival.**
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th
4:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #1: Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place, Heretic, 65) – Director & Screenwriting Lab
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes, or Velour, TBD
More info coming soon!
10:15 PM
Opening Weekend Party (Sponsored by the Utah Film Commission)
@ The Social, Downtown Provo
Celebrate the first weekend of the 12th edition of FilmQuest with a party that will go into the deep of the night! Make new friends, talk about the great films you saw, and all the exciting events yet to come! Catered food and drink will be provided for an extra fee.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th
10:30 AM
Filmmaker Bruncheon #1 + Networking Event
@TBD
The sooner you arrive, the quicker you’ll be settled and served as it’s going to be packed! You’ll have 2 hours to eat, chat, and make new friends and network until the screenings begin again at 1:30 pm!
3:45 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #2: Film Marketing – How to Find Your Audience for Your Film
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Film marketing experts Johnny Bones and Julia Jones (Superman, Lost in Space, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mortal Kombat) break down how to market your film while also finding the right audience for your film. More info coming soon!
6:45 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #3: Producing for Film with Julia Glausi (Heretic)
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
More info coming soon!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
4:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #4: Directing for Film with F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall, Rings, The Wait)
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes or Velour, TBD
Director F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall, Rings, The Wait) gives a dynamic directing lab to help shore up your talents. More info coming soon!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th
9:00 AM
Enigma 3 Studio Tour
A new and exciting studio and production house has set up shop near Provo at Enigma 3 that everyone should know about and be using, and also home to Utah’s second biggest stage only 15 minutes from Provo. We’ve partnered with them to take you on a Studio Tour of their facilities, as we want you to explore Utah, and find out what advantages it has to offer you for your next productions. Meet at 9:00 AM @ Velour to carpool for the one hour tour.
1:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #5: Screenwriting Lab – Preparing & Selling Your Script Part 1
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Hosted by the experts from Coverage Ink. More info coming soon!
4:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #6: Film Festival Mastery with Jon Fitzgerald part 1
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Master your film festival run with Slamdance co-founder Jon Fitzgerald. More info coming soon!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29th
1:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #7: Screenwriting Lab – Preparing & Selling Your Script Part 2
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Hosted by the experts from Coverage Ink. More info coming soon!
4:45 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #8: Casting for Filmmakers w/Amber Horn & Danielle Aufiero
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Join CSA Casting Directors Amber Horn & Danielle Aufiero in this workshop dedicated to filmmakers and casting, teaching you how to make better casting decisions, why casting directors are essential, and more. More info coming soon!
7:15 PM
Special Presentation #2: Nairobi Light Live Demo
@Velour
We’ll go out behind Velour where a special live demonstration of a brand new film production light, the NAIROBI, promises to revolutionize the industry. See it for yourself and prepare to be amazed!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th
1:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #9: Film Festival Mastery with Jon Fitzgerald part 2
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Master your film festival run with Slamdance co-founder Jon Fitzgerald. More info coming soon!
4:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #10: Distribution w/Scatena & Rosner + Saban Films & More
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes or Velour, TBD
Discover the current info and secrets of film distribution w/Gato Scatena, David Wardle of Saban Films and more. More info coming soon!
7:15 PM
Special Presentation #2: Nairobi Light Live Demo
@Velour
We’ll go out behind Velour where a special live demonstration of a brand new film production light, the NAIROBI, promises to revolutionize the industry. See it for yourself and prepare to be amazed!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st
10:00 AM
Filmmaker Bruncheon #2 + Networking Event
@ 63 East Center Street, Downtown Provo
The second of our filmmaker luncheons and get togethers. The sooner you arrive, the quicker you’ll be settled and served as it’s going to be packed! You’ll have 2 hours to eat, chat, and make new friends before we head over to the first block at 12:30. But before that, we’ll all introduce ourselves and you’ll get to meet everyone at the festival and find out how you can help each other with your productions and projects in this rapid fire meet and greet session that will tire you out – but will be well worth it for all the intros you’ll make!
12:15 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #11: Nairobi Breakdown
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Learn more about the revolutionary film light NAIROBI with its creator Justin Evans. More info coming soon!
2:45 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #12: Directing & Producing with Tasha Halevi (Give Me an A) and Angela Gulner (The Beldham)
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Hone your filmmaking craft and abilities with directors and producers Tasha Halevi (Give Me an A) and Angela Gulner (The Beldham) as they also share how they approach filmmaking in today’s age as female filmmakers. More info coming soon!
5:45 PM
“Camp Cthulhu Film Camp” Workshop #13: Better Luck Than Chuck w/Tony Wash
@The Speakeasy at The Social – Presented by Bad Bet Productions & The Silicon Slopes
Watch more episodes and discover the secrets of Better Luck Than Chuck with Tony Wash and co. More info coming soon!