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FilmQuest unveils 2026 genre film lineup and new film market for Utah festival
The genre film festival in Provo, Utah, will run from October 22 to 31 with world premieres, celebrity appearances, and industry workshops.
The short version
- FilmQuest announced the lineup for its 2026 genre film festival scheduled for Oct. 22-31 in Provo, Utah.
- The festival features world, North American, and regional premieres with appearances by actors such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Lizzy Caplan, and Rhea Seehorn.
- The 2026 event is introducing a genre film market that will showcase 20 to 40 curated feature films for sales and distribution.
- The festival concludes on Halloween night with an audiovisual awards show presenting Cthulhu Trophies across multiple categories.
Key facts
- FilmQuest will hold its 2026 genre film festival in Provo, Utah, from October 22 to October 31.[Variety]
- World premieres at the festival include Johnny Coffeen's "The Avalanche," Josh Logan's "The Relic: Dragon," Jacob Schwarz's "Whiskey Throttle," and Christian Everhard's "The Crawling."[Variety]
- The festival is launching a genre film market featuring 20 to 40 curated feature films for distribution and sales.[Variety]
- Filmmaking labs and workshops at "Camp Cthulhu" will feature industry guests including Michael Dougherty, Brigham Taylor, Amber Horn, and Jon Fitzgerald.[Variety]
- The event concludes on Halloween night with the presentation of Cthulhu Trophies across feature, short, student, animation, and music video categories.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Additional workshop hosts for Camp Cthulhu remain unannounced until September.[Variety]