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16th edition

DOCUTAH - Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival

St. George, United States February 26-28, 2026 3 days

About DOCUTAH - Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival

Now in its 16th season, DOCUTAH has brought quality documentary films and filmmakers to Southern Utah, providing a global, immersive experience. Originating at Utah Tech University and founded by multi-Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Phil Tuckett, the festival celebrates the art of documentary film in a setting surrounded by striking natural landscapes near Zion National Park.

Festival details

Location Utah Tech University, 225 S University Avenue, St. George, UT 84770 · St. George, United States
Scope International
Focus Documentary Features · Documentary Shorts · International · Student Documentary · Environmental · Activist
Duration 3 days
Official website docutah.com
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Awards

Trailblazer Award
Honor for pioneering work.
Legacy Award
Lifetime achievement.
Best Feature
Best feature documentary.
Best Short
Best short documentary.
Humanitarian Award
For social impact films.

Special programs

Feature film screenings
Main feature program.
Short film screenings
Short documentary program.
DOCTalk Masterclasses
Educational masterclasses.
Awards Ceremony
Closing awards.

For filmmakers

Screening eligibility Via FilmFreeway. $75 all-festival badge.

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