Utah Queer Film Festival (formerly known as Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival)
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Utah Queer Film Festival, formerly known as Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival, is a Salt Lake City festival presented by the Utah Film Center and the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the Mountain West. It showcases international and independent queer cinema, including dramatic and documentary features as well as short films, and is notable for its role in providing a major regional platform for LGBTQ+ stories, community discussion, and queer filmmaking.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 23 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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