ZIONS INDIE FILM FEST
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Zions Indie Film Fest (ZIFF) is an independent film festival held at the SCERA Center in Orem, Utah, founded in 2001 and reimagined in 2022. It is notable as a long-running regional festival that brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, critics, students, and general audiences, and it presents independent films from around the world across a broad mix of genres and formats. The festival is significant in the circuit for its emphasis on community engagement, filmmaker-audience connection, and its role as a showcase for emerging and established indie work.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 26 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at SCERA Center for the Arts
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2000
Venue
SCERA Center for the Arts
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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