Slamdance Unstoppable is a showcase of films made by filmmakers with visible and non-visible disabilities. Programmed exclusively by disabled artists, Slamdance Unstoppable aims to eliminate the prejudices and gate-keeping that have historically kept disabled filmmakers from being represented in the entertainment industry.

Slamdance Unstoppable began with a letter to Slamdance Co-Founder Peter Baxter from filmmaker and disability awareness advocate Juliet Romeo. She said that a program for and by disabled filmmakers at Slamdance was not only important, but necessary.

She was right.

Slamdance Unstoppable is the result of that letter. In a relatively short time, films selected through Slamdance Unstoppable have become an integral part of Slamdance’s festival DNA. Beginning with a showcase of short films at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival, the program has since grown to include feature films. We are excited to bring back the in-person Unstoppable program at the University of Utah for the 2024 Festival!

And that’s only the beginning. As Newton said, an object in motion stays in motion...and Slamdance Unstoppable isn’t stopping anytime soon.

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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Park City Weather & Elevation: Park City has an elevation of 7,000 feet and an average January temperature between 14° and 35° Fahrenheit.

The closest hospital to The Yarrow hotel in Park City is approximately 9 minutes away. The Intermountain Healthcare Park City Hospital is located at this address: 900 Round Valley Dr, Park City, UT 84060

Salt Lake City Weather & Elevation: Salt Lake City has an elevation of 4,225 feet and an average January temperature between 27° and 40° Fahrenheit.

University of Utah: Accessible parking is located just outside the Student Union building. There are five wheelchair spaces in the theater. Accessible restrooms are down the hall from the theater next to the check-in desk. An accessible elevator is on the far west side of the building. 

The closest hospital to the University of Utah Student Union is approximately 5 minutes away. The University of Utah Hospital is located at this address: 50 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Captions: All films will be screened with captions. 

American Sign Language: The University of Utah Center for Disability & Access will be providing ASL interpreters for our Unstoppable panels and Q&As after Unstoppable screenings at the University for which we are graciously indebted. Slamdance will provide ASL interpreters for Unstoppable panels and Q&As after Unstoppable screenings at The Yarrow Hotel.

The Slamdance Channel: All films and panels will be available with captions.

Please see our FAQ below for Dates, Places, Times, Travel, Parking, Transportation, Ticketing, and Accessibility questions. 

For additional questions, contact our Slamdance Accessibility Coordinator, Brittney Thaxton, at accessibility@slamdance.com.