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UPCOMING EVENTS

PitchNic Premiere

NOVEMBER 5, '26

A one-night-only event showcasing four original short films created by Utah's next generation of storytellers.

PAST EVENTS

Backyard Film Bash

SEPTEMBER 19, '26

Spy Hop’s first annual Backyard Film Bash is happening this September. Sign up today to join us!

Pixel Gallery

AUGUST 13, '26

A teen-built video game hits its opening night—alongside a year of design student artwork, all under one roof.

Heatwave

JULY 31, '26

Live local music festival featuring original music written and performed by local teens.

Summer Apprenticeship Showcase

JULY 27, '26

Four apprenticeships, one summer, and a whole lot to show for it.

LIVE: Maria Chávez

JULY 13, '26

Live Performance by Abstract Turntablist and Sound Artist, Maria Chávez

REEL STORIES Premiere

JUNE 25, '26

An evening of short documentaries created by local teens during a three-week bootcamp.

NEWS

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Spy Hop Celebrates the First-Ever Backyard Film Bash and 2026 Award Winners

Inaugural event brought filmmakers, musicians, artists, and community members together at Smith’s Ballpark for a night of movies, music, and making some noise

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Wake the Lake: Youth speak up for the Great Salt Lake

Young people have a lot to say—and when it comes to the future of the Great Salt Lake, they’re using every creative tool they have to speak up.

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Radio production students take over RadioACTive on KRCL

Sharing their audio essays, students in Loud and Clear were invited to take over RadioACTive and share their work with a new audience.

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Create your own pet: free character-building activity and worksheet

Design a one-of-a-kind pet in this tutorial—and check out our free, downloadable character creation worksheet.

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Announcing Spy Hop’s New Executive Director

We are honored to announce that Larissa Trout has been selected as Spy Hop’s new Executive Director.

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Spy Hop Names Larissa Trout as New Executive Director

Spy Hop Productions, Inc, (Spy Hop), a leader in the field of youth media arts education, is proud to announce that Larissa Trout has been selected as its new Executive Director.