WELCOME TO DOCUTAH!
DOCUTAH International Film Festival originated
at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah.
The brainchild of Multi-Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Phil Tuckett,
DOCUTAH features newly released documentary films
surrounded by some of the most stunning landscape on the planet.
MISSION
The DOCUTAH International Film Festival at Utah Tech University brings together filmmakers and film lovers for an electric weekend celebrating the art of documentary film.
VISION | 2026 Festival – 16th Season
DOCUTAH seeks to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.
Awards are offered in the following categories:
A distinctive award, the Trailblazer, is also given to recognize the recipients’ contribution to society.
GETTING TO ST. GEORGE
Flying
For commercial flights, it is recommended you fly into Las Vegas McCarran Airport. Car rentals are available at the airport or there are two local shuttles with direct routes to St. George.
St. George Shuttle or St. George Express
In addition, St. George has a Municipal Airport. Flights to and from this airport are flown by Skywest Airlines through Delta Connections to Salt Lake City Utah and United Express to Denver. Car rentals are also available at this airport.
Local car rentals include:
Enterprise 1-800-261-7331, (435) 634-1556;
Budget 1-800-462-8343, (435) 652-8542; and
Hertz 1-800-654-3131, (435) 652-9941.
Driving
St. George, Utah, is just a 90-minute drive from Las Vegas via I-15. Surrounded by majestic mountains and striking red desert cliffs, with Zion National Park as a stunning backdrop, St. George features golf courses, luxurious spas, and a charming downtown Historic District.
Kanab, Utah, is located 90 minutes from St. George, strategically positioned near southern Utah’s most iconic national parks and scenic attractions, including Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon.
Driving Directions from St. George to Kanab:
1. Take I-15 North toward Salt Lake City.
2. Exit at UT-9 (Exit 16) toward Hurricane/Zion National Park.
3. Merge onto UT-9/W State St. heading toward Hurricane.
4. Turn right onto S. Main St./UT-59.
5. Turn left onto E 100S/UT-59 and continue on UT-59 (crossing into Arizona).
6. UT-59 transitions into AZ-389.
7. Turn left onto US-89 Alt/S Main St. and follow US-89 Alt (crossing back into Utah).
8. US-89 Alt becomes US-89, leading directly to Kanab.
Map
For questions about the Utah Tech Film Program or submitting to DOCUTAH, please reach out to:
Karman Wilson
Assistant Dean of Professional Arts
Executive Director, DOCUTAH
435.879.4273
[email protected]
Utah Tech University
225 S University Avenue
St. George, UT 84770
