Damn These Heels LGBTQ Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
An LGBTQ+ film festival in Salt Lake City that began as a handful of screenings during Pride Week in 2003. It is the mountain west’s longest running queer film festival and is now called Utah Queer Film Festival.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 23 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 50 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
2003
Venue
50 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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