Brigham Young University

Sam's curiosity about life and death deepens on a family backpacking trip, where we see nature, loss, and the cycle of existence through the lens of a six-year-old child.

Coming of age story of a boy who releases himself from the control of a manipulative father. Adapted from a short story by Leslie Norris.

When Brynn discovers hat her ex-boyfriend will be living next door for another semester, she must muster the courage to tell him how she really feels.

As his crew's loyalty crumbles and darkness closes in, an obsessed anthropologist pushes to capture the photograph he's spent his life chasing — before an ancient force claims what's left of his mind.

A nervous teen taking her driving test is roped into being the getaway driver for a bank robber. Student Film from BYU Center for Animation 2024

A father encourages a son to do things he couldn't when he was young, then he realizes his son has his own ambitions.

As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.

Johnny Lingo, one of the sharpest traders in the south pacific islands decides to bargain for a wife, and offers a record price of eight cows for Mahana, a plain girl who shuns contact. This causes quite a sensation on the island. A year later Johnny and his wife return for the first time since the marriage, and all find that something miraculous has occurred to Mahana. Johnny explains that by paying eight cows he proved that she was worth more to him than any other woman on the island. He gave her a great gift, that of self-worth.

Jason just wants to get Thanksgiving dinner over with. However, that soon becomes impossible when he finds himself caught in a frustrating time loop.

A young boy caught with his hand in the cookie jar tells a far-fetched tale to his mother about how he was abducted by aliens.

Two thieves enter the same dungeon searching for a gem worth incredible wealth, but what they find along the way is worth more than all the treasure in the dungeon combined.

A young Comanche boy is torn between his family's desire for him to attend college and his own natural aptitude for auto mechanics.

Memories of Christmas, especially those of childhood long past, can bring both joy and sorrow. This depiction of one person's bittersweet recollections, set in a small 1930s western farming community, echoes with the excitement of anticipation, the comfort of beloved family traditions, and the years of regret for a moment of childhood cruelty.

Lethe, an elderly widow, trudges out to her mailbox each day in hopes of finding a letter from her family. Unfortunately they are too wrapped up in their own lives, and the mailbox remains empty. Her neighbors try to keep her company, but cannot take the place of her absent children. They contact her family about her loneliness and discover that a letter is finally coming--but it carries devastating news.

Seeking the true Church of Jesus Christ, 14-year-old Joseph Smith prayed in a grove of trees near his home in Palmyra, New York. In answer to his humble prayer, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ visited him and told him that he must not join any of the churches on the earth at that time.

Nancy is about to receive her college degree and she has a special request for Dr. McFarland about the commencement proceedings, where parents are always given special honor. She starts to reminisce about what has led to her successful graduation, and that of her two brothers Jim and Tommy before her, despite having lost both parents long ago. After being widowed when Nancy is only two years old, her mother Laura works hard night and day to support her young family. Their only relative is Laura's brother, and Uncle Ben is a favorite of the children with his story-telling ability and easy charm. However, his own life is dominated by alcoholism, and he finds it difficult to hold a job and be a responsible member of the community. When Laura suddenly passes away, the children beg Uncle Ben to take care of them. He wishes to do so, and fights to gain custody of his young niece and nephews, but his addiction is standing in the way of his fulfilling the role of a parent.

Rise and shout with your favorite mascot as he runs, jumps and explodes into action to outwit his rivals and defeats a mysterious mastermind in his high-octane, heart-pumping return to the big screen. Will the spirit of BYU football fall into the wrong hands forever?

A boy is tragically killed in a car accident. Will his father transform into a vengeful monster, or a forgiving wise man?

A lemming tries to protect his family from genocide.

Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.