FilmQuest 2026 Opens With Utah Action Feature 'Whiskey Throttle'

FilmQuest launched its 13th annual run on October 22 at the Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo, Utah. The opening-night selection was "Whiskey Throttle," a motorcycle action feature produced in the state, which drew an energetic, capacity crowd ready to celebrate local filmmaking.

The screening set a boisterous tone for the 10-day genre festival, with attendees cheering for the Utah-made production. Festival programmers leaned into the regional pride, positioning the homegrown action title as a centerpiece for the opening festivities.

FilmQuest continues through the end of the month, showcasing a slate of genre features and shorts from around the world. The festival remains a key destination for independent genre cinema and emerging filmmakers seeking theatrical exposure.

This brief draws on reporting from Variety.