The Art of Film

Arizona Arts presents a variety of film festivals and film events. Led by a stellar faculty, the School of Theatre, Film & Television offers annual student showcases, “I Dream in Widescreen,” “What’s Up, Docs,” and “Magic Hour,” along with programs, lecture series and filmmaker talkbacks from the Hanson FilmTV Institute.

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debutLEARN MORE

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World Cinema Documentary Audience Award for "Prime Minister" at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31. Utz

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World

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Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Spring Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

Spring Arts Preview from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.  This spring we will

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts

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Spring Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom Trailblazer

Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom TrailblazerLEARN MORE

Jocelyn Markeson has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the School of Theatre, Film & Television and College of Fine Arts.

Jocelyn Markeson has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom Trailblazer

Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no costLEARN MORE

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you have access to incredible arts events, often at little to no cost?

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you

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Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences

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Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohort

Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohortLEARN MORE

School of Theatre, Film & Television faculty Elaine Romero and Lisanne Skyler were selected for the 2024-25 Udall Center Fellows cohort. 

School of Theatre, Film & Television faculty Elaine Romero

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Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohort

Online film students, the Bomar brothers, make 'American Gothic'

Online film students, the Bomar brothers, make 'American Gothic'LEARN MORE

Grant and Dean Bomar, aspiring filmmakers, are taking their first steps toward becoming the next Coen Brothers through the Film & Television BA program at Arizona

Grant and Dean Bomar, aspiring filmmakers, are taking

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Online film students, the Bomar brothers, make 'American Gothic'

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit of Wonder on Nov. 1 at Centennial Hall. Now you can watch all of the talks here.

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit

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Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

After a successful career, student finds Arizona Online

After a successful career, student finds Arizona OnlineLEARN MORE

After 24 years in TV news, Lori Bentley Law decided to make a change. She found the Digital Arts and Practices degree on Arizona Online.

After 24 years in TV news, Lori Bentley Law decided to make

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After a successful career, student finds Arizona Online

Medici Mondays: Adi Beckman

Medici Mondays: Adi BeckmanLEARN MORE

Adi Beckman interned at NBC on the Universal Studios backlot working in development for Peacock and NBC Broadcast, thanks to the support from the College of Fine Arts Medici

Adi Beckman interned at NBC on the Universal Studios

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Medici Mondays: Adi Beckman

TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows program

TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows programLEARN MORE

Film faculty Yuri Makino and Michael Mulcahy were selected for Udall Center Fellows program to support films on healthcare and climate change.

Film faculty Yuri Makino and Michael Mulcahy were

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TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows program

Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'

Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'LEARN MORE

When Tia Stephens needed a local issue to explore for her honors capstone documentary film project, the School of Art graduating senior picked a topic we sometimes take

When Tia Stephens needed a local issue to

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Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'

"Missing in Brooks County" nominated for a Peabody Award

"Missing in Brooks County" nominated for a Peabody AwardLEARN MORE

The film, "Missing in Brooks County," earned a nomination for a Peabody Award in the documentary category, it was announced April 11.

The film, "Missing in Brooks County," earned a nomination

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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grantsLEARN MORE

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received 2022-23 Production Grants from the Office for Research, Innovation and Impact.

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received

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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmakingLEARN MORE

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only spent three years there before moving

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted

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Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Arizona film alumna hired by George Lucas' Edutopia

Arizona film alumna hired by George Lucas' EdutopiaLEARN MORE

Arizona film alumna Roxanna Denise Stevens Ibarra was selected as the inaugural Video Production Fellow at George Lucas' Edutopia.

Arizona film alumna Roxanna Denise Stevens Ibarra was

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Arizona film alumna hired by George Lucas' Edutopia

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October eventsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs from Family Weekend to Homecoming this October.

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature

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Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events
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Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for "Uplifted Voices"

Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for "Uplifted Voices"LEARN MORE

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s performing arts series, and the Tucson Desert Song Festival are proud to welcome the

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the

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Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for

Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser ScholarLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate music students.  The

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the

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Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibitionLEARN MORE

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition, viewers can walk through a fictional burned forest, watch a video with a fire map of the western United States and listen to

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition,

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Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop OdysseyLEARN MORE

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University

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Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr.

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Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort namedLEARN MORE

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been selected as part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort, earning funding to support research projects.  The

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been

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Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Broadway in Tucson announces 20th season

Broadway in Tucson announces 20th seasonLEARN MORE

Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary with its 2025 / 2026 season, featuring "Back to the Future," "The Wiz," and Moulin Rouge!, winner of 10 Tony Awards,

Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary

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Broadway in Tucson announces 20th season

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debutLEARN MORE

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World Cinema Documentary Audience Award for "Prime Minister" at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31. Utz

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World

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Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut
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