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.

Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & TelevisionLEARN MORE

Dr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next director of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. She will begin her appointment this

Dr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next

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Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

Bennett Curran finds documentary focus in covering fire

Bennett Curran finds documentary focus in covering fireLEARN MORE

After evacuating his home during the Palisades Fire, online film student Bennett Curran was compelled to return and start filming the effects. When he saw the Hollywood Hills

After evacuating his home during the Palisades Fire,

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Bennett Curran finds documentary focus in covering fire

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
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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Why Do the Arts Matter?LEARN MORE

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy Schulz took the stage for one final keynote address before stepping down from his dual role as Vice President for the Arts

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy

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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Class of 2025

Class of 2025LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 by bestowing 361 degrees at the CFA Graduation Convocation on May 18 to a sellout audience at Centennial

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class

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Class of 2025

The Lives of Pictures

The Lives of PicturesLEARN MORE

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video feature, "The Lives of Pictures" about the history of the Center for Creative Photography at the time of the 40th

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video

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The Lives of Pictures

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones LEARN MORE

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition

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CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Art prescriptions to aid student mental healthLEARN MORE

For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of

For many college students, navigating academic demands,

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Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dean Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased

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Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of MusicLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Music for the 2025 spring

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of DanceLEARN MORE

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance
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