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.

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

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 SeasonLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with the world’s best Grammy-winning performances with Oscar-nominated artists.

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with

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Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

CFA faculty awarded RII production seed grants

CFA faculty awarded RII production seed grantsLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Office for Research, Innovation and Impact has awarded its 2022-2023 production seed grants to CFA group projects.

The University of Arizona Office for Research, Innovation

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CFA faculty awarded RII production seed grants

I Dream in Widescreen 2022 returns to the Fox Theatre

I Dream in Widescreen 2022 returns to the Fox TheatreLEARN MORE

I Dream in Widescreen, the annual showcase of senior thesis films made by emerging filmmakers, returns to the Fox Theatre on May 7.

I Dream in Widescreen, the annual showcase of senior thesis

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I Dream in Widescreen 2022 returns to the Fox Theatre

de Kooning documentary drops at SXSW 2022

de Kooning documentary drops at SXSW 2022LEARN MORE

The Thief Collector unravels the layers of the infamous de Kooning heist, exploring how far someone would go for something that they covet.

The Thief Collector unravels the layers of the infamous de

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de Kooning documentary drops at SXSW 2022

Medici Mondays: Gyselle Cuevas

Medici Mondays: Gyselle CuevasLEARN MORE

Gyselle Cuevas served as a production assistant on an independent film, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle donors.

Gyselle Cuevas served as a production assistant on an

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Medici Mondays: Gyselle Cuevas

Arizona film program ranks No. 7 by The Wrap

Arizona film program ranks No. 7 by The WrapLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television was ranked No. 7 for public universities in the latest rankings from The Wrap.

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film &

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Arizona film program ranks No. 7 by The Wrap

Lindsay Utz: 2021 Alumna of the Year

Lindsay Utz: 2021 Alumna of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association named Lindsay Utz (BA ’03, Media Arts) the College of Fine Arts’ 2021 Alumna of the Year.

The University of Arizona Alumni Association

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Lindsay Utz: 2021 Alumna of the Year

Alumna earns Emmy nominations for editing 'Mare of Easttown'

Alumna earns Emmy nominations for editing 'Mare of Easttown'LEARN MORE

Alumna Amy Duddleston earns two Emmy Award nominations as editor of the HBO series, Mare of Easttown, career firsts for the veteran editor.

Alumna Amy Duddleston earns two Emmy Award nominations as

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Alumna earns Emmy nominations for editing 'Mare of Easttown'

Arizona Arts launches Signature Series 2021

Arizona Arts launches Signature Series 2021LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts launches 'Signature Series,' a new series showcases the division's most compelling, engaging arts events on and off campus. 

Arizona Arts launches 'Signature Series,' a new series

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Arizona Arts launches Signature Series 2021

Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance Troupe

Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance TroupeLEARN MORE

Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance Troupe and its role in creating cultural identity among Chinese American adoptees.

Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance

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Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance Troupe

Film by graduate Faye Ruiz garners national distribution deal

Film by graduate Faye Ruiz garners national distribution dealLEARN MORE

A student film by University of Arizona graduate Faye Ruiz, "The Lights Are On, No One's Home," has been acquired for national distribution.

A student film by University of Arizona graduate Faye Ruiz,

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Film by graduate Faye Ruiz garners national distribution deal

PHOTOS: 2021 'I Dream in Widescreen' at the drive-in

PHOTOS: 2021 'I Dream in Widescreen' at the drive-inLEARN MORE

Photos and award winners from 'I Dream in Widescreen 2021,' the School of Theatre, Film & Television annual showcase of senior thesis films.

Photos and award winners from 'I Dream in Widescreen 2021,'

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PHOTOS: 2021 'I Dream in Widescreen' at the drive-in

College of Fine Arts names spring 2021 'Outstanding Senior, GTAs'

College of Fine Arts names spring 2021 'Outstanding Senior, GTAs'LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts awards the spring 2021 honors, Outstanding Senior and Graduate Teaching Assistants.

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts awards the

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College of Fine Arts names spring 2021 'Outstanding Senior, GTAs'

Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for creators, scholars

Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for creators, scholarsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for creators and scholars who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC).

Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for

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Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for creators, scholars
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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive ArtsLEARN MORE

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program director, which includes a new interdisciplinary degree in the College of Fine Arts.

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program

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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA students

Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA studentsLEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts provides their students with the best learning environment possible. A major part of that is providing them resources to keep them at the top of their

The College of Fine Arts provides their students with the

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Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA students

Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grants

Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grantsLEARN MORE

Five arts, humanities, resilience projects were selected to receive funding from the TRIF Water, Environment, and Energy Solutions initiative

Five arts, humanities, resilience projects were selected to

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Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grants

New opportunities for cultivating arts research

New opportunities for cultivating arts researchLEARN MORE

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are available to College of Fine Arts faculty, like RII seed grants and Udall Fellowships.

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are

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New opportunities for cultivating arts research

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin, Texas, March 11-14 for the 2023 South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin,

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Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023
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