1. TFTV launches Film & Television Los Angeles

    The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television has launched Film & Television Los Angeles, a Los Angeles outpost that will provide access and opportunities for students and alumni in the hub of the entertainment industry.  The highly ranked film school has entered a partnership with Film Independent, dedicated to fostering emerging talent and professional development and […]

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  2. CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

    College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received the “Early Career Scholar Award” for her innovative work at the Wonder Studio at Biosphere 2. Marcos Serafim (art) was named a 2025–26 Udall Center Fellow for SEMIPERMEABLE, a project exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis through digital […]

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  3. Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

    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 Arizona, a new initiative led by Arizona Arts aims to support student mental health in a creative way — by tapping into the healing power of the arts. Research shows that […]

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  4. Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

    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 summer. Gateward currently serves as professor and chair of the Department of Communication, Culture, and Media Studies at Howard University. Previously, she was professor of cinema and television arts at California […]

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  5. Undergraduate Research Symposium

    The School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium is a showcase of outstanding essays on film and television themes, presented by TFTV students. The symposium will feature seven amazing student presentations as well as a keynote by Dr. Mónica García-Blizzard (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) in the Silver and Sage Room at Old […]

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  6. Magic Hour 2025

    What do an arrogant AI painter, an eerie guestbook, a missing chicken, a resentful dancer, a father-daughter camping trip, a quest for vengeance, two sisters at a party, a trio stuck on a backroad, and a woman stuck in a rom-com world have in common? They are all part of MAGIC HOUR, a free screening […]

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  7. BFA Acting & Musical Theatre 2025 Senior Showcase

    The School of Theatre, Film & Television is excited to present the 2025 BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Senior Showcase in the Marroney Theatre on April 19, 2025. Join us at this exclusive screening to view and celebrate the outstanding talents of the BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Class of 2025 on the big screen. The digital […]

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  8. Bennett Curran finds documentary focus in covering fire

    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 go up in flames, he knew what he needed to do. “I just had this feeling that I needed to get back and start documenting the effects,” […]

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  9. In Conversation with Shōgun producer Maegan Houang

    Join us for a conversation and screening event with writer/director Maegan Houang. Maegan is a writer/director based in Los Angeles and Michigan. She is currently a producer on Shōgun Season 2 (FX) and previously served as a co-producer on Park Chan-Wook’s The Sympathizer (HBO), a story editor on Shōgun(FX) and a staff writer on Season 2 of Counterpart (Starz/MRC). She is currently writing Nekrokosm (A24) […]

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  10. Outliers and Outlaws

    Lesbian Looks, celebrating 31 years of lesbian perspectives in film, will screen “Outliers and Outlaws” on March 27 at the Marroney Theatre. Free admission. They arrived in VW vans and old cars, on buses and motorcycles, and forged a vibrant alternative community that ultimately transformed regional politics, mainstream culture, and LGBTQ+ history. The hundreds of […]

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