Welcome

When you look at our School's website you hopefully will notice something you will not see virtually anywhere else in North America. Unlike almost every other program, we unite theatre, film, and television in one School. Your ability to work in all three areas reflects the professional world and the exciting new careers that await you when you graduate. They aren’t separate in the world of work, and they aren’t separate in your experience in the School of Theatre, Film & Television.

 

Our extraordinary faculty offers comprehensive training in the art and business of storytelling. Whether that story is told on stage, on screens, or in the emerging world of media and entertainment, you will be given the education, training, and hands-on experience to become artistic makers and leaders for the future.

 

Part of our commitment to prepare you for your future career is our extensive internship program. These opportunities allow you to engage the professional area of your choice and learn from experienced practitioners by working alongside them.

 

Welcome to one of America’s most exciting arts environments. Come join us and take your place with talented colleagues who share your passion for the study, the business, and the art of storytelling. Explore the rich emotional possibilities offered only through live performance and the immersive cinematic and media experience we offer you in the School of Theatre, Film, & Television.

 

Brant Pope
Interim Director

Events

Repertory Theatre

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Screening Events

I Dream in Widescreen 2024 Venue: Fox Tucson Theatre May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm

Next Performance Collective

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News

Student filmmakers talk IDIWS ’24 on Arizona Spotlight

This weekend the School of Theatre, Film & Television will host I Dream in Widescreen, the annual showcase of senior thesis films made by emerging filmmakers graduating from… More

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 19th annual I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN

  TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) presents the 19th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of… More

Zero Gravity Management signs TFTV Film Student Tatum Sailors (BFA, ’24)

The film and television production and management company Zero Gravity Management have signed Tatum Sailors (BFA Film & Television ’24) with manager Matt DiPaolo. This marks the first… More

Featured Faculty

Anna Cooper Assistant Professor

Anna Cooper’s research interests include classical and contemporary Hollywood, transnational and postcolonial cinemas, representations of gender, space/place/mobilities in film, and feminist film and media studies. Her forthcoming monograph,… More

Matthew S. Marcus Instructor

Matt Marcus is the Faculty Sound Designer at the School of Theatre Arts and runs the Sound Department. He teaches courses in sound for the theatre, and sound… More

Elaine Romero Associate Professor

Playwright Elaine Romero once passed out ham sandwiches with Mother Teresa in Paris. She loves to write in coffee shops and claims that most of her plays “begin… More

Student Work

UA FTV Fiction Films

Our students' films have gained recognition at the world's top films festivals, including the Berlin Intl. Film Festival and Sundance, and feature stellar performances from rising stars in the Theatre programs. BA and BFA students in the film program work collaboratively on films, with BA students applying skills learned in producing and studies courses to lead projects in the producer role. Magic Hour and I Dream in Widescreen are the popular showcases for fiction produced in the program. More

Design Tech Showcase Reveals Secrets

Every year, the school brings agents, professional designers and production specialists to campus to view the work of our actors and design and technology students. The annual Showcase of Talent offers our students a valuable next step into the business and direct access to industry professionals. More

UA FTV Documentaries

Our production students gain experience in documentary, and are taught by working filmmakers whose films can be seen on HBO, Netflix, and PBS. The documentary work is original and eclectic, and reflects the rich culture of Tucson. Student work is regularly showcased at What’s up, Docs at The Loft Cinema and at I Dream in Widescreen, the gala event of BFA senior thesis films that regularly draws crowds of over 1000 to the historic Fox Tucson Theatre. More

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IDIWS Sneak Peek: LOVESICK by Mira Pike. A waitress with an obsessive crush on a regular customer seeks out a love spell with terrifying consequences.

“I wanted to make a horror film that centered on the horror of having a crush. I liked the idea of showing the psychological torture that a woman might put herself through for one man’s love and affection. I wanted to encapsulate the obsession, paranoia, and hopefulness that she feels, only for her to be disappointed over and over again,“ says writer/director Mira Pike.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: LOVESICK by Mira Pike. A waitress with an obsessive crush on a regular customer seeks out a love spell with terrifying consequences.

“I wanted to make a horror film that centered on the horror of having a crush. I liked the idea of showing the psychological torture that a woman might put herself through for one man’s love and affection. I wanted to encapsulate the obsession, paranoia, and hopefulness that she feels, only for her to be disappointed over and over again,“ says writer/director Mira Pike.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!Image attachment

IDIWS Sneak Peek: SOMETHING BLUE by Fiona Paskoff. After leaving her fiancé, a disoriented woman must confront her judgmental mother and grandmother while scouting for wedding venues.

“I’ve always been intrigued by familial dynamics, particularly between women. In writing my thesis, I was intrigued by the correlation between pressures surrounding marriage and the unspoken divisions it creates amongst generations of women. I wanted to explore what would happen if that tension was brought to the surface and a family of women were forced to confront their pasts in order to make room for the love they have for one another in the present,” says writer/co-director Fiona Paskoff.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!
... See MoreSee Less

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IDIWS Sneak Peek: SOMETHING BLUE by Fiona Paskoff. After leaving her fiancé, a disoriented woman must confront her judgmental mother and grandmother while scouting for wedding venues.

“I’ve always been intrigued by familial dynamics, particularly between women. In writing my thesis, I was intrigued by the correlation between pressures surrounding marriage and the unspoken divisions it creates amongst generations of women. I wanted to explore what would happen if that tension was brought to the surface and a family of women were forced to confront their pasts in order to make room for the love they have for one another in the present,” says writer/co-director Fiona Paskoff.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!Image attachment

IDIWS Sneak Peek: THE BRI INCIDENT by Andrew Morrill. A carefree date night ends up going awry, forcing Tre to worry about the safety of his date at his own expense.

“The first 2 acts of this story actually happened to a friend of mine. I felt that this unique predicament that he was in provided an engaging look at issues of race, conscience, and friendship in contemporary America,” says writer/director Andrew Morrill.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!
... See MoreSee Less

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IDIWS Sneak Peek: THE BRI INCIDENT by Andrew Morrill. A carefree date night ends up going awry, forcing Tre to worry about the safety of his date at his own expense.

“The first 2 acts of this story actually happened to a friend of mine. I felt that this unique predicament that he was in provided an engaging look at issues of race, conscience, and friendship in contemporary America,” says writer/director Andrew Morrill.

Premiering at I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!Image attachment
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