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Welcome

Welcome to the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV), one of the most dynamic and innovative programs in the United States. We bring together theatre with film and television in an integrated approach - preparing you to become a versatile storyteller across stage, screen, and emerging media.

Our Live & Screened Performance program equips students with cross-platform skills in acting, directing, writing, stage design, management, and dramaturgy for both live and recorded media. Thanks to our programs in Film & Television, TFTV is ranked the No. 4 public film school in the U.S. by The Wrap, offering hands-on training alongside academic grounding in critical studies and courses in the art and business of storytelling.

At TFTV, you’ll learn directly from world-renowned scholars, award-winning creators, and industry professionals from across academia, the arts, and entertainment. Regular guest artists and insiders from the field don’t just visit — they mentor, collaborate, and connect you to real-world opportunities, including internships. It’s more than education — it’s an immersive experience that launches your career.

Our FTV LA initiative, in partnership with Film Independent, offers unique access to the Los Angeles entertainment industry—screenings, networking events, workspace, and eligibility for prestigious fellowships like Project Involve.

Our home in Tucson, Arizona, offers more than a stunning desert landscape: it hosts a vibrant cultural scene with repertory and art theaters, film festivals, and permanent theatrical showcases. TFTV also produces numerous student-led performances, including live musical theater, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

We’re proud to be the only National Top 10-ranked film school that combines theatre with film and television into a collaborative and cohesive learning experience. This rare model ensures that you graduate not only in the medium of your choice, but with cross-disciplinary training that expands your creative and professional possibilities.

At TFTV, you’ll find a supportive, challenging, and inclusive space for artistic exploration—just steps from the mountains and a short trip to the heart of the entertainment industry.

Dr. Frances Gateward
Director

Live and Screened Performance

Events

Performance Season

Almost, Maine Venue: Tornabene Theatre February 22, 2026 to March 8, 2026

Screening Events

Dead Man’s Wire Venue: Marroney Theatre January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm

Workshop Productions

New Directions Festival Venue: Tornabene Theatre March 26, 2026 to March 29, 2026

Film & Television Production

News

Portrait of Kelsie Ramos. TFTV’s Kelsie Ramos Named College of Fine Arts Outstanding Senior

The School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) is proud to share that Theatre Arts major Kelsie Ramos has been selected as a College of Fine Arts Outstanding… More

First-year Live and Screened Performance student JJ Urquidez makes Professional Debut in Borderlands Thriller

Born and raised in Tucson, first-year School of Theatre, Film & Television student JJ Urquidez never expected his college journey to begin with a starring role in a… More

Innovative Theatre Meets Film in School of Theatre, Film & Television’s production of ‘Love and Information’

TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) proudly presents the next production in its 2025/26 Performance Season, Love and Information. This sharp,… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty & Staff

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

Erin Roberts Assistant Professor of Practice

Erin Roberts: is an actor, director, improvisor, and teacher and is very excited to join the LSP Faculty at the University of Arizona this fall. Formerly a professor… More

Orquidea Morales Assistant Professor

Dr. Orquidea Morales is an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film, and Television at the University of Arizona. Her work on border violence, Latine media, and… More

Film & Television Online

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

Film & Television Los Angeles

Alumni Spotlight

From TFTV to Comic-Con: Student Film ‘Active Imagination’ Inspires Audiences

Each year at Comic-Con, the San Diego International Children’s Film Festival (SDICFF) presents a curated collection of films for audiences of all ages. As well as showcasing high-quality… More

Mikaela Shwer (’04) debuts her award-winning documentary at the 33rd Arizona International Film Festival

The 33rd edition of the Arizona International Film Festival opens this week. The state’s longest-running festival will present 107 films from 21 countries and feature multiple faculty and alumni filmmakers from… More

TFTV Alum Craig T. Nelson returns to campus to celebrate reopening of Marroney Theatre and stage that now bears his name

Last week the School of Theatre, Film & Television welcomed alum Craig T. Nelson back to campus for the re-opening of the Marroney Theatre. The storied actor, writer,… More

Take a virtual tour of the University of Arizona

Take a quick virtual tour of the Fine Arts District and the rest of the UA Campus, click here.

Instagram

Join @uatheatrefilmtv and @rowkpresents for a special advance screening of Dead Man’s Wire, the latest film from acclaimed director Gus Van Sant, taking place one day before its nationwide theatrical release.

Dead Man’s Wire tells the extraordinary true story of the 1977 kidnapping that transformed aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero. Directed by Van Sant and written by Austin Kolodney, the film stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino. The film made its North American premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, where it was met with critical acclaim, and it currently holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The screening will take place on January 15, 2026, at 7pm in the Marroney Theatre on the University of Arizona campus. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

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Join @uatheatrefilmtv and @rowkpresents for a special advance screening of Dead Man’s Wire, the latest film from acclaimed director Gus Van Sant, taking place one day before its nationwide theatrical release. Dead Man’s Wire tells the extraordinary true story of the 1977 kidnapping that transformed aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero. Directed by Van Sant and written by Austin Kolodney, the film stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino. The film made its North American premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, where it was met with critical acclaim, and it currently holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The screening will take place on January 15, 2026, at 7pm in the Marroney Theatre on the University of Arizona campus. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

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TOMORROW!

Don’t miss What’s Up Docs?, a showcase of bold, inspiring student documentaries created by @uatheatrefilmtv filmmakers.

Bring a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of unforgettable storytelling.

Dec. 16 at 7pm in the Marroney Theatre - FREE!

📷: behind the scenes photo from Javier Guerra’s HILOS DEL MAR, premiering at What’s Up, Docs?

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TOMORROW! Don’t miss What’s Up Docs?, a showcase of bold, inspiring student documentaries created by @uatheatrefilmtv filmmakers. Bring a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of unforgettable storytelling. Dec. 16 at 7pm in the Marroney Theatre - FREE! 📷: behind the scenes photo from Javier Guerra’s HILOS DEL MAR, premiering at What’s Up, Docs?

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