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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

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Screening Events

Magic Hour 2026 Venue: Marroney Theatre May 13, 2026 at 6:30pmMay 14, 2026 at 6:30pm

Workshop Productions

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Film & Television Production

News

Still from When the World Went Quiet. Magic Hour Spotlight: TFTV Student Films Zombie Thriller at Tucson High

If you attended Tucson High School, the setting for Olivia Barnes’ post-apocalyptic film When the World Went Quiet might seem familiar. Barnes filmed the 8-minute movie at the… More

Photo of Eyde Belasco Award-Winning Casting Director Eyde Belasco (’91) Returns to Campus for Audition Workshop

TFTV recently welcomed back to campus acclaimed casting director and alum Eyde Belasco (’91) for a hands-on audition workshop that gave students direct exposure to professional film and… More

TFTV Named to Variety's Education Impact Report graphic University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television Named to Variety’s 2026 Education Impact Report

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has been named to Variety’s 2026 Education Impact Report, marking the School’s debut in the publication’s annual… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty & Staff

Michael Mulcahy Associate Professor

Michael Mulcahy is a filmmaker, teacher and freelance production sound mixer. He recently served as 1st unit production sound mixer for Alex Cox’s new film, Tombstone Rashomon. His… More

David Morden Associate Professor

David Morden is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Movement.  For Arizona Repertory Theatre, he directed Lend Me a Tenor and Inspecting Carol and has served as voice and/or… More

Jayna Rogers Hanson Coordinator

Jayna joined the School of Theatre, Film and Television in early 2025 as the Hanson Coordinator. She is a University of Oregon graduate, where she earned a degree… 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

Sydney Townsend (‘25) Joins the Cast of Alicia Keys’ Critically Acclaimed ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

As she prepared to graduate last spring, Sydney Townsend (BFA Musical Theatre, ’25) was also navigating a major career milestone: auditioning for the national tour of Hell’s Kitchen,… More

From Improv to Impact: Hope Baker’s Rise as a Voice for Authentic Representation

Hope Baker (BA ’22, Communications with a Theatre minor) is an actor, writer, and advocate whose creative journey took root at the University of Arizona School of Theatre,… More

Photo of Rafael Gomez behind the camera. Film Independent Names TFTV Alum Rafael Gomez (‘14) as 2026 Project Involve Fellow

Rafael Gomez (BFA Film & Television, ‘14) has been named a 2026 Cinematography Fellow of Project Involve, Film Independent’s renowned mentorship program which has fostered the careers of… More

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I Dream in Widescreen 2026 is making major headlines today. Check out the cover stories in the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Weekly celebrating the films, the filmmakers, and the creative journeys behind Saturday’s premiere screenings.

And on the radio and in podcast world, today’s edition of Arizona Spotlight also features an in-depth interview with TFTV filmmakers. Tune in this evening at 6:00pm and tomorrow at 8:00pm on @NPR 89.1 FM.

Read and hear more about the inspiration and process behind this year’s films - all stories are available now at the links in our bio.

For tickets and full event details, visit idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio).

$5 Admission
Fox Tucson Theatre
May 9 | 7 PM
Doors open at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab your seat.

Please note: Fox Tucson Theatre is now cashless and has implemented a clear bag policy.

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I Dream in Widescreen 2026 is making major headlines today. Check out the cover stories in the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Weekly celebrating the films, the filmmakers, and the creative journeys behind Saturday’s premiere screenings. And on the radio and in podcast world, today’s edition of Arizona Spotlight also features an in-depth interview with TFTV filmmakers. Tune in this evening at 6:00pm and tomorrow at 8:00pm on @NPR 89.1 FM. Read and hear more about the inspiration and process behind this year’s films - all stories are available now at the links in our bio. For tickets and full event details, visit idiw.tftv.arizona.edu (link in bio). $5 Admission Fox Tucson Theatre May 9 | 7 PM Doors open at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab your seat. Please note: Fox Tucson Theatre is now cashless and has implemented a clear bag policy.

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