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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

Jerry’s Girls Venue: Marroney Theatre April 19, 2026 to May 3, 2026

Screening Events

Still from Children of Las Brisas Children of Las Brisas Venue: Marroney Theatre March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm

Workshop Productions

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

Film & Television Production

News

Photo of Bennett Curran Arizona Online Filmmaker Bennett Curran Earns National Recognition with Award-Winning Documentary

From scholarship recipient to award-winning filmmaker, Bennett Curran’s creative journey continues to gain national momentum. With support from the College of Fine Arts for his documentary California is… More

Portrait of Clayton Lukens. Clayton Lukens (’24) Returns to Centennial Hall with ‘The Book of Mormon’ National Tour

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television alum Clayton Lukens (BFA Musical Theatre ’24) is returning to Centennial Hall as a member of the national tour of… More

Photo from ALMOST, MAINE rehearsal. University of Arizona Theatre Students Explore Human Connection in “Almost, Maine”

TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) proudly presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani, a heartwarming and whimsical exploration of love in… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty & Staff

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

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

Daniel Staggs Assistant Professor of Practice

Daniel is currently the faculty Technical Director and head of Theatre Design and Production for the School of Theatre, Film, & Television. He has worked in the technical… 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

TFTV Alumni Shine at the Loft Film Fest

The Loft Film Fest returns to Tucson November 5–13, and the School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) is proud to celebrate multiple alumni filmmakers in this year’s… 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

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

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On Monday, the School of Theatre, Film & Television brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members in the Marroney Theatre for a free sneak preview of The Chaplain and the Doctor.

We were joined by the film’s director, Dr. Jessica Zitter, and producer Jen Gilomen for a post-screening Q&A moderated by TFTV Professor Jacob Bricca, ACE, who also served as the film’s editor.

Gilomen also met with TFTV students in small group sessions, sharing career advice and insights on grant writing, impact and outreach, and documentary filmmaking.

The film, which had its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival and has since screened at more than a dozen festivals, follows a hospital chaplain and physician Dr. Zitter as they work together to bring connection and compassion to a broken healthcare system - one patient at a time.

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On Monday, the School of Theatre, Film & Television brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members in the Marroney Theatre for a free sneak preview of The Chaplain and the Doctor. We were joined by the film’s director, Dr. Jessica Zitter, and producer Jen Gilomen for a post-screening Q&A moderated by TFTV Professor Jacob Bricca, ACE, who also served as the film’s editor. Gilomen also met with TFTV students in small group sessions, sharing career advice and insights on grant writing, impact and outreach, and documentary filmmaking. The film, which had its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival and has since screened at more than a dozen festivals, follows a hospital chaplain and physician Dr. Zitter as they work together to bring connection and compassion to a broken healthcare system - one patient at a time.

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