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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

Rocky Horror Graphic for TFTV The Rocky Horror Show Venue: Marroney Theatre October 11, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Photo of Amos Kennedy and his work. Proceed and Be Bold Venue: Marroney Theatre October 12, 2026 at 5:30pm
Still from Loren Waters film 'Tiger' DocScapes: Short Films and Conversation with Loren Waters Venue: Marroney Theatre November 5, 2026 at 6:00pm

Film & Television Production

News

Photo from Matt Goldman class visit. TFTV connects with the Tucson Film Festival

Four student films from the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) have been selected to screen at this year’s Tucson Film Festival, giving emerging… More

Photo of Orquidea Morales TFTV Professor Orquidea Morales Featured in Los Angeles Times Story on Latino Audiences and Horror

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television professor Orquidea Morales was featured in a recent Los Angeles Times story exploring the strong connection between Latino audiences… More

Applications are now open for TFTV’s FTV LA: Film & Television History Research Experience

This three-day academic field trip to Los Angeles will give selected students an opportunity to engage directly with the history, preservation, and critical study of film and television… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty & Staff

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

David Yarnelle Assistant Professor of Practice

David Yarnelle, Theatre Studies, has been a member of The School of Theatre, Film and Television faculty for nearly twenty years teaching theatre arts courses to students across… More

Hannah Meyer Academic Advisor

Hannah is a native Midwesterner who joined the College of Fine Arts in 2023. She works with students in the School of Theatre, Film & Television, advising majors 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

Photo from premiere of Sync Three Years After TFTV, RJ Zabasky (’23) Makes His Feature Film Debut in Hollywood

Just three years after graduating from the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television, RJ Zabasky (BA Film & Television, ’23) has written and directed his… More

Sensation Cinema: New Book from Mike Plante (’94) Spotlights Groundbreaking Film Exhibitor Louis Sher and the Art of Finding an Audience

For more than three decades, University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television alum Mike Plante (’94) has been finding audiences for films that might otherwise slip… More

Photo of Adam Harper TFTV Alum Adam Harper (’24) Joins Expedition to Explore Pacific Seafloor

  University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television alum Adam Harper (BA Film & Television, ’24) will spend 30 days aboard a research vessel helping collect… 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.

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“Hi there - I’m Brad Majors, this is Janet Weiss - my fiancée.”

These two lovebirds are about to embark on a chaotic and transformative journey in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.

❤️ Previews | Oct. 11 & 15
🖤 Performances | Oct. 16–25
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

STUDENTS: $5 student tickets are available for every theatre performance this season. Purchase in person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours with a valid student ID from any high school or college. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

📸 @catsphotoshoot
Costume Design by Patrick Holt

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“Hi there - I’m Brad Majors, this is Janet Weiss - my fiancée.” These two lovebirds are about to embark on a chaotic and transformative journey in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. ❤️ Previews | Oct. 11 & 15 🖤 Performances | Oct. 16–25 🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio! STUDENTS: $5 student tickets are available for every theatre performance this season. Purchase in person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours with a valid student ID from any high school or college. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix. 📸 @catsphotoshoot Costume Design by Patrick Holt

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Join us for a FREE screening of ‘Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror’ this Saturday, October 10 in the Marroney Theatre.

Celebrating 50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ the biggest cult film of all time. Explore the origins of this groundbreaking phenomenon, its enduring impact on popular culture and its socio-political resonance today. From its beginnings as a London stage production to its evolution into a cinematic sensation, the film’s iconic songs and performances continue to celebrate individuality, challenge conventions and inspire generations of fans.

Produced and directed by Linus O’Brien, son of ‘Rocky Horror’ creator Richard O’Brien, the documentary premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

Watch the trailer now at the link in our bio!

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Join us for a FREE screening of ‘Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror’ this Saturday, October 10 in the Marroney Theatre. Celebrating 50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ the biggest cult film of all time. Explore the origins of this groundbreaking phenomenon, its enduring impact on popular culture and its socio-political resonance today. From its beginnings as a London stage production to its evolution into a cinematic sensation, the film’s iconic songs and performances continue to celebrate individuality, challenge conventions and inspire generations of fans. Produced and directed by Linus O’Brien, son of ‘Rocky Horror’ creator Richard O’Brien, the documentary premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival. Watch the trailer now at the link in our bio!

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Four TFTV student films have been selected for this weekend’s Tucson Film Festival.

We’re thrilled to see the work of the following student filmmakers on the screen at The Screening Room this weekend:

THE EXCHANGE RATE — Sean Leeman
Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM

BE STILL, BOONE — Clinton Willis
Saturday, October 10 | 12:30 PM

MF! MEZZO FORTE — Ellen Walker and Ellie Moffet
Sunday, October 11 | 12:30 PM

KAIN TAYO “LET’S EAT” — Caroline Rosen
Sunday, October 11 | 5:00 PM

Congratulations to Sean, Clinton, Ellen, Ellie and Caroline on this exciting recognition of their work. We’re proud to see TFTV represented at one of our hometown film festivals!

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Four TFTV student films have been selected for this weekend’s Tucson Film Festival. We’re thrilled to see the work of the following student filmmakers on the screen at The Screening Room this weekend: THE EXCHANGE RATE — Sean Leeman Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM BE STILL, BOONE — Clinton Willis Saturday, October 10 | 12:30 PM MF! MEZZO FORTE — Ellen Walker and Ellie Moffet Sunday, October 11 | 12:30 PM KAIN TAYO “LET’S EAT” — Caroline Rosen Sunday, October 11 | 5:00 PM Congratulations to Sean, Clinton, Ellen, Ellie and Caroline on this exciting recognition of their work. We’re proud to see TFTV represented at one of our hometown film festivals! Read more at the link in our bio.

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Rocky Horror Tech Day ✅

Whew! We’re one big step closer to the opening of The Rocky Horror Show.

❤️ Previews | Oct. 11 & 15
🖤 Performances | Oct. 16–25
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

STUDENTS: $5 student tickets are available for every theatre performance this season. Purchase in person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours with a valid student ID from any high school or college. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

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Rocky Horror Tech Day ✅ Whew! We’re one big step closer to the opening of The Rocky Horror Show. ❤️ Previews | Oct. 11 & 15 🖤 Performances | Oct. 16–25 🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio! STUDENTS: $5 student tickets are available for every theatre performance this season. Purchase in person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours with a valid student ID from any high school or college. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

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