Apply Now

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

FTV LA: Desert Angel Venue: Landmark Sunset (8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046) September 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Strange Journey header image Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Venue: Marroney Theatre October 10, 2026 at 7:00pm
Rocky Horror Graphic for TFTV The Rocky Horror Show Venue: Marroney Theatre October 11, 2026 to October 25, 2026

Film & Television Production

News

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

Arizona Screenplay TFTV faculty bring their creative work to stages and screens this summer

TFTV faculty continued their professional creative work over the summer, taking on projects ranging from international theatre workshops and major opera productions to documentary filmmaking, research and new… More

TFTV welcomes new faculty and staff members in Fall 2026

This fall, the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) welcomes five new members to our community, each of whom brings a wealth of professional… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty & Staff

James Pack Scenic Shop Manager

James Pack is a graduate of Full Sail University with a Master of Science in Entertainment Business. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona majoring… 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

Christie Kerr Associate Director, Associate Professor

Christie Kerr is the Associate Director of the School of Theatre, Film & Television and an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Arizona. Prior to… 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

Clayton Lukens (’24) joins North American tour of ‘The Book of Mormon’ 

School of Theatre, Film & Television alum Clayton Lukens (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) was recently selected to join the national touring company of The Book of Mormon. Over… More

Filmmaker Sasha Reist (’23) speaks with CanvasRebel magazine about collaborators, mentors and the student film that changed everything

CanvasRebel, the online magazine that focuses on creatives making an impact and generating a living from their art, recently featured videographer and School of Theatre, Film & Television… 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

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

🎟✨ ON SALE NOW

Single tickets are now on sale for all shows in our 2026/27 Performance Season!

• The Rocky Horror Show: Oct. 11 - 25
• Stop Kiss: Nov. 15 - Dec.6
• New Directions Festival: Feb. 21 - Mar. 7
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Apr. 18 - May 2

Get your tickets at tickets.arizona.edu!

Are you a student? See a show for only $5! We are excited to offer$5 tickets to every theatre performance this season. Available for purchase in-person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours and with student ID. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

We look forward to seeing you at a show!

395 21
Open post by uatheatrefilmtv with ID 18107832173038260
🎟✨ ON SALE NOW Single tickets are now on sale for all shows in our 2026/27 Performance Season! • The Rocky Horror Show: Oct. 11 - 25 • Stop Kiss: Nov. 15 - Dec.6 • New Directions Festival: Feb. 21 - Mar. 7 • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Apr. 18 - May 2 Get your tickets at tickets.arizona.edu! Are you a student? See a show for only $5! We are excited to offer$5 tickets to every theatre performance this season. Available for purchase in-person at the Arizona Arts Box Office during operating hours and with student ID. More info at azart.fyi/freetftvtix. We look forward to seeing you at a show!

395 21

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television Professor and 2026 Guggenheim Fellow Elaine Romero has spent her career writing stories that explore the intersections of history, family and the U.S.-Mexico border.

In a recent interview for Arizona Public Media’s “Speaking Personally,” Elaine reflects on her creative process, the importance of approaching every play with a beginner’s mind, and how the Guggenheim Fellowship will help amplify the stories she still wants to write.

“I’ll use this fellowship at every moment to draw attention to the work,” she said. “I’m being given this privilege that I want to share with my community, my students, the University of Arizona, and my plays.”

Read more and listen to the full conversation now at the link in our bio.

71 2
Open post by uatheatrefilmtv with ID 17974851240118239
University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television Professor and 2026 Guggenheim Fellow Elaine Romero has spent her career writing stories that explore the intersections of history, family and the U.S.-Mexico border. In a recent interview for Arizona Public Media’s “Speaking Personally,” Elaine reflects on her creative process, the importance of approaching every play with a beginner’s mind, and how the Guggenheim Fellowship will help amplify the stories she still wants to write. “I’ll use this fellowship at every moment to draw attention to the work,” she said. “I’m being given this privilege that I want to share with my community, my students, the University of Arizona, and my plays.” Read more and listen to the full conversation now at the link in our bio.

71 2