I Dream in Widescreen 2021 – School of Theatre, Film & Television

The University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 16^th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN (IDIWS), the annual showcase of undergraduate thesis films celebrating a wide range of new filmmaking voices graduating from the School’s nationally ranked Film & Television program. The hybrid event will premiere concurrently in person and online: the in-person event will take place on Saturday, May 8, and IDIWS will stream online for a global audience from May 8-22. Both the in-person screening and the online streaming options are FREE to attend and watch.

The in-person edition of the School of Theatre, Film & Television’s marquee annual event will take place at the Cactus Drive-In Cinema on Saturday, May 8 – located at 6201 S Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. Tucson’s Loft Cinema Program Director Jeff Yanc will host. From May 8-22, the films will also be available to stream online at loftcinema.org via a partnership between the School and the renowned arthouse cinema. Films will compete for prizes awarded by this year’s Jury: Mike Plante (’94), Senior Programmer for Short Film at the Sundance Film Festival, Nicholas Snell (’14), screenwriter and A/V coordinator for Lucasfilm, and film critic and journalist Katie Walsh (Los Angeles Times, IndieWire, Vanity Fair).

The IDIWS2021 line-up, including fourteen films and one series pitch, is as follows:

Saturday, May 8, starting at 7:30pm MST

ACCEPTANCE – Filmmaker: Elsa Ryder
CRUSHING DANDELIONS – Filmmaker: Hannah Lee
DROPOUTS: AN OVERCAST DOCUMENTARY – Filmmakers: Tyler McEvilly + Hasan Taleb
EN LA CUNA DE MI MADRE – Filmmaker: Pablo Perez
FALLACY – Filmmaker: Atlas Woods-Smith
GHOSTS(?) – Filmmaker: Antonia Maher
IN LOVING MEMORY – Filmmaker: Kirstyn Kubicki
LUCID DREAMERS – Filmmaker: Matthew Potwardowski
MIDNIGHT SNACK – Filmmaker: Marin Stewart
ONE-WAY MIRROR – Filmmaker: Mackenzie Giguere
SCRIPTURE AND SCHOLARSHIP – Filmmaker: Stephen Morand
TEBANASU – Filmmaker: Atreyu Hasenstab
THE LAST AXIOM (SERIES PITCH) – Writer: Zelio Pereira
TREASURES BENEATH MY TREE – Filmmaker: Alexandra Cerna
WHERE THE ROTTING LEMONS FALL – Filmmaker: Brandi Burleson

Awards Ceremony
Hosted by: Jeff Yanc

VISIT IDIWS WEBSITE

IDIWS Sneak Peek: PARALLEL LINES by Neylani Castro. Two strangers repeatedly cross paths without noticing, until a brush between them unveils the invisible thread of their intertwined fates.

“I’ve always been a firm believer that everything we live through and every person we meet has a purpose, nothing is ever a coincidence. The concepts of fate, in-yun, the invisible string theory, and past lives have always intrigued me. Friendships, romantic relationships, and the family you are born into all consist of fate,” reflects writer/director Neylani Castro. “My dad is from Caimanero, Sinaloa. He was invited by his cousin to come to this retreat in Nogales, Sonora - 9 hours from where he lived. There he saw my mom for the first time. My dad says he felt a pull, a sort of magnetism towards my mom. At the end of the first day the new members were asked to pick out of a bowl who will be their guide for the rest of the retreat. When my dad picked out the paper, my mom’s name was written on it. My parents were two parallel lines, and when the time was right their fates intertwined.”

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2025! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 10 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: THE GLASS PLANET by Gaël Baup. A young astronaut defies all odds to search for his long-lost father on a perilous, uncharted glass planet—an unforgiving world where no one has ever returned, and where he must confront both the planet’s dangers and the haunting mystery of his father’s disappearance.

"It was one of my dream films to make since I was 10 years old ... It is the most ambitious project I have made so far, we got to travel with my crew to Page, Arizona and make our own space suit and shoot in amazing locations with a crew and cast of 4 people," says writer/director Gaël Baup.

The short film version of THE GLASS PLANET will be premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2025 - a feature length version is currently in production! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 10 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: PIZZA GUY RETURNS by Philip D. Summers. A timid pizza delivery guy unknowingly interrupts a cult meeting and must fight for his survival as interdimensional chaos ensues.

"'Pizza Guy Returns' is a remake of the first short film I ever made: 'Pizza Guy'. When I was 15, my high school friends and I made the original film in my dad's garage with an iPhone 6 and old Halloween decorations. I decided to screen the film at a party later that year, and to my complete surprise, my friends and parents loved it. And from that moment on, I have been working on honing my skills as a writer, director, costumer, props master, set designer, and even actor both independently and through my BFA degree here at the U of A. Before I was even accepted into the BFA program, I knew EXACTLY which film I would make as my thesis: Pizza Guy...Returns! With the script pulling thematic inspiration from actual life events that I have endured and through the extreme dedication and creativity of my team, I have been able to bring my dream to life," says writer/director Philip D. Summers.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2025! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 10 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: PLAY PRETEND by Jordan Fouts. A down on her luck party princess is given one more chance to keep her job after a gig goes horribly wrong.

"For my thesis film, I wanted to tell a story that reflected something significant to my college experience. Being a party princess has been a major part of my journey at the University of Arizona - for the past three years I have been part of a student organization that strives to bring the type of performance seen in my film to children in our Southern Arizona community. But I knew my film couldn’t be just about bright colors and fancy ball gowns. I wanted it to speak to something deeper ... so in this film, through the lens of this party princess, I hope to celebrate the lesser known artist, the one who may not be the most recognized, but whose art has more value and impact on the people around them than they realize," says writer/director Jordan Fouts.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2025! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 10 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to our friends at Arizona Public Media for the wonderful preview of I Dream in Widescreen 2025! Last week Arizona Spotlight host Mark McLemore sat down with senior filmmakers Cosmo Brusa Zappellini, Philip D. Summers, and Daniel Cadena to talk about the upcoming premiere of their senior thesis films. Also in the segment, film critic Chris Dashiell gave thoughtful reviews of films by Neylani Castro, Jordan Fouts, and Xander Maniece.

Listen the full interview and reviews: radio.azpm.org/p/radio-azspot-splash/2025/4/30/224643-5-1-25/.

These films, along with those of their peers, will premiere at I Dream in Widescreen on Saturday, May 10 at the Fox Tucson Theatre at 7pm, tickets are $5 general admission. More information and tickets are available at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu. ... See MoreSee Less

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I Dream in Widescreen Sneak Peek: PEOPLE FOR PAWS by Cody Rivera. Rivera’s film explores the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the incredible staff and volunteers who devote their lives helping animals find a better home.

“The Humane Society is a vital part of Tucson’s Community,” says writer/director Cody Rivera. “The amount of time and resources that they devote to sheltering, providing medical care, and training with the goal of finding loving homes for every animal is extremely admirable. I wanted to shine a greater light on not only the animals, but the caring and supportive people involved as well.”

Tune in to News 4 Tucson - KVOA at 5pm today, when Cody speaks about the process of making this film. PEOPLE FOR PAWS premieres at I Dream in Widescreen 2025! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 10 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat! ... See MoreSee Less

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