Welcome

When you look at our School's website you hopefully will notice something you will not see virtually anywhere else in North America. Unlike almost every other program, we unite theatre, film, and television in one School. Your ability to work in all three areas reflects the professional world and the exciting new careers that await you when you graduate. They aren’t separate in the world of work, and they aren’t separate in your experience in the School of Theatre, Film & Television.

 

Our extraordinary faculty offers comprehensive training in the art and business of storytelling. Whether that story is told on stage, on screens, or in the emerging world of media and entertainment, you will be given the education, training, and hands-on experience to become artistic makers and leaders for the future.

 

Part of our commitment to prepare you for your future career is our extensive internship program. These opportunities allow you to engage the professional area of your choice and learn from experienced practitioners by working alongside them.

 

Welcome to one of America’s most exciting arts environments. Come join us and take your place with talented colleagues who share your passion for the study, the business, and the art of storytelling. Explore the rich emotional possibilities offered only through live performance and the immersive cinematic and media experience we offer you in the School of Theatre, Film, & Television.

 

Brant Pope
Interim Director

Events

Repertory Theatre

Bright Star Venue: Marroney Theatre October 13, 2024 at 1:30pm

Screening Events

What’s Up, Docs? Venue: Marroney Theatre December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm

Next Performance Collective

New Directions Festival Venue: Tornabene Theatre April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm

News

Senior thesis films by TFTV filmmakers screen to packed audience at San Diego Comic-Con

This summer, University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) alumni Myles Gordon (BFA, ’23), Ryan Ramsey (BFA, ’23), Kaila Hines (BA, ’23), Anna Agosto (BFA,… More

TFTV announces third annual Sundance Film Festival Student Trip

Applications are now open for the School of Theatre, Film & Television’s 2025 Sundance Film Festival Student Trip Film & Television BFA and BA majors are invited to… More

School of Theatre, Film & Television students win NATAS Student Production Awards in Cinematography, Editing and Performance

The 2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards took place this past weekend, and the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television… More

Featured Faculty

Jacob Bricca Associate Professor

Jacob Bricca, ACE is an award-winning film editor and director whose work has been screened theatrically across the globe. Among the dozen feature films he has edited are the… More

Patrick Holt Associate Professor

Patrick Holt is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film, & Television. His work has been seen at The Guthrie Theater, The Kansas… More

Kevin Black Professor of Practice

Kevin Black is a Professor of Practice in Acting, teaching Acting l and ll, Introduction to Voice and Movement, and Screen Acting. He is a professional actor with… More

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

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TFTV is excited to announce the third annual Sundance Film Festival Student Trip, taking place January 24-31, 2025. The opportunity is open to all senior and junior Film & Television BFA and BA majors. Application details are available at tftv.arizona.edu/news/tftv-announces-third-annual-sundance-film-festival-student-trip/

The purpose of the trip is to provide an intensive, insider’s experience of the Festival, with the aim of helping to advance post-graduation careers through work experience at one of the film & television industry’s most important film festivals. Students will also have the opportunity to expand their industry networks and gain knowledge of the festival landscape and how it fits into the lifecycle of film and television projects. As well as being part of the festival’s official volunteer team, students will attend screenings and have access to events, panels and networking socials, as well as roundtable discussions with professionals at the Festival.

To apply for the Sundance Film Festival Student Trip, submit your application no later than Monday, October 14. It must comprise a one-page resume and a one-page cover letter detailing how this Sundance opportunity will benefit your career aspirations and goals. Email applications to Professor Jacob Bricca at jbricca@arizona.edu with the subject line “Sundance 2025″. An interview may also be required.

Shared room accommodation in multi-bedroom condo with two faculty chaperones, festival accreditation, meals and ground transportation in Utah for a total of ten (10) students will be funded by the Hanson FilmTV Institute.

Pictured: Back row, from left: Phoenix Lawson, Rene Marcelle, Fausto Perez, Ashland Johnson, George Romero and Jackson Huffman. Front row, from left: AJ “Stash” Castillo, Fernanda Yescas, Fiona Paskoff and Tiffany Wang at a Sundance Ignite networking event at Sundance 2024.
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TFTV is excited to announce the third annual Sundance Film Festival Student Trip, taking place January 24-31, 2025. The opportunity is open to all senior and junior Film & Television BFA and BA majors. Application details are available at https://tftv.arizona.edu/news/tftv-announces-third-annual-sundance-film-festival-student-trip/

The purpose of the trip is to provide an intensive, insider’s experience of the Festival, with the aim of helping to advance post-graduation careers through work experience at one of the film & television industry’s most important film festivals. Students will also have the opportunity to expand their industry networks and gain knowledge of the festival landscape and how it fits into the lifecycle of film and television projects. As well as being part of the festival’s official volunteer team, students will attend screenings and have access to events, panels and networking socials, as well as roundtable discussions with professionals at the Festival.

To apply for the Sundance Film Festival Student Trip, submit your application no later than Monday, October 14. It must comprise a one-page resume and a one-page cover letter detailing how this Sundance opportunity will benefit your career aspirations and goals. Email applications to Professor Jacob Bricca at jbricca@arizona.edu with the subject line “Sundance 2025″. An interview may also be required.

Shared room accommodation in multi-bedroom condo with two faculty chaperones, festival accreditation, meals and ground transportation in Utah for a total of ten (10) students will be funded by the Hanson FilmTV Institute.

Pictured: Back row, from left: Phoenix Lawson, Rene Marcelle, Fausto Perez, Ashland Johnson, George Romero and Jackson Huffman. Front row, from left: AJ “Stash” Castillo, Fernanda Yescas, Fiona Paskoff and Tiffany Wang at a Sundance Ignite networking event at Sundance 2024.

The 2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards (Rocky Mountain Emmys) took place on Saturday and UA School of Theatre, Film & Television had a record showing with 7 nominees across multiple categories and 3 award wins! Several senior thesis films earned awards for our students in the categories of Editing, Cinematography, and Performance. Congratulations to award winners Preston Kersting, Tatum Sailors and Haiden Pederson respectively, and to all of our nominees!

Here’s the full list of TFTV’s 2024 SPA nominees and award winners:

Category: College Fiction – Long Form
Film: Out of the Box by Rene Marcelle
Nominees: Rene Marcelle (BFA, ’24), Tatiana Hernandez (BFA, ’23), and Sophia Harrigan (BA, ’25)

Category: College Editor
Film: In the Market by Preston Kersting
Award Winner: Preston Kersting (BFA, ’24)

Category: College Photographer
Film: Dear Addie by Tatum Sailors
Award Winner: Tatum Sailors (BFA, ’24)

Category: College Talent Performer
Film: Out of the Box by Rene Marcelle
Nominee: James Carroll (BFA, ’25)

Category: College Talent Performer
Film: Something Blue by Fiona Paskoff
Award Winner: Haiden Pederson (BFA, ’25)

Present for the event were Musical Theatre seniors Haiden Pederson and James Kelley Carroll, Tatiana Hernandez (BFA Film & Television, ’23), who represented the production team behind Out of the Box, and Preston Kersting (BFA, Film & Television ‘24). Read more about their experience at the event: tftv.arizona.edu/news/school-of-theatre-film-television-students-win-natas-student-production-awa...

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The 2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards (Rocky Mountain Emmys) took place on Saturday and UA School of Theatre, Film & Television had a record showing with 7 nominees across multiple categories and 3 award wins! Several senior thesis films earned awards for our students in the categories of Editing, Cinematography, and Performance. Congratulations to award winners Preston Kersting, Tatum Sailors and Haiden Pederson respectively, and to all of our nominees! 

Here’s the full list of TFTV’s 2024 SPA nominees and award winners:

Category: College Fiction – Long Form
Film: Out of the Box by Rene Marcelle
Nominees: Rene Marcelle (BFA, ’24), Tatiana Hernandez (BFA, ’23), and Sophia Harrigan (BA, ’25)

Category: College Editor
Film: In the Market by Preston Kersting
Award Winner: Preston Kersting (BFA, ’24) 

Category: College Photographer
Film: Dear Addie by Tatum Sailors
Award Winner: Tatum Sailors (BFA, ’24) 

Category: College Talent Performer
Film: Out of the Box by Rene Marcelle
Nominee: James Carroll (BFA, ’25)

Category: College Talent Performer
Film: Something Blue by Fiona Paskoff
Award Winner: Haiden Pederson (BFA, ’25) 

Present for the event were Musical Theatre seniors Haiden Pederson and James Kelley Carroll, Tatiana Hernandez (BFA Film & Television, ’23), who represented the production team behind Out of the Box, and Preston Kersting (BFA, Film & Television ‘24). Read more about their experience at the event: https://tftv.arizona.edu/news/school-of-theatre-film-television-students-win-natas-student-production-awards-in-cinematography-editing-and-performance/

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Congratulations to our recent UA School of Theatre, Film & Television graduates who have been signed for representation in theatre, film and television! A number of the signings were the result of the 2024 BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Showcase which was digitally distributed to thousands of casting directors, and other industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada this past May.

“We are so proud of all of our graduates,” says Associate Professor Christie Kerr. “That so many have secured representation is a testament both to their talent and to the career preparedness we provide at TFTV. We can’t wait to track their future successes!”

Among this year’s graduating Acting/Musical theatre students, Gemma Pedersen (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) signed with Evolve Talent Management for representation across the board, Alyssa DiRaimondo (BFA Acting, ’24) is now represented by Vision Entertainment in Los Angeles, Max Murray (BFA Acting, ’24) and Babacar Ba (BFA Acting ‘24) both signed with WSM Talent, Brach Drew (BFA Musical Theatre, ‘24) signed with Productions Plus, and both Lydia Schmidt (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) and Clayton Lukens (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) signed with The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. View the full list of recent signings at our news story - tftv.arizona.edu/news/graduating-tftv-students-sign-with-top-agencies-and-management-companies-fo...

Bear Down, Wildcats! We’re so proud of you.
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Congratulations to our recent UA School of Theatre, Film & Television graduates who have been signed for representation in theatre, film and television! A number of the signings were the result of the 2024 BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Showcase which was digitally distributed to thousands of casting directors, and other industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada this past May.

“We are so proud of all of our graduates,” says Associate Professor Christie Kerr. “That so many have secured representation is a testament both to their talent and to the career preparedness we provide at TFTV. We can’t wait to track their future successes!”

Among this year’s graduating Acting/Musical theatre students, Gemma Pedersen (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) signed with Evolve Talent Management for representation across the board, Alyssa DiRaimondo (BFA Acting, ’24) is now represented by Vision Entertainment in Los Angeles, Max Murray (BFA Acting, ’24) and Babacar Ba (BFA Acting ‘24) both signed with WSM Talent, Brach Drew (BFA Musical Theatre, ‘24) signed with Productions Plus, and both Lydia Schmidt (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) and Clayton Lukens (BFA Musical Theatre, ’24) signed with The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. View the full list of recent signings at our news story - https://tftv.arizona.edu/news/graduating-tftv-students-sign-with-top-agencies-and-management-companies-for-representation/

Bear Down, Wildcats! We’re so proud of you.
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