Welcome

When you look at our School's website you may notice something you won't 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, often provided by notable TFTV alumni working in almost every sector of the entertainment industry, 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. We're proud to be ranked the No. 2 public school in the United States, and the only National Top 10 school located outside of Los Angles, Boston and New York (The Wrap College Issue, 2024). Come join us in the stunning desert southwest 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 University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film, & Television.

 

Brant Pope
Interim Director

Events

Repertory Theatre

Little Women Venue: Marroney Theatre April 20, 2025 to May 4, 2025

Screening Events

Screening of ‘Going Postal’ Venue: Marroney Theatre April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm

Next Performance Collective

No events currently scheduled.

News

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents ‘Little Women’

TUCSON, Ariz. – The School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) is proud to present Little Women, a musicalized version of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless American novel. Performances… More

Seven plays written, directed and produced by TFTV students debut in New Directions Festival

The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television will present seven student-produced plays in its annual New Directions Festival, running through April 13 at the Tornabene Theatre on… More

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 20th annual I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN

TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) presents the 20th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of senior… More

Featured Faculty

Lisanne Skyler Professor

Lisanne Skyler is the writer/director of award-winning short, feature and documentary films that have been selected for Sundance, New York Film Festival, South by Southwest Film Festival, AFI… More

Anna Cooper Assistant Professor

Anna Cooper’s research interests include classical and contemporary Hollywood, transnational and postcolonial cinemas, representations of gender, space/place/mobilities in film, and feminist film and media studies. Her forthcoming monograph,… More

Elaine Romero Associate Professor

Playwright Elaine Romero once passed out ham sandwiches with Mother Teresa in Paris. She loves to write in coffee shops and claims that most of her plays “begin… 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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Take a quick virtual tour of the Fine Arts District and the rest of the UA Campus, click here.

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Congratulations to all of our student finalists who presented their research last Friday at TFTV's Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Following opening remarks from Assoc. Professor Dr. Orquidea Morales and a keynote presentation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Dr. Mónica García-Blizzard, 7 students made presentations.

Huge applause for the 3 prize winners:

1st prize: Annie Morrill, "Female Authorship and the Coming-of-Age Genre"
2nd prize: Austin Kendrick, "Isolation in Sofia Coppola’s Filmography"
3rd prize: Julia Franco, "Women Domestic Workers in Latin America Through Film"

We're so proud of all our presenters and can't wait to see what you do next. Bear Down!
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Congratulations to all of our student finalists who presented their research last Friday at TFTVs Undergraduate Research Symposium. 

Following opening remarks from Assoc. Professor Dr. Orquidea Morales and a keynote presentation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaigns Dr. Mónica García-Blizzard, 7 students made presentations.

Huge applause for the 3 prize winners:

1st prize: Annie Morrill, Female Authorship and the Coming-of-Age Genre
2nd prize: Austin Kendrick, Isolation in Sofia Coppola’s Filmography
3rd prize: Julia Franco, Women Domestic Workers in Latin America Through Film

Were so proud of all our presenters and cant wait to see what you do next. Bear Down!

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IDIWS Sneak Peek: PLAYING IT GHOUL by Bennett Smith. An introverted young man finds himself in a ghoulish situation when his oblivious and excitable friend drags him to a bar on Halloween.

“I’m really influenced by people who have something to say to the world in an unusual way, like David Lynch and Jim Henson. I know their styles are very different from my own, but I’m more inspired by their philosophies as filmmakers than by any specific style. This film specifically was influenced by my love for camp and the 80s/90s style of horror that’s not really horror,” says writer/director Bennett Smith.

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!
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17 hours ago
IDIWS Sneak Peek: PLAYING IT GHOUL by Bennett Smith. An introverted young man finds himself in a ghoulish situation when his oblivious and excitable friend drags him to a bar on Halloween.

“I’m really influenced by people who have something to say to the world in an unusual way, like David Lynch and Jim Henson. I know their styles are very different from my own, but I’m more inspired by their philosophies as filmmakers than by any specific style. This film specifically was influenced by my love for camp and the 80s/90s style of horror that’s not really horror,” says writer/director Bennett Smith.

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!Image attachment

IDIWS Sneak Peek: BLUSH’N by Madison Hernandez. A determined music journalist seeks to uncover the truth behind a bubblegum pop star’s dramatic brand switch.

“I felt compelled to make Blush’n because it’s a story about identity, reinvention, and the often painful clash between personal growth and public expectation. We live in a world where celebrities—especially female artists—are scrutinized for every change they make, whether it’s their music, their image, or even their personal lives. I wanted to explore the tension between authenticity and performance, and the way fans sometimes feel a sense of ownership over the artists they love. At the same time, I knew from very early on that I wanted to write a story about a journalist. I’ve always been drawn to films in that genre—stories where a character uncovers something significant. That sense of discovery became the driving force behind Blush’n,” says writer/director Madison Hernandez.

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

4 days ago
IDIWS Sneak Peek: BLUSH’N by Madison Hernandez. A determined music journalist seeks to uncover the truth behind a bubblegum pop star’s dramatic brand switch.

“I felt compelled to make Blush’n because it’s a story about identity, reinvention, and the often painful clash between personal growth and public expectation. We live in a world where celebrities—especially female artists—are scrutinized for every change they make, whether it’s their music, their image, or even their personal lives. I wanted to explore the tension between authenticity and performance, and the way fans sometimes feel a sense of ownership over the artists they love. At the same time, I knew from very early on that I wanted to write a story about a journalist. I’ve always been drawn to films in that genre—stories where a character uncovers something significant. That sense of discovery became the driving force behind Blush’n,” says writer/director Madison Hernandez.

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!Image attachment
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