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Incredibly proud to share that "The Lights Are On, No One’s Home," the senior thesis film written and directed by Faye Ruiz (BFA Film & Television, ‘20), has been acquired for national distribution. It will screen in theatres across the US and Canada starting this Friday, June 11. Kino Lorber and DEDZA FILMS acquired the film as part of their first collaborative release, a film omnibus entitled 'Who Will Start Another Fire.' Featuring the works of nine emerging filmmakers from underrepresented communities, the anthology will be introduced by filmmaker Charles Burnett.

Faye's film debuted at the 2020 edition of I Dream in Widescreen, TFTV's annual marquee event showcasing the short films made by BFA Film & Television senior students. It went on to be selected to screen at multiple international film festivals, among them London’s BFI Flare, the largest LGBTIQ+ film festival in Europe, and Outfest Fusion, the Los Angeles-based festival dedicated to creating, sharing, and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and genderqueer media. Later this month the film will screen at the Academy Award-qualifying Palm Springs International Film Festival ShortFest, where it will be in competition for Best Student U.S. Short and Best LGBT+ Short.

“'The Lights Are On, No One’s Home' truly stuck out to us from the beginning of tracking shorts. We knew almost immediately that we had to meet Faye and the film would be in our first collection. We couldn’t be happier to put Ruiz’s work out to the wider audience it deserves,” said Dedza Films founder Kate Gondwe.

CONGRATULATIONS to Faye and her team - co-star Adriana Acedo Campillo (BA Film & Television and Theatre Arts, '21) editor Emma Sinex (BFA Film & Television, '20), producer Ramani Menjugas (BA Film & Television, '20), and cinematographers Martin Somoza and Zach Lovvorn (both BFA Film & Television ’20).

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Wow - incredible news! Congratulations!

The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television has been ranked in The College Audition's Top 20 College Musical Theatre programs! We are delighted to be included in the ranking alongside many of our peer institutions.

Wondering what's in store for the program? Keep an eye out for the 2021/2022 season announcement in the coming weeks! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thesis Ex Machina is online now! View final research presentations from students in the Film & Television senior seminar class, online now at txm.tftv.arizona.edu/.

In this year's Senior Seminar run by Dr. Anna Cooper, each student executed a substantial, original research project. Students chose their own unique topics in film and television studies, with each writing a 20-page essay of innovative scholarship. They researched and wrote each week, getting feedback and support from both Dr. Cooper and from each other. Projects built on the knowledge and skills students had gained throughout the BA in Film and Television. It was a uniquely rewarding experience for graduating seniors to go in-depth on a topic in film or TV that they were passionate about! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thesis Ex Machina is online now! View final research presentations from students in the Film & Television senior seminar class, online now at https://txm.tftv.arizona.edu/.

In this years Senior Seminar run by Dr. Anna Cooper, each student executed a substantial, original research project. Students chose their own unique topics in film and television studies, with each writing a 20-page essay of innovative scholarship. They researched and wrote each week, getting feedback and support from both Dr. Cooper and from each other. Projects built on the knowledge and skills students had gained throughout the BA in Film and Television. It was a uniquely rewarding experience for graduating seniors to go in-depth on a topic in film or TV that they were passionate about!

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This month, six of our students will join Associate Professor Jenny Lang at the Broadway Stage Management Symposium. The Symposium is the professional development and networking conference featuring Broadways stage managers and professionals. They share their experience and expertise on numerous panels on a wide variety of topics specific to the art and craft of stage management. Attendees of all ages and experience levels come from around the world to attend this premiere conference made by stage managers for stage managers.

The 2021 Symposium is taking place virtually from May 21-24, and more information can be found at www.broadwaysymposium.com/. ... See MoreSee Less

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Alumni Michelle Scalpone will be a panelist as well!

Graduating Seniors ... a few important reminders for attending this Sunday's in-person commencement ceremony for the College of Fine Arts at Arizona Stadium.

Guest entry will be ticketed. You are responsible for picking up your guest tickets and distributing them prior to the ceremony. Avoid long lines by picking them up in advance.

McKale Ticket Office
May 12-16, 7a - 8p

Students attending must have one of the following:
1. Negative COVID-19 Test --OR--
2. Proof of vaccination --OR--
3. Proof of a recent positive test (within 14-90 days of ceremony)

Complete a Wildcat WellCheck on the day of the ceremony.
More on COVID requirements at commencement.arizona.edu

WHAT TO BRING | azart.fyi/21WhatToBring
Don't arrive in your cap and gown, bring them with you.

WHAT TO EXPECT | youtu.be/722Nq4PszOc
Watch this video that walks you through what to expect.

#arizonaartsgrad #beardowngradGraduating Seniors ... a few important reminders for attending this Sunday's in-person commencement ceremony for the College of Fine Arts at Arizona Stadium.

Guest entry will be ticketed. You are responsible for picking up your guest tickets and distributing them prior to the ceremony. Avoid long lines by picking them up in advance.

McKale Ticket Office
May 12-16, 7a - 8p

Students attending must have one of the following:
1. Negative COVID-19 Test --OR--
2. Proof of vaccination --OR--
3. Proof of a recent positive test (within 14-90 days of ceremony)

Complete a Wildcat WellCheck on the day of the ceremony.
More on COVID requirements at commencement.arizona.edu

WHAT TO BRING | azart.fyi/21WhatToBring
Don't arrive in your cap and gown, bring them with you.

WHAT TO EXPECT | youtu.be/722Nq4PszOc
Watch this video that walks you through what to expect.

#ArizonaArtsGrad #BearDownGrad

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