From: School of Theatre, Film & Television <marketing@cfa.arizona.edu>
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 8:16 PM
Subject: News from the School of Theatre, Film & Television
Hello TFTV Friends,
Even in the midst of this pandemic, these are positive times for the School of Theatre, Film & Television, with much change and growth happening now and in the near future. We can't pack it all into this first newsletter, so stay tuned for coming news about a major renovation to the Marroney Theatre (soon to be the Marroney Center), some emerging national and international partnerships, and new programs and initiatives throughout the school.
We are incredibly excited about this weekend's first online version of I Dream in Widescreen. In many ways, this IDIWS pivot to a virtual format offers a perfect entrée into other changes we are making to our training and production programs. Today's proliferation of media formats requires us to offer our performers, filmmakers, designers, stage managers, producers and scholars larger imaginations for how their careers might take shape in these exciting new times. We will keep you up to date as we grow and change.
We are also working to engage with experts in changing TFTV's infrastructure and programs in ways that we hope can provide some immediate, and perhaps more importantly, some durable changes that will make TFTV a naturally inclusive and equitable and diverse environment where all can find their voice and tell their stories. We have work to do. It's going to take some time, but we are committed to taking that time to listen and change. We hope you will join us on our journey of open-hearted reflection and change.
The 15th annual I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN takes place this weekend, and the event has gone digital! Join us on YouTube from the comfort of home starting Saturday August 8 at 3pm PT/6pm ET as we premiere thesis films created by the talented and resourceful Class of 2020. Alumnus and Netflix Head of Original Film Scott Stuber will kick off proceedings.
Bonus: this reinvented and expanded edition of I Dream in Widescreen features conversations with an incredible array of film and television industry luminaries – all alumni of the University of Arizona.
VIEW THE I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN SCHEDULE
Reimagining A.R.T.
As many of you know, we will not be presenting public performances this Fall. During this transitionary period, we are excited to announce a new program in the works. ART in Conversation will feature virtual discussions and Q&As with star alumni and notable guests from the theatre world. A unique opportunity for ART company members, TFTV students and audience members to meet and interact with artists and professionals at the top of their field. Keep an eye on your in-box for further details and dates!
8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium took place in April. This year the conference-style event showcasing research by 13 TFTV students went virtual in a new online format. The presentations were released over several days, with the event culminating in an awards ceremony hosted by Dr. Anna Cooper and Dr. Jessica Maerz. Missed it? Head over to the URS website to view the presentations.
Tiffany Gordon (BA Theatre Studies) presented "Ain't it Funny: Marginalized and Mute" at URS2020
READ MORE AT THE DAILY WILDCAT
Magic Hour 2020
Filmmaker Pablo Perez (BFA Film & Television), pictured, reflects on the 2020 edition of Magic Hour: "This year has been tasking on so many levels. A decent analogy would be a rollercoaster ride where the view of finishing our final projects was the ride coming to an end, only to go for an unexpected second run with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, I have learned that I am too persistent to let a crisis stop me. I am a filmmaker. One of the rites of passage for a filmmaker is to expect the unexpected and to act accordingly."
Alumni Spotlight
Filmmaker Roxanna Denise Stevens Ibarra ('20) earned a glowing review for her film Tesoro, premiering this weekend at I Dream in Widescreen. Latin Heat Magazine deemed the film " a powerful start to [Ibarra's] career … a sensitive and thoughtful debut film—and like its title, a gem of a short movie." Read the full review at Latin Heat.
Congratulations to film editor Lindsay Utz ('03) for her 2020 Emmy Nomination in the category of Outstanding Picture Editing for A Nonfiction Program for her work on the documentary American Factory. Lindsay shares career insights with fellow alum Tyler Gillett at this year's I Dream in Widescreen. Catch their conversation on TFTV's YouTube channel from August 8.
Fatimah Amill ('16) has worked as an Assistant Stage Manager and Production Assistant on numerous off-Broadway productions. She was a Production Assistant on the Puerto Rico production of 'Hamilton' starring Lin Manuel Miranda; other credits include 'Henry V' and 'Twelfth Night' with The Public Theatre and 'Apologia' with Roundabout Theatre Company. Watch a recent interview with Fatima.
Poor Greg Drowning, the debut feature film directed by Jeffrey Scott Collins ('04) will be released through the Comedy Dynamics network on August 11. Read more about the romantic comedy, narrated by Cedric the Entertainer, at Deadline.
Faculty Spotlight
TFTV instructor Cody Young, son of a Hollywood stuntman who worked with the likes of John Wayne, confronts the problematic legacy of Western films. Watch the story on Arizona Illustrated.
TFTV Assoc. Professor Elaine Romero will participate in the 19th Amendment Project, a collection of 10-minute plays written by women or non-binary playwrights exploring the passage of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago and its impact on our society. Elaine's play, A Sentiment, will debut online on August 22nd. Read more at American Theatre.
Congratulations to TFTV Asst. Professor Joe C. Klug (pictured), recipient of the 2020 USITT Rising Star Award.
The award recognizes excellence and artistic achievement in the areas of scenic, lighting, sound, and projection design.
Read an interview with Joe.
Get the latest information about the School of Theatre, Film & Television at tftv.arizona.edu.
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