UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

07/09/2025

Happening this weekend ➡️ Fluctuations of Home: Short Films From L.A. to D.C. | July 13 at the Billy Wilder Theater | UCLA Film & Television Archive

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is closed today, July 4. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

07/01/2025

WELCOME 🙌 Today, TFT staff gathered to welcome new dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu on her first day. Dean Celine shared some of her history with staff, as well as her vision of independence, innovation and impact for the school. We're so excited to have her here! Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/pXa750WjpGE

07/01/2025

LISTEN: Deborah Nadoolman Landis isn't just a distinguished professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television - she's the mind responsible for some of pop culture's most iconic looks.

From Indiana Jones' famous fedora to Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket, Deborah's storied career showcases the longtime influence she's had on the art of costume design. Learn more about her story on BBC World Service:

How Deborah Nadoolman Landis turned homespun costumes into Hollywood gold

06/23/2025

The UCLA Department of Theater has been ranked amongst The Hollywood Reporter's 25 Best Drama Schools of 2025! Our interdisciplinary approach to the study of theater builds the performers, designers and scholars of tomorrow. See the full list: https://ow.ly/UVPp50Wf7Xa

06/19/2025

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is closed today in observance of . Regular office hours will resume tomorrow, June 20. For the full UCLA academic calendar, visit https://ow.ly/4Kv050WbOXN

06/17/2025

NOW SHOWING 🌟 The TFT Class of 2025 🎓

06/13/2025

🎓 The big day is finally here. After hours of lectures, rehearsals and workshops, and long days on set and on stage, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Class of 2025 is ready to walk the stage. Celebrate with us live on YouTube, beginning at 2:00 p.m. PST: https://ow.ly/p2R050W8Ay6

06/10/2025

UCLA TFT Distinguished Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis sat down with costume designer Sharon Gilham to discuss the intricacies and process behind designing the costumes featured in THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. From armor to headdresses, Gilham and her team leaned into the details to create fresh and innovative costumes that bring characters to life. Watch to learn more 👀

06/07/2025

Shout out to Josalynn Smith, Instructional Designer and Technologist on staff at TFT, on the world premiere of their film RIDE OR DIE at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival this Sunday, June 8! 🌟

Selected for the prestigious U.S. Narrative Competition, Ride or Die follows Paula as her post-college California dreams intertwine with a reunion with her crush, Sloane. A casual errand becomes a cathartic journey through the Midwest where a budding romance is transformed by a plot for vengeance. Learn more: https://tribecafilm.com/films/ride-or-die-2025

Congrats, Josalynn! 🎉

06/05/2025

📣 CALLING ALL TFT ALUMNI! 📣 Join the UCLA Theater, Film and Television community on BrightCrowd! Catch up with old classmates and network with new friends. Visit https://linktr.ee/uclatft to request access today!

06/05/2025

You may hear a familiar voice during today's inauguration of Chancellor Julio Frenk at UCLA! TFT Student Services staff member and UCLA Theater alumnus Miebaka Yohannes (MFA, 2016) is MCing the event. Tune in online today, June 5, at 10:00 a.m. PST to celebrate this historic moment together: https://chancellor.ucla.edu/inauguration 💙💛

Home Celebrating a New Era of Boldness A visionary public health and higher education leader, Chancellor Frenk brings to UCLA a deep commitment to public service and to our university’s mission. At his inauguration, he will share a collective vision...