The University of Arizona
For the Community

Art and Business of Film and Television

As a service to The University of Arizona and as a public service, the Institute provides diverse learning opportunities in the fields of film and television for degree seeking students and for the local filmmaking and film going communities.

Past Opportunities:

October 24-25, 2009

Screen Writing Workshop
Presented by the Hanson Film Institute
Noted screenwriter-director Marcus De Leon (HBO's Walkout) lead an intensive two-day screenwriting workshop for participants at all level.

March 7-8, 2009

The Art of Pitching Workshop
Presented by the Hanson Film Institute
Producer/ Writer/ Development Executive Lorna Soroko and visiting L.A.-based Television/ Film/ Documentary Producer Ronnie Clemmer facilitated this workshop. Students and community members sharpened the skills needed to pitch a project to industry professionals. In Collaboration with the School of Media Arts

October 18-19, 2008

Screen Writing Workshop
Noted screenwriter-director Marcus De Leon (HBO's Walkout) lead an intensive two-day screenwriting workshop for participants at all level. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute

March 3, 2007

Ten Essential Directors From Hollywood's Golden Age: A Seminar with Washington Film Historian & Lecturer Max Alvarez
Presented by the Hanson Film Institute

February 24-25, 2007

The Art of Pitching Workshop: Facilitated by Lorna Soroko, Producer/ Writer/ Executive, with Ronnie Clemmer, Visiting L.A.-based Television/Film/Documentary Producer
In Collaboration with the School of Media Arts

July 21, 2006

Cinematography Workshop: Led by Director of Photography, Gonzalo Amat, and First Assistant Camera, Mark Braun
In Collaboration with the School of Media Arts and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Media Arts Visiting Filmmakers Program

February 25 - 26, 2006

The Art of Pitching Workshop
Presented by the Hanson Film Institute
Producer/ Writer/ Development Executive Lorna Soroko and visiting L.A.-based Television/ Film/ Documentary Producer Ronnie Clemmer facilitated this workshop. Students and community members sharpened the skills needed to pitch a project to industry professionals.