The University of Arizona

The Hanson Film Institute provides and supports learning opportunities, public events, creative projects, and research. As a public service, the Institute sponsors some programs and events that benefit the regional film going and filmmaking community and opens some on-campus programs to the public. (Please see listings for public programs.)



Past Events

Mar 20, 2013

Tucson Cine Mexico 2013

FREE Public Event
(Event Dates: March 20 - 24). This event is brought to you by the UA Hanson Film Institute and the Consulado de México en Tucson.  Please check us out at tucsoncinemexico.org 
 
 
Feb 18, 2013

FREE Screening of the restored lost film "Daughter of Dawn" with Special Guest Speaker David Yeagly

The University of Arizona Hanson Film Institute and the School of Music are partnering to present a free screening of the lost and recently restored film Daughter of Dawn, with special guest speaker and UA Alumnus Music Composer David Yeagly. The film will be screened for FREE to the public on Monday, February 18, 2012 at 5:30pm

UA Center for Creative Photography Auditorium

Free General Admission  

Feb 16, 2013

Screenwriting Workshop, February 16-17, 2013


 
Would you like to learn how to write a screenplay? In two quick days, February 16-17, screenwriter, director and Hanson Fellow Marcus De Leon leads his popular annual screenwriting workshop at the University of Arizona. This fun, lively, interactive workshop with lots of movie scenes and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, is free to students and staff, and only $50 for the general public.
 
Bring your best movie idea--or screenplay--and we’ll go from concept to storytelling, structure, dialogue, character development, book adaptations, rewriting and much more, including what it’s like to be a screenwriter in the movie business.
 
Show up motivated on Saturday, leave ready-to-write on Sunday.
 
Bio
 
Marcus De Leon has written numerous screenplays for HBO Films, such as the 2007 hit Walkout. He has produced, written or directed five feature films, including 2013’s Controller, and has written feature scripts for Sony Pictures, Columbia, Disney and Warners, as well as for numerous independent production companies. He’s passionate about teaching screenwriting and talking movies with students of all ages because he feels it makes him better as a filmmaker.

***To register please email your full name, email, and phone number to Claudia Jimenez <claudiarjimenez@gmail.com>. A confirmation email with all the details will be sent to you once you're registered. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW! 
Oct 26, 2012

Inside Track Panel # 4 Agents & Managers: What They Do and How to Get One

Friday, October 26, 2012 - 4:00pm 

UA Center for Creative Photography 

$10 general admission (cash only) - FREE for students with ID 

For details about the panelists visit insidetracktucson.com

 

Oct 11, 2012

8th Annual Tucson Film and Music Festival

8th Annual TFMF

October 11-14, 2012 

For venues and showtimes go to www.tucsonfilmandmusicfestival.com

Oct 11, 2012

Stravinsky Music + Festival- Screening of "Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky"

Thursday, October 11th, 2012 7:30pm

Fox Tucson Theatre 

$7 general admission, $5 students 

Tickets at www.foxtucsontheatre.org

Sep 18, 2012

FREE SCREENING-HERMAN'S HOUSE

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 @ 6-8pm 

Center for Creative Photography 

1030 N Olive Street, Tucson, Arizona 

(between Speedway & 2nd Street)  

Trailer: http://hermanshousethefilm.com/

Sep 08, 2012

AD Training Seminar with Craig Huston

The AD is in charge of planning major aspects of the production and running the set during shooting. 

Mr. Huston will discuss:
-how to break down a script for shooting 
-the order in which scenes should be shot
-criteria for choosing and working in film locations
-how to handle the creative people involved in a shoot , such as directors and actors
-how to ensure safety on the set and comply with union regulations, when applicable
-how to direct extras and create realistic background action

Craig Huston is a member of the Directors Guild of America with more than 60 screen credits as First Assistant Director on feature films, TV/cable movies and episodic TV series. He has worked on Hollywood-based films in 21 states and 60 foreign countries, including challenging assignments in Russia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012; 9AM-5PM
UA HARVILL BUILDING, ROOM 102

OPEN AND FREE to UA STUDENTS
REGISTER BY AUGUST 31-SEND EMAIL WITH FULL NAME AND PHONE NUMBER TO CLAUDIAJ@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU
Aug 16, 2012

Arizona Film Industry Town Hall

Thursday, August 16, 2012 

7pm-Doors open at 6pm 

UA Center for Creative Photography 

Apr 04, 2012

Pitch Fest Tucson- April 21, 2012

The UA Hanson Film Institute and the Tucson Film Office are presenting two opportunities that can make your dream a reality: THE ART OF PITCHING WORKSHOP on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m and Arizona’s only PITCH FEST TUCSON takes place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  

Feb 29, 2012

Tucson Cine Mexico 2012

February 29-March 4, 2012

For more information visit tucsoncinemexico.org

 

Feb 18, 2012

Inside Track # 3: Creating a Great TV Series-From Idea to Development to Production

February 18, 2012 

Center for Creative Photography (CCP) 3pm-4:30pm 

Panelists include: Lisa Roos, Joseph Port, Robert Myman, and Jennifer Breslow. 

Nov 28, 2011

2011 Native Eyes Film Showcase

November 30 – December 4, 2011

 

Free program/screening at the University of Arizona and $5 screenings at Grant Cinema Crossroads (Grant & Swan). 

 

Oct 14, 2011

Inside Track Webseries: The New Way In.

$8.00 general admission. Free for faculty and students with Catcard

3pm at the UA Center for Creative Photography. Q & A with Panelists. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute and the Tucson Film Office. For more information, visit the website at http://www.insidetracktucson.com/index.htm

Sep 01, 2011

Free Sneak Preview of the New Mexican Hit Comedy: Saving Private Perez

(Free and Open to the Public with Pass. Pass does not guarantee seating)
6:30pm at Harkins Tucson Spectrum 18 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz
IN PERSON: Director Beto Gómez
This event is brought to you by the UA Hanson Film Institute and the Consulado de México en Tucson, in association with Pantelion Films and Lemon Films.

Apr 27, 2011

Free Screening: Bellflower

7pmat the Gallagher Theater in the UA Student Union. Q & A with Cast and Filmmakers. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute and the University  Filmmaker Organization.

Apr 15, 2011

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Brian Ralston

Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Apr 11, 2011

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: David McClafferty

Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence

Apr 07, 2011

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Nicole Koschmann

 Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence

Apr 01, 2011

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Scott Weber

Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence

Mar 26, 2011

Film & Television Development Workshop with Lorna Soroko, Producer/Writer/Development Exec.

(Event Dates: March 26-27)

Fee: $95 (General Public)  -  UA Students FREE
This workshop is open to the general public. For more information please contact Vicky Westover at 626-9825.  In collaboration with the College of Fine Arts.

Mar 24, 2011

Precious Knowledge

Free Public Presentation
7:00pm at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Tucson High School students and teachers form the front linen of an epic civil rights battle to save their Mexican American Studies classes. Presented by Dos Vatos Productions and the Hanson Film Institute.

Mar 06, 2011

Panel: New Directions in Mexican Documentary Filmmaking

Free Public Presentation
1:00 - 3:00pm at the Center for Creative Photography on the UA campus. An exciting  discussion about what's happening in Mexican documentary filmmaking. A Tucson Cine Mexico Film Festival panel. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute in conjuction with Ambulante Traveling Documentary Film Festival.

Mar 02, 2011

Tucson Cine Mexico 2011

FREE Public Event
(Event Dates: March 2 - 6). In collaboration with the Consulado de Mexico in Tucson, Cox and Harkins Theatres. For more information, please check us out at tucsoncinemexico.org 

Feb 19, 2011

Native Eyes Film Showcase at the Southwest Indian Art Fair: Shorts Program

Public Event
(Event Dates: February 19)
5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) Auditorium, University of Arizona. Join us to screen six outstanding new works by Native American filmmakers. Meet director and UA student Donavan Seschillie (Navajo) whose short The Rocket Boy was featured this year at the Sundance Film Festival. Presented by the Arizona State Museum and the Hanson Film Institute in collaboration with the Film and Video Center, Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.

Feb 18, 2011

Sci-Fi Meets Immigration Debate in Award Winning Film Sleep Dealer

FREE Public Event
7:00pm at Grand Cinemas Crossroads. Free screening and Q & A with Director Alex Rivera. This event is made possible with support from Confluence A Center for Creative Inquiry; Hanson Film Institute; Center for Latin American Studies;The Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Program; and the Department of Gender and Women's Studies.

Feb 03, 2011

February Films at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for film dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Jan 19, 2011

Transformative Visions of the Landscape: Acclaimed Film/Video Artist Peter Rose

Free Public Presentation
5:00 - 7:00pm at the Center for Creative Photography on the UA campus. This free presentation is part of Peter Rose's Residence at the UA and Biosphere 2, January 9 - 22, 2011. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute, UA Institute of the Environment, UA Biosphere 2 with additional support from UA College of Fine Arts, UA College of Science and UA School of Theatre, Film & Television.

Jan 15, 2011

January Films at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for film dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Dec 05, 2010

December Films at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for film dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Nov 15, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Benjamin Daniel Lobato

Benjamin Daniel Lobato, Television and Stage Writer/Filmmaker and UA Alumnus visits. Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Nov 13, 2010

Breaking & Entering Event: The New State of the Entertainment Industry

FREE Public Event
10:30 - 12:30pm at the JW Marriott Starr Pass. Panel discussion consisting of the following successful film industry professionals: Greg Kinnear, Peter Murrieta, John Kilkenny, Scott Stuber, Benjamin Lobato, Matt Luber, Antonia Ellis, and Lorna Soroko. Presented by the Tucson Film Office and the Hanson Film Institute.

Nov 12, 2010

Fusion! A Gala Event Celebrating the Creation of the New School of Theatre, Film and Television

7:30pm at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Presented by the UA College of Fine Arts

Nov 10, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Patrick Rush

"Casting for Theatre, Film and Television" with Casting Director, Patrick Rush. Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Nov 04, 2010

November Films at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for movie dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Oct 22, 2010

Lesbian Looks 2010/11: Film and Video Series

Public Event
(Event Dates: Oct. 22, Oct. 26, Nov. 4, and Feb. 18)
Sponsored by Institute for LGBT Studies, McClelland Institute for Children, Youth &  Families,
University Libraries, Hanson Film Institute, The Office of LGBTQ Affairs, ASUA Pride Alliance,
English, Anthropology, Gender & Women's Studies, School of Theatre, Film & Television and College of Fine Arts Small Grants.

Oct 21, 2010

More Than a Game: The Incredible True Story of LeBron James and the Akron Fab Five

Free and Open to the Public

7:00pm at Centennial Hall at the UA campus. Hosted by the UA College of Fine Arts and UApresents, in collaboration with the Hanson Film Institute, the new School of Theatre, Film & Television, and UA Athletics.

Oct 14, 2010

A Corigiliano/Takemitsu Festival: Music and Film

Event Dates:
Oct. 14 - 15 Film portion of the festival will take place at the Fox Tucson Theatre
Oct. 22-24 Keynote presentation, symposium and concerts will be at the School of Music

This project made possible by the College of the Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence and the Director's Administrative Fund. Co-sponsors include the Hanson Film Institute, Center for the Study of American Ideals and Culture, the Apgar Foundation, Arizona Public Media's Classical KUAT-FM 90.5/89.7, KVOI 1030 AM "The Voice" Radio, and the Fox Tucson Theatre, and support from Wesley Green and UA Department of East Asian Studies.

Oct 11, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Carol Lefko

Casting Director and Producer, Carol Lefko gives "Advice on a Hollywood Career Path." Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Oct 07, 2010

Tucson Film & Music Festival 2010

Public Event

(Event Dates: October 7-11)
The Tucson Film and Music Festival offers a plethora of film and music events all in downtown Tucson. In collaboration with Cox, Upstairs Film, and Hype.

 

Oct 02, 2010

October Movies at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for movie dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Oct 02, 2010

Screen Writing Workshop with Marcus De Leon

(Event Dates: October 2-3)

Open to the Public, Fee: $40; * UA Students FREE*
Noted screenwriter-director Marcus De Leon (HBO's Walkout) will lead a fun, interactive, intensive two-day screenwriting workshop for participants at all levels. This workshop is open to the general public. In collaboration with the School of Theatre, Film & Television and the College of Fine Arts.

Sep 22, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Brian Levant

Producer/Screenwriter/Director Brian Levant presents "Inside the Television and Film Industry." Presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible through student differential tuition and donations to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Sep 17, 2010

Doing Your Doc Seminar: Diverse Visions, Regional Voices

(Event Dates: September 17-19)
Presented by NALIP, CPB, the NEA, the Hanson Film Institute and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, in association with the College of Fine Arts and the School of Theatre, Film and Television, The Tucson Film Office, Arizona Public Media, CAAM, LPB, ITVS, NBPC, PIC, NAPT and Women Make Movies.  For more information see the NALIP website.

Sep 04, 2010

September Films at the Fox

Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for movie dates and times. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute.

Sep 02, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Roger Young

FREE Public Event
Emmy Award-Winning Director Roger Young in Conversation with Assistant Director Craig Huston. Presented  by the School of Theatre, Film and Television and the Hanson Film Institute. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Aug 15, 2010

The Invisibles: A Series of 4 Short Films

FREE Public Event
2:00 - 3:30PM in the AME Auditorium, UA Campus. Made for Amnesty International to highlight the human rights abuses of migrants traveling through Mexico on their way to the United States. In Person: Marc Silver, Co-Director. Presented by the Hanson Film Institute and the Center for Latin American Studies.

Jul 03, 2010

Step Back in Time at the Historic Fox

Event Dates Vary
July 3 - August 1: Mystery and Murder
July 17 - August 7: Family Films
August 7 - 28: Classic Comedy Couples
See these movies the way they looked when they premiered! Presented in 35mm rare restored archival film prints. Programmed by the Hanson Film Institute. Sponsored by Providence Service Corporation. Check the Fox Tucson Theatre website for more information on upcoming events.

Apr 05, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Carol Lefko

FREE Public Event
Casting Director and Media Arts Alumna speaks on the process of casting and her career as a casting director and producer. Presented  by the School of Media Arts Producing Division, and the Media Arts Visiting Artists Program. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence.

Mar 31, 2010

Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy

FREE Public Event
7:00PM at the The Loft Cinema.  Presented by the UA School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. With UA Co-sponsors: Biosphere 2, Institute of the Environment, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, the School of Journalism, and the Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter.

Mar 06, 2010

Film & Television Development Workshop with Lorna Soroko, Producer/Writer/Development Exec.

Fee: $95 (General Public)  -  UA Students FREE

(Event Dates: March 6-7)

This workshop is open to the general public. For more information please contact Vicky Westover at 626-9825.  In collaboration with the School of Media Arts and the College of Fine Arts.

Mar 03, 2010

Tucson Cine Mexico 2010

FREE Public Event
(Event Dates: March 3 - 7). In collaboration with the Consulado de Mexico in Tucson, Cox and Harkins Theatres. For more information, please check out the Tucson Cine Mexico Flyer (PDF file, 2.8 MB)

Mar 01, 2010

Visiting Filmmaker: Kelly Kessler, Assistant Professor of Media & Cinema Stds, DePaul University

Free and Open to the Public
5:00 PM, Student Union, Tucson Room. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Feb 19, 2010

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Jennifer Breslow, VP of Drama Development, ABC

Free and Open to the Public
1:00 PM, Harvill 102. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Nov 12, 2009

Native Eyes Showcase 2009

Public Event

(Event Dates: November 12-15)

Presented by the Arizona State Museum and the Hanson Film Institute in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, the College of Fine Arts and the School of Media Arts.

 

Oct 24, 2009

Screen Writing Workshop with Marcus De Leon

Fee: $40   * UA Students FREE

(Event Dates: October 24-25)

Noted screenwriter-director Marcus De Leon (HBO’s Walkout) will lead a fun, interactive, intensive two-day screenwriting workshop for participants at all levels. This workshop is open to the general public. In collaboration with the School of Media Arts and the College of Fine Arts.

Oct 09, 2009

Lesbian Looks 2009: Annual Film and Video Series

(Event Dates: October 9, November 5)
Lesbian Looks is presented by the University of Arizona Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies.

Oct 08, 2009

Tucson Film & Music Festival

Public Event

(Event Dates: October 8-12)
Visit the festival online at Tucson Film and Music Festival. This year's line up includes several films by Media Arts alumni includng Allison Vanore, Keith Ozar, Chelsea Cole and Michael Toubassi. In collaboration with Upstairs Film and the Tucson Film Office.

 

Apr 06, 2009

Visiting Filmmaker: Brad Slater, William Morris Agency

In collaboration with the School of Media Arts

Apr 03, 2009

We Shall Remain Sneak Preview with Filmmaker Chris Eyre

Public Event
5:00pm at the Center for Creative Photography (on the UA campus). Free and open to the public. Presented by the  Arizona Public Media, the School of Media Art and the Hanson Film Institute.

Mar 31, 2009

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Deborah Stratman, Experimental Filmmaker

Public Event
7:00Pm at the Screening Room. In Order Not Be Here screening. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Mar 30, 2009

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: David McClafferty

Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Mar 26, 2009

Tucson Cine Mexico 2009

Public Event
(Event Dates: March 26 - 29 and April 3 - 4)
Invited Guests: Frida Torresblanco, Producer
Jonas Cuaron, Director
Rudy Joffroy, Director
Carlos Gutierrez, Cinema Tropical
Sponsored by Cox Media and Harkins Theatres. In collaboration with the Consulado de Mexico/Tucson, the Tucson Film Office, the UA Wester Hemispheric Programs and Cinema Tropical. With additional support from the UA Center for Latin American Studies. For more information please go to http://clas.arizona.edu/cinemexico/

Mar 23, 2009

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Julie Sandor, Industry Producer

Public Event
Location & Time TBD. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Mar 07, 2009

The Art of Pitching Workshop: Facilitated by Lorna Soroko, Producer/Writer/ Development Executive

(Event Dates: March 7-8)
With Ronnie Clemmer, Visiting L.A. -based Television/Film/Documentary Producer. In collaboration with the School of Media Arts 

Mar 05, 2009

Filmmaker Guillermo Monteforte presents: Mapping Mexican Media

4:00pm in Marshall 212. Presented by the Center for Latin American Studies. Co-sponsored by the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute.

Mar 05, 2009

VisitingSpeaker: John DeTarsio, News & Doc Cameraman

Public Event
2:00pm in Marshall 340. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Mar 04, 2009

Visiting Speaker: Derek Kompare, Television Scholar, Southern Methodist University

Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Feb 27, 2009

The Talkies Come to Town

Public Event
6:00PM at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Film screening FREE and open to the public. Presented by the University of Arizona University Libraries, Friends of the UA Libraries, and the Hanson Film Institute

Jan 27, 2009

A Conversation with Chaz Palminteri

Public Event
12:00PM at the Marroney Theatre (on the UA Campus). Presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Jan 24, 2009

IFASA 3 Minute Thriller Event

Public Event
7:00PM at the Gallagher Theatre (on the UA campus). Sponsored by the Hanson Film Institute

Jan 22, 2009

Visiting Artist Speaker Series: Lya Guerra, Film Programer, SXSW Film Festival

Public Event
9:00AM at the UA Marshall Bldg.  A Special presentation in conjuction with MAR 498E/Senior Capstone: Post productin. Made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence, the School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Jan 10, 2009

Tucson Jewish Film Festival

Public Event
(Event Dates: January 10-22, February 15 & 22, March 1, 2009)
Presented by the Tucson Jewish Film Festival

Nov 19, 2008

A Conversation with UA Alumnus Geraldo Rivera

Public Event

(Event Date: November 19)
* Book Signing & Discussion
1PM at the UA Bookstore, University of Arizona.
* Presentation
7PM at the Fox Tucson Theatre.
Presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of  Media Arts and Hanson Film Institute

Nov 17, 2008

FRONTLINE Filmmaker Paul Stekler discusses "The Choice 2008"

Public Event
7pm at the Center for Creative Photography. Presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Media Arts and Hanson Film Institute

Nov 15, 2008

Pictures in Motion

Free Family Event
1pm at the Arizona State Museum. Enjoy 5 family friendly screenings of new Native films and meet the filmmakers. Presented by the Arizona State Museum, the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Media Arts and the Hanson Film Institute

Nov 14, 2008

Native Eyes Showcase 2008

Public Event

(Event Dates: November 14-16)

Presented by the Arizona State Museum and the Hanson Film Institute in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, the College of Fine Arts and the School of Media Arts

 

Nov 13, 2008

No Festival Required

Public Event

Selection of Innovative Short Films Curated by Steve Weiss. 11Am at the Marshall Building, Room 221. Presented by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Media Arts and Hanson Film Institute

Oct 30, 2008

Lost Film Fest

Public Event

The Lost Film Festival is being co-hosted by the School of Media Arts, Hanson Film Institute and the School of Information Resources & Library Science.

Oct 18, 2008

Screen Writing Seminar with Marcus De Leon

(Event Dates: October 18-19)
In collaboration with the School of Media Arts and the College of Fine Arts
 

Oct 17, 2008

Free Advance Screening of Universal Pictures comedy, Role Models

Public Event

Post screening Q&A with Producer and UA Media Arts alum Scott Stuber. Presented in association with the School of Media Arts and Gallagher Theater

Oct 11, 2008

Assistant Director Seminar with Craig Huston

(Event Date: October 11)
Presented by the Hanson Film Institite and the School of Media Arts.

Oct 10, 2008

Doing Your Doc Seminar: Diverse Visions, Regional Voices

(Event Dates: October 10-12)
Presented by NALIP, in association with the College of Fine Arts and the School of Media Arts. For more information see the NALIP website.

Oct 09, 2008

Tucson Film & Music Festival 2008

Public Event

(Event Dates: October 9-12)
The Tucson Film and Music Festival offers a plethora of film and music events all in downtown Tucson. In collaboration with Upstairs Film.


Oct 03, 2008

Lesbian Looks 2008: Annual Film and Video Series

Public Event
(Event Dates: October 3, October 17, November 6)
Lesbian Looks is presented by the University of Arizona Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies

Jul 07, 2008

Native Youth Filmmaking Workshop

(Event Dates: July 7-12)

 In collaboration with the Arizona State Museum, Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum, Tohono O’odham Community College, Tohono O’odham Community Action group, and Baboquivari High Schoo. Additional support provided by the UA College of Public Health.

 

Jun 14, 2008

AutoPoiesis

Public Event
Splinter Studios

Jun 02, 2008

Filmmaker Debra Granik discusses Winter’s Bone

Event made possible with support from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Hanson Film Institute, the College of Fine Arts, and the School of Media Arts.

May 16, 2008

'I Dream in Widescreen' Media Arts BFA Thesis Film Screening

Public Event

Made possible by The Fox Tucson Theatre, The Fox Theatre Foundation, The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Small Grants Program, The School of Media Arts, The Hanson Film Institute and The Loft Cinema.

 

Apr 23, 2008

The Business of Fox: An Insider's Look at Fox Broadcasting Company and Myspace

In collaboration with the School of Media Arts

Apr 03, 2008

Screenwriter Will Conroy

In collaboration with The School of Media Arts and The College of Fine Arts Dean's Fund for Excellence 

Apr 02, 2008

'The Last Atomic Bomb' filmmaker Robert Richter to Screen Film

In collaboration with the UA College of Fine Arts, the UA School of Media Arts Visiting Filmmakers Program, the UA Department of Journalism, the UA Department of History, the UA Department of East Asian Studies, the UA Department of Anthropology, the UA Department of Women's Studies, and Pan Left Productions.

Mar 31, 2008

Producing Colloquium: Amanda Lotz, "Why Television Isn't Dying"

In collaboration with the School of Media Arts

Mar 28, 2008

Babel: Portrait of a Film in the Making, A Slide Presentation by Photographer Eniac Martinez

Public Event
This screening is part of the US Mexico Border States Conference and is presented by The Motion Picture Association, The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, and The University of Arizona

Mar 27, 2008

Film Premiere: Sangre de Mi Sangre/Blood of My Blood

Public Event
This screening is part of the US Mexico Border States Conference and is presented by The Motion Picture Association, The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, and The University of Arizona

Mar 27, 2008

U.S.-Mexico Border States Conference: Filmmaking, Economic Development, and Intellectual Property Rights

(Event Dates: March 27-28)
Co-presented by The Motion Picture Association, The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, and The University of Arizona

Mar 08, 2008

The Art of Pitching Workshop: Facilitated by Lorna Soroko, Producer/Writer/Executive, with Ronnie Clemmer

(Event Dates: March 8-9)
In collaboration with the School of Media Arts

Mar 03, 2008

The School of Media Arts Producing Colloquium presents Kevin Townsley and Jamie Turner

In collaboration with the School of Media Arts 

Feb 14, 2008

Oscar-Winner Ari Sandel to Screen Film and Speak

Presented by the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, and the UA Hillel Foundation and in collaboration with the School of Media Arts

Feb 13, 2008

Dan Vebber & Lisa Vebber

- Screenwriting Seminar with Dan Vebber in MAR 364
- Lisa Vebber, VP of Scheduling and Strategic Analysis at NBC
- Q&A With Dan Vebber & Lisa Vebber
In collaboration with the School of Media Arts and the College of Fine Arts