The Provost has approved a department name change from the Department of Film to the UNLV School of Cinematic Arts. The new name is a comprehensive, future-proof designation that covers the full spectrum of creative and technical disciplines involved in the study and production of moving images. There are no other changes associated with this name change. Effective: April 15, 2026 Dean…

CILECT North America is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming symposium on The Future of Accessibility in Arts Education, which will have an in-person audience at UNLV (in FDH 109) and be available via Zoom to guests who would like to attend remotely. (All are welcome, including students.) As technology rapidly evolves, educators in the arts have a critical opportunity to re-imagine…

UNLV Film proudly celebrates Assistant Professor Thomas Bjelic, whose sound design work will be featured in two major theatrical releases this March: YOUNGBLOOD and MAYA & SAMAR.  YOUNGBLOOD premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Hubert Davis (BLACK ICE) and starring Ashton James and Blair Underwood, the film follows a…

UNLV Film is proud to present PROJECT HAIL MARY, starring Ryan Gosling, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 in FDH 109. This is an exclusive on-campus preview screening free to all students, faculty, staff and guests.  Due to limited seating in FDH 109, we strongly encourage registering for this event and arriving no later than 30 minutes before screen time! Sign up now!

Legendary director David Mackenzie has joined the UNLV Department of Film adding to the department’s roster of industry professionals and deepening the connection between academic training and real-world filmmaking. Best known for directing the Academy Award-nominated HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016), starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Jeff Bridges, Mackenzie joins UNLV Film to mentor and teach…

The Beverly Theater is hosting a special screening of the award-winning film BRONSON (2008, starring Tom Hardy) on Saturday, February 7th, at 7:30pm. Following the screening, the Beverly Theater’s CineSomnia will be doing a Q&A with Professor Brock Norman Brock, who co-wrote the screenplay with Nicolas Winding Refn. Released in 2008, BRONSON, was directed by Refn and features an early…

As we begin this new year, I have been reflecting on the myriad ways in which art enhances our lives, bolsters our connection to each other, and builds community – both local and global. There is vast opportunity for the arts (including architecture – one of the eight disciplinary areas in the College of Fine Arts at UNLV) and humanities to positively and profoundly affect how we see the world.…

Prof. Andi Isaacs, pictured here in a red sweater and standing with 28 UNLV Film students who she took to the 2025 American Film Market in Los Angeles, has been interviewed on a recent UNLV produced podcast! Listen to it now! 

The UNLV Film Department is recruiting a new crew for our student-led film review podcast, The Film Dept., and we are looking for dedicated students to join the team this Spring. This independent study course offers hands-on experience in podcast production and hosting, with admission by instructor approval. We are currently seeking students in the following positions:…

Oscar and Emmy-winning producer, Jeremy Kleiner, will join UNLV Film on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. PST via Zoom. Please join us in FDH 105 or via Zoom to watch and engage in this exciting conversation with one of the most prominent producers in Hollywood. Jeremy Kleiner (born 1976) is an American film producer. Since 2013, he has served as the co-president of Brad Pitt's production…

Twenty-eight UNLV Film students (pictured here with Prof. Andi Isaacs) worked at the American Film Market with producers, distributors, and production companies this past week in Los Angeles. While interning at the conference the students also attended industry panels and networked with professionals from around the world.

UNLV Film screens the major motion picture "After the Hunt' at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in FDH 109. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A live taping of the Film Dept. Podcast follws the screening. Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJgS8UVwE9zIhVkGWSj6t6CliBnODiOUKUyjEHRAYfG4OUMg/viewform 'After the Hunt': A college professor finds herself at a…