Department of Film News
The department of film offers students the exciting opportunity to study film in the heart of Las Vegas, “The Entertainment Capital of the World.” Our efforts contribute to UNLV’s status as a premier metropolitan research university by adapting traditional film education values to meet the needs of individuals, communities, and industries in the 21st century.
Current Film News
A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Film expert Adam Paul guides our sleigh through the winter wonderland of holiday movies, and explains why they stand out in cinema.
Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie industry really works.
This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.
UNLV Film student Hisonni Mustafa was selected as a winner of the Tyler Perry Dreamers Program, which included a trip to Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Film In The News
The Nevada Women’s Film Festival announced the official selections for its 12th annual festival held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The festival will take place March 19 through March 22 at the UNLV Department of Film. The 2026 lineup includes 72 films of all genres, by and about women, from 15 countries, including from Nevada filmmakers representing in feature films, short films, and television episodes.
As people settle in to watch holiday movies this week, a question arises: What makes a Christmas movie? Not every film with Christmas in it qualifies, says Adam Paul, an assistant professor of film at UNLV. True Christmas movies share essential elements: hope, family, nostalgia, magic, redemption and often romance.
Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents' alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flight to Florida.
Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flight to Florida.
It's as much of a tradition as stockings, trees and gifts. Movies are a staple of the holiday season too! On ARC Las Vegas we talked with Adam Paul, assistant professor of film at UNLV, about what makes these iconic moments in cinema so special for families that keep people coming back to watch them time and time again.
Friday’s release of Wicked: For Good is a reminder to many moviegoers that a trip to the big screen is anything but cheap.
