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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

UNLV XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of UNLV.

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Arts and Culture |

Student hosts screen the films at The Beverly Theater and share their observations in the UNLV podcast studio.

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Arts and Culture |

The conversation will feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes introduction to the plan for Warner Bros. Studios Nevada.

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Arts and Culture |

Students will gain valuable experience in the independent film and television industry.

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Arts and Culture |

This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.

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Arts and Culture |

The film presents the dramatic story of incarcerated men restoring their lives through theatre.

Film In The News

Vegas 411

It’s home to a symphony orchestra, choral ensembles, ever-changing exhibitions, virtual galleries, and museums. It’s the base of operations for the Jazz Outreach Initiative, a concert hall, and a haven for theater students. Its halls and classrooms honor art’s history while fostering future masterpieces. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas powers the pulse of Sin City…and it continues to grow.

Vegas 411

It’s home to a symphony orchestra, choral ensembles, ever-changing exhibitions, virtual galleries, and museums. It’s the base of operations for the Jazz Outreach Initiative, a concert hall, and a haven for theater students. Its halls and classrooms honor art’s history while fostering future masterpieces. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas powers the pulse of Sin City…and it continues to grow.

Vegas 411

It’s home to a symphony orchestra, choral ensembles, ever-changing exhibitions, virtual galleries, and museums. It’s the base of operations for the Jazz Outreach Initiative, a concert hall, and a haven for theater students. Its halls and classrooms honor art’s history while fostering future masterpieces. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas powers the pulse of Sin City…and it continues to grow.

Yahoo!

As Gladiator II enters the theatrical arena against Wicked, it’s relying on a marketing tactic the 2000 film didn’t: thirst. The Russell Crowe-led original won five Oscars, including Best Picture. It’s not that the sequel isn’t good — it’s been getting decent reviews — but 25 years have passed and the way movies are promoted has changed.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As talk emerged about bringing the movie industry to Las Vegas, Warner Bros. exec Dan Dark pulled on a red UNLV ball cap. A healthy cheer went up from the crowd jammed into an auditorium at UNLV’s Flora Dungan Humanities building.

Las Vegas Sun

Celine Johnson was born and raised in Las Vegas, so it’s no surprise she’d gravitate toward an industry like film. The 19-year-old film major at UNLV has big plans to master skills in cinematography, editing and producing so she can one day join the ranks of filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Greta Gerwig.

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Recent Film Accomplishments

Dale Melgaard (Film) received the Best Short Script award at the Milan Independent Awards Film Festival for The Phatman.
Andi Isaacs (Film) presented "Finance II: How To Choose A Location To Maximize Your Budget" at the American Film Market, Nov. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, to international independent film buyers, distributors, and  sales/marketing attendees. The presentation detailed the use of film production tax incentives throughout the world in conjunction…
Adam Paul (Film), assistant professor, presented on a panel at the 4th Annual Humanities Podcast Network Symposium titled, "Podcasting as Artistry and Craft." Paul discussed his work on UNLV projects in the Departments of Film and Theatre, including the award-winning fiction podcast "POD115" and the recent film review podcast "The Film Dept.," co-…
A short film produced by May May Luong (Film), "Orange Vests and Cigarettes" has received an "Official Selection" from the Twin Cities Film Fest and will screen on October 23 in Minnesota.
A short film produced by May May Luong (Film), "Orange Vests and Cigarettes" has received an "Official Selection" from the Chelsea Film Festival and will screen on October 19 in New York, NY.
Dale Melgaard (Film) has received an "Official Selection" from the Bangkok Film Awards Festival for the short script "The Phatman."