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
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.
This intensive incubator program offers real-world experience by having emerging filmmakers collaborate with students on short film projects.
Warner Bros. Discovery internships puts Rebels on the fast track for careers on set and in studios.
The showcase celebrates the creativity, passion, and storytelling of student filmmakers.
A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.
Film In The News
At the beginning of September, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched "Welcome to Fabulous," a new campaign aiming to boost our city's flagging tourism numbers — and the 60-second commercial at the heart of the campaign has been widely panned by locals. So what's wrong with the ad, and why do locals hate it so much? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Shahab Zargari, an award-winning filmmaker and marketing expert at UNLV, and Scott Roeben, AKA Vital Vegas, industry commentator and writer at Casino.org.
Nevada’s film community isn’t backing down from its quest to attract major studios to Las Vegas, despite recent legislative setbacks in their quest to obtain substantial tax incentives for the industry.
Nevada’s film community isn’t backing down from its quest to attract major studios to Las Vegas, despite recent legislative setbacks in their quest to obtain substantial tax incentives for the industry.
How Hollywood is harnessing nostalgia by resurrecting popular TV shows and movies.
The Oscars’ Best Picture winner Anora proudly features a “Nevada Film Office” logo in the credits, showcasing the interest and growth in moviemaking across the Las Vegas Valley -- and how exactly movie studios hire a range of local businesses and workers to make productions happen.
‘Tis the season for snuggling up on the couch with some eggnog and Christmas cookies and watching a festive flick. We all have our favorites, the ones we look forward to seeing every year, and a new survey reveals the most popular ones in the country.
