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2024
Soaking up Sundance: UArizona film and television students take trip to storied film festival
2023
Film Highlights Blacks' Contribution to Jazz Dance
2022
U of A Dance School, Film Institute Work to Diversify the Arts
University of Arizona Welcomes Two New Directors Into the College of Fine Arts, The Daily Wildcat
2020
ARTISTORIES: Victoria Westover, Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Zócalo Magazine - March 2020, Zocalo Magazine
2019
Hanson FilmTV Institute Hosts Premiere Screening of Native American-made Documentary, Tucson Weekly
El festival Tucson Cine México llega con alta presencia de mujeres cineastas, Los Angeles Times
Tucson Cine Mexico, in its 16th year, celebrates thriving Mexican film industry, Cronkite News Arizona PBS
Inicia el festival de cine 'Tucson Cine Mexico,’ Univision AZ
Looking for something to do this week? Try Tucson Cine Mexico, AZPM News
Indigenous exploration: Tucson Cine Mexico, Tucson Weekly
UA's Role in Nation's Longest-Running Mexican Film Festival, UA News
El auge cinematográfico de México llega al Viejo Pueblo, La Estrella de Tucson
Tucsón abre sus puertas al cine de México, La Estrella de Tucson
16th Tucson Cine Mexico film festival is ready to roll, Arizona Daily Star
"Must See" viewing for movie lovers in the United States, Arizona Public Media
Tucson Cine Mexico: emerging talent and filmmakers to watch, Zocalo Magazine
UA Alumni bring Native American stories to life, Daily Wildcat
Filmmaker Deidra Peaches on Indigenous representation, creating conversations, Arizona Daily Sun
To be recognized and seen: Red Screen Film Festival celebrates Indigenous voices, Flagstaff Live
Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival presents Indigenous stories for all to see, Arizona Public Media
Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival, celebrating Indigenous World Cinema, announces festival lineup, Hopi Tutuveni
Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival celebrates Indigenous cinema, local filmmakers, Navajo-Hopi Observer
Experience the lived reality of Native American, Indigenous peoples at Indigenous film festival, NAU News
2018
Noted Film Festival Celebrates its Quinceañera, Zócalo Magazine
El Santo Makes a Triumphant Return to the Silver Screen, Arizona Public Media
Tucson Cine México llega a su edición no. 15, El Diario de Sonora
Tucson Cine Mexico celebrates its quinceañera with award-wining films, Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Cine Mexico 2018 anuncia sus películas, El Imparcial
Palomeando: Tucson Cine México 2018, La Estrella de Tucson
Tucson Cine Mexico Film Festival returns with a lineup of Mexican Cinema, Daily Wildcat
Tucson Cine Mexico celebrates 15 years, UA News
2017
UA to Host Premiere of Tucsonan’s 1968 Film on Art and Race, UA News
A 1960s Documentary Hidden for Decades – Now Revealed in Tucson, Arizona Public Media
Better Late Than Never: 1968 Film Makes World Premiere, Tucson Weekly
Radio interview with Chris DeSimone, KVOI Wake Up! Tucson
Four UA Student Films to reach national, international audiences, UA News
Student’s film chosen for film festival, Navajo Times
Enter the Future: The World of Virtual Reality VFX Industry Alumni, Arizona Alumni Magazine
VFX Special Effects, Arizona Alumni Magazine
Shining a Light on the Diversity of Mexican Culture, Zócalo Tucson
Film Festival Roundup, IndieWire
Festival Aims for Nuanced Representation of Mexican Cinema, Arizona Public Media
Este fin de semana llega el festival Tucson Cine México, Univision
2016
UA Builds Path From Internships to Careers, UA News
APACHE 8 now available on vimeo for download rental viewing, Vimeo
Productor Esparza cree que Hollywood ha cambiado percepción sobre latinos, El Economista
Moctesuma Esparza is a wizened Hollywood, Tucson Weekly
The Hanson Film Institute kicks off Friday, April 29, Arizona Daily Star
La cinta La Delgada Línea Amarilla cuenta la, Univision
Mexican Director's 'The Thin Yellow Line' Debuts in Tucson, Arizona Public Media
Hanson Series to Explore Diversity in Hollywood, UA News
2015
Film industry insiders share tips, tricks for indie film fundraising, The Daily Wildcat
Building Arizona’s Film Industry, Arizona Public Media
Second Annual Bisbee Film Fest Kicks Off, Herald/Review
Hanson Film Festival Presents Critically Acclaimed, Diverse Films, UA News
'The Homestretch' part of Lesbian Looks film series, Arizona Daily Star
Navajo filmmaker gains international attention, Najavo-Hopi Observer
Mexico in Film: Rejoice!, Tucson Weekly
Festival aims camera at Mexico, Arizona Daily Star
Filmmaker finds new way to explore culture, Navajo Times
Hollywood meets Tucson at Pitch Fest, The Daily Wildcat
UA Launches Documentary Film Center and Public Series, UA News
UA Grad’s Film Finds International Audience, UA News
2014
Festival to showcase Mexico’s emerging film scene, Arizona Daily Star
2013
Ha:San School has new film course, Arizona Public Media
Filmmakers, Festivals Adapting, Arizona Public Media
Edgy Filmmakers are stars of fest, Arizona Daily Star
UA screens long-lost silent film today; grad scores soundtrack, Arizona Daily Star
Film History, Lost and Found, Tucson Weekly
2012
Hollywood Insiders Advise Theater, Film and Television Majors to Dream Big, Arizona Public Media
¡Acción! On Set and On Track with UA Film Students and Alumni in Mexico, Arizona Alumni Magazine
Movies That Cross All Borders, Arizona Public Media
Festival Brings Mexico’s ‘Miss Bala’ to Tucson Screens, Arizona Public Media
2011
Native Eyes Film Showcase Looks Within, Arizona Public Media
Through Native Eyes, Tucson Weekly
Top Secret Rosies, Arizona Public Media
Mexican Masterpieces, Tucson Weekly
2010
WE SHALL REMAIN Special Preview, Arizona Public Media
2008
Producing Special Effects in Science Fiction Movies, UA News
UA-Led Workshop to Teach Filmmaking to American Indian Youth, UA News
Public Invited to Free Screening of Sundance Award-Winning Film, UA News
Academy Award Nominee to Speak at the UA, UA News
2007
American Indian film series a rarity, Arizona Daily Star
UA’s ‘Native Eyes’ Showcase Will Highlight Native American Films, UA News
Mexican cinema to be spotlighted, Arizona Daily Star
Film and music overlap in Crossing Barriers performance, Arizona Daily Wildcat
2006
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer to Receive Honorary Degree at UA Afternoon Commencement Ceremony, UA News
2005
Milestone in black film to be shown, Arizona Daily Star
Award-Winning Independent Film Producer Christine Vachon at UA, UA News
2004
‘Smoke Signals’ Director and UA Grad, Chris Eyre, in Tucson for UA Events, UA News
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