News: Department of Film

build exterior at night
Arts and Culture |

Founded in 2003, the hall honors people who have made significant contributions to the visual arts, performing arts, or architecture.

director's chair with film crew in background
Arts and Culture |

The 30-second spot is one of five finalists competing for the chance to screen in Regal Theaters nationwide.

UNLV students rehearse a dance performance.
Arts and Culture |

Lawmakers to hear from faculty, students on first-ever ‘Fine Arts Day.’

Portrait of Classified Rookie of the Year Susan Gearling
People |

The president's Classified Rookie of the Year made a deliberate choice 20 years ago to make education her career.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fischer
Arts and Culture |

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of his newly released memoir will benefit the UNLV Debbie Reynolds Performing Arts Scholarship.

young woman
People |

Brenna Spector wins 2018 Student Service Award for her work providing insight into the experiences and dreams of people with disabilities.

Campus skyline
Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

Henry Kronberg
Arts and Culture |

UNLV experts lead discussions during annual Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Jan. 13-28

Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
People |

When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called UNLV grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

A man in a suit sitting down on a couch
UNLV History |

UNLV alumnus Tony Canepa turns his illustration skills toward UNLV's history.

Ludwig van Beethoven
Arts and Culture |

A rock musician, historian, and director finds four spots in the recent past where Beethoven's Ninth Symphony had a profound connection with current events.

Alyssa Crittenden portrait
Research |

What do a heist thriller, the evolving human diet, water quality, consumer behavior, literature, and Mars have in common? All were the foundation of research awards UNLV faculty gar-nered this year.