At the end of every spring semester the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television shows the senior students’ thesis films at “I Dream in Widescreen.”
annual University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television
May 2, 2024
Featured on the May 2, 2024 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- Why has the nation of Finland been named “the happiest country in the world” 7 years in a row by the United Nations? Mark talks with Nina Trasoff, former Tucson City Council member and the co-producer & host of a new documentary airing on PBS that explores the many factors that contribute to “Finnish happiness”.
Nina Trasoff interviews Prison Director Tuomo Kärjenmäki while investigating the prison system in Finland for the documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland".
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While investigating maternal health care in Finland, Nina Trasoff sits down with a mother and her infant. The interview is part of the documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland".
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- Some of the feature film directors of tomorrow are taking a big step this weekend at the 19th annual “I Dream in Widescreen”. It’s a showcase of short films created by the graduating class of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television, being presented at The Fox Tucson Theatre. Meet three of these emerging artists, and hear about the joy and heartbreak they have each found while making movies.
VIEW LARGER Fiona Paskoff, Kat Kones, and Jackson Huffman visit the AZPM studios to talk about their short films featured in "I Dream in Widescreen 2024". Kerryn Negus
VIEW LARGER Jackson Huffman is the director of the short film "Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma" part of the 2024 "I Dream in Widescreen" student film showcase. University of Arizona
A still from the short film "Ricardo Rivera and the Mines of Montezuma", directed by Jackson Huffman, part of the 2024 "I Dream in Widescreen" student film showcase.
VIEW LARGER Kat Kones is one of the featured student directors presenting her film "Wandered Away" at the I Dream in Widescreen student film festival. University of Arizona
A still from the short film "Wandered Away", directed by Kat Kones, part of the 2024 "I Dream in Widescreen" student film showcase.
VIEW LARGER Fiona Paskoff is presenting her film "Something Blue" at the I Dream in WIdescreen student film festival. University of Arizona
A still from the short film "Something Blue", directed by Fiona Paskoff, part of the 2024 "I Dream in Widescreen" student film showcase.
- Find out about “Bad Art Night” at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, and what it has to offer those with creative curiosity.
Arizona Science Center staff celebrate following a successful "Bad Art Night".courtesy of Lauren Pool, Arizona Science Center
VIEW LARGER Art enthusiasts gather paints and materials while participating in the family-friendly "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix. courtesy of Lauren Pool / Arizona Science Center
VIEW LARGER People of all ages contribute to the design of a community art wall at the first "Bad Art Night" event at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix. courtesy of Lauren Pool / Arizona Science Center
- And, are you struggling to build up your own supply of “Self Love”? 4th grader Amanda offers a fresh perspective, sharing how she thinks of herself as a trusted friend and constant ally. It’s a self-help message we can all reflect on, from “Stories That Soar!"
Literacy Connects presents “Stories That Soar!”, a program where the Tucson non-profit empowers students of all ages by bringing their stories to life with professional actors and musicians.
Web page by Alecia Vasquez.
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