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"When you go to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, you become a lifelong member and participate in a very unique tradition. Family. One that proudly claims some of the world’s most legendary storytellers, scholars, industry leaders, mavericks and creative minds. I remember well the influences on me as a student, greats like Arthur Ripley, Dorothy Arzner and Alexander Mackendrick. Upon graduation you will join this great heritage as you pursue your career. Being part of our remarkable Alumni community is an exciting experience.”
— Francis Ford Coppola MFA ’67

Our impact cannot be overstated. And neither can our influence.

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is a creative force recognized the world over. Our students, faculty and alumni showcase their work at premier festivals and research conferences around the globe year after year, and win awards spanning every medium, platform and discipline. As a result, the world looks to us for the talent that is the lifeblood of the entertainment and performing arts industries today, and the thought leadership and cutting-edge research that provide the road map for where we’re going tomorrow.

In addition to our robust TFT Alumni Network which spans all facets of the entertainment and performing arts industry across the globe, we are proud to announce our newest association: The TFT New Young Alumni Network.

Upon graduation, every member of the graduating class becomes a member of this new organization which focuses on the critical first years 1-5 after graduation. The emphasis is on helping our newest alums make the transition into the industry with real world knowledge and contacts through a host of value added programs such as networking and mentoring programs with established TFT alums, special screenings, plays, initiatives with studios, professional transition and festival workshops with industry and festival leaders, and other social activities designed to foster a pay forward vibrant community of alums connecting with and helping one another throughout their careers. We believe that one person's success is everyone's success.

For additional information on the Young Alumni Network please contact Chria Hazlitt in our Office of Development and Industry Relations.

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And major research conferences around the world.

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TFT Theater Channel on YouTube

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TFT Alumni Network on the UCLA Alumni Association

Alumni Highlights
Alumus Andy Marx and Grandpa GrouchoMarx and MarxAndy Marx '73 writes joyfully about discovering on Netflix fourteen 1950 episodes of his grandfather Groucho Marx's classic TV quiz show "You Bet Your Life."Read more
XYZ Alums at TribecaXYZProducing partners Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian's innovative indie XYZ Films (“The Raid”) has two intense genre films at the 2013 Tribeca Film FestivalRead more
Tom Shadyac Returns to Comedyshadyac-intouchablessAlumnus Tom Shadyac ("Liar, Liar") is considering a Weinstein Company remake of Oscar© Foreign Film nominee "The Intouchables"Read more
George Takei crowd-funds internment musicalGeorge TakeiGeorge Takei crowdfunds Old Globe show about Japanese-American internmentRead story