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Two students working on a film set

Moody College's Department of Radio-Television-Film named No. 1 public film school in the U.S.

The department continues to stand out for its curriculum and innovative student experiences

Miguel Alvarez and Sebastian Valdivieso on set of short film "Piojo."

On set and in studio

Current and former Moody students assist an RTF professor as he completes his short film "Piojo"

SNL-style notecards that read "April 30," "Spring Writers' Room," and "RTF"

"Live from UT Austin, it's RTF Live!"

Writers' room class gives students a chance to write their own sketch comedy show in the style of "Saturday Night Live"

Through persistence and passion, Jesus Martinez has built a career in entertainment

The RTF senior says a lifelong love of movies inspired him to take big leaps during his time at Moody College

Chet Garner stands and smiles in front of a lake

Moody RTF alumnus Chet Garner explores stunning Texas landscapes in new PBS docuseries

“The Daytripper” host takes viewers along as he travels among some of the one million acres The Nature Conservancy has protected in Texas

Graphic with a longhorn standing on a theater carpet in a bluebonnet field that reads "End of Semester Screenings"

Spring 2026 End of Semester Screenings

April 23, April 30-May 3

An exterior shot of the Star Film Ranch in black and white

Highlighting Texas film history

Kathy Fuller-Seeley uncovers the first movie studio in Texas

A student stands on a production ladder in an RTF t-shirt and baseball cap with her hand in a "hook 'em" sign.

Moody College announces two new minors in advertising and radio-television-film

Students will be able to declare these minors in Fall 2026

A view over the shoulder of a student playing a video game at a computer

Moody College announces new field of study and minor in digital game industries

The minor will be available for all University of Texas students beginning in Fall 2026

Promotional image that has an illustration of a T-Rex and says "Jurassic Park: Adaptation and Evolution"

Jurassic Park: Adaptation and Evolution

April 2, 2026 | CMB Studio 6B

A drawing of a girl drawing on an iPad next to the words "Animation Celebration"

2026 Animation Celebration

March 24 - 25 | CMB Studio 6B

UT RTF at SXSW 2026

March 12-18, 2026 | Austin, Texas

The words "UT RTF Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase" appear on a light orange background with darker orange laurels.

2026 Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase

March 12 | 6 p.m. | AFS Cinema

RTF SCMS

UT RTF at SCMS 2026 Conference

Chicago | March 26 - 29

A group of UT Austin students pose in front of the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia.

Down under, Longhorns level up

UT Austin students compete against international teams in the 2026 Academic Esports World Tournament

Ben Bays named director of Karch Gaming Institute

The Moody College RTF professor will lead the Institute in developing a robust gaming industry curriculum and experiences

Texas Exes group having fun

When childhood dreams become national triumphs

Moody College alumna Ashley Glazier and Fran Harris receive 2025 Texas Exes Awards

A graphic that shows Moody College Radio-Television-Film studies ranked as the #1 public university in the U.S. and #7 university in the nation by The Hollywood Reporter

Moody College RTF department shines in the rankings

The department was ranked a top film school by multiple publications in 2025

Fall 2025 End of Semester Screenings - crowd shot at screening

Fall 2025 End of Semester Screenings

December 11–14

The text "Roadmap to the Texas Media Industries" is placed over a nighttime photo of a vertical marquee that says "Texas."

Roadmap to the Texas Media Industries

The Passage of the 2025 Film Incentive and Beyond

UT RTF at 2025 Austin Film Festival

UT at the 2025 Austin Film Festival

October 23–30, 2025 • Austin, TX

2025 Moody College Video Game and Esports Symposium

2025 Moody College Video Game and Esports Symposium

October 23–24

With his arm up in a "hook 'em" hand sign, Matthew McConaughey sits in an armchair during the Q&A portion of the screening event

Behind the wheel of "The Lost Bus"

Matthew McConaughey brings his new film to Texas Moody, drives home lessons in storytelling

Glen Powell sits in an armchair during the Q&A portion of the screening event

Powered up

Glen Powell brings "Chad Powers" to Texas Moody

RTF grad student Ann Laudick outside of the Harry Ransom Center

From the archives to the spotlight

Moody graduate student helps bring The Lorne Michaels Collection to life at Harry Ransom Center

Mason Scivally and Deborah Valcin are 2025 winners Foshko Screenwriting Scholarship

2025 Robert Foshko Memorial Scholarship & Screenplay Competition Winners Announced!

Deborah Valcin (MFA Screenwriting '25) & Mason Scivally (B.S. '25)

A portrait of RTF student Gregory Weston

Viewfinder

A Moody College RTF student sees the world through his camera

Saber Interactive team with Moody College team

Moody College of Communication welcomes new Karch Gaming Institute

The institute will help students learn the gaming industry from concept to market

Spring 2025 EOSS

Spring 2025 End of Semester Screenings

April 29 & May 1–4

UT RTF at SXSW 2025

UT RTF at SXSW 2025

March 7 - 15, 2025

2025 UT RTF Longhorn Denius Student FIlm Showcase

2025 UT RTF Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase

Screening March 7 • 3 pm • AFS Cinema

A student wearing over-the-ear headphones holds up a video camera at a sporting event.

New sports production and broadcasting minor will give students a major edge

The Moody College field of study is a one-of-a-kind opportunity open to all UT students

UTRTF at 2025 SCMS Conference

UT RTF at SCMS 2025 Conference

Chicago • April 3–6

Screenwriting story with Amanda Dieli

From pen to production

How RTF screenwriting students are shaping the future of TV and film

Fall 2024 RTF End-of-Semester Screenings Dec 12-14

Fall 2024 End of Semester Screenings

December 12-14

Foley Grand Opening

Sound takes center stage

RTF unveils new Foley stage and Dolby Atmos mix studio for Hollywood-quality audio

UT at AFF 2024

UT at the 2024 Austin Film Festival

October 24–31, 2024 • Austin, TX

photos of 2024 Foshko Screenplay competition winners

Announcing 2024 Winners of Robert Foshko Memorial Scholarship & Screenplay Competition

Cody Rea and Chidera Orazulike talk screenwriting

Steph Swope, president of Minnow Mountain

Texas Entertainment and Media Industries Symposium

Forging connections between current and future leaders of the Texas media industries