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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

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UT at the 2026 Austin Film Festival

October 29 - November 5, 2025 • Austin, TX
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"
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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
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

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