News from SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film

Is Ambition Still a Dirty Word for Female Characters? ‘Hacks’ Shows How That Perception Is Changing.

The San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television, and Film is proud to welcome Carlton Daniel Jr., MFA, as the new Assistant Professor of Screenwriting.

Since 1998, the annual Celluloid Ceiling study has tracked women’s employment in some of the core crafts of filmmaking, including directing, writing, producing, editing, and cinematography.

Women’s Representation Behind The Scenes In Hollywood Has Barely Advanced In 26 Years

As an international student from Japan, Aika Tsuda has proven herself to be a remarkable talent with a relentless drive to bridge cultural divides through the power of translation and dramaturgy.

Writer Ryan Scott Oliver will join director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe, and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process culminating in a full production in the spring of 2026.

Sarah Salonga is a dynamic force in the world of musical theatre, blending her passion for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with her extensive academic and creative endeavors.

At the heart of great cinema is powerful storytelling. Stories told through film can evoke emotion, spark change, and influence culture. New audiences are exposed to different lenses of the human experience by movies that take inspiration from the world around us.

As part of the San Diego State University’s Class of 2024, we have done more than just earn our degrees alongside our peers, we made history.

Brenna Hughbanks has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Theatre, Television, and Film in Theatre Arts.