A good story can change the world, and HUAZ students are world-changers.
HUAZ film students actively engage with every aspect of this artistic medium. From the foundational elements of creating a story, to the filming of that story, to the sound, to the special effects, to the editing… HUAZ students experience it all.
Once you get your feet wet, you’ll take your education a step further. You'll make connections and work with faculty practitioners and industry professionals through HUAZ's partnerships with area filmmakers and local production companies. Through our classes, practicum experiences, and studio work, our students gain the practical knowledge needed for careers as directors, producers, directors of photography, editors, and screenwriters.
Sound to good to be true? It’s not! Come to HUAZ and create something new! Apply now!
Phil Wilson has been teaching courses in film production, new media, and the creative process for over ten years. Professor Wilson is a working filmmaker in his craft, and has received 3 Emmy Awards, 4 Telly Awards, and 18 Broadcast Education Association Awards. He is passionate about equipping the next generation of creatives with the skillsets to achieve their fullest potential.
"The faculty are very engaging! Any time we use new equipment, they're right there to help us out and make sure we know what we're doing."
"When I first came to Huntington, I didn't know anyone else interested in the same thing I was and my knowledge of film was very limited. I was not only able to finally find people like me, but it's been a very welcoming and collaborative environment where we all learn from each other."
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From Vision to Visionary
A film with high production values and a poorly drawn story is a wasted opportunity. And the inverse of that is true as well, a film with poor production value and a well-drawn story also is a wasted opportunity.
That’s why HUAZ students learn both the techniques and the tools. From our green and white screen infinity walls, to our 20+ seat iMac lab, our state-of-the-art Center for Digital Media Arts is fully-equipped to accommodate a host of student projects. We’ve invest over $3 million in renovations and technology for our building, which has created over 3,000-square-feet of film and studio space along with editing suites, an audio control room, foley pit, and TV control room.
Want to see an example of what it means when students learn technique and how to use the tools of the trade? Learning from some of the best filmmakers in the industry, our inaugural group of HUAZ film students created The Amazing Mortimer in the fall of 2017. Click the image to watch the trailer!
HU Arizona Programs
You're the Director — Tell Your Story
When you become a film production major at Huntington University, you will complete all of your coursework at HUAZ in Peoria. After completing the core film classes, you get to choose from a list of electives to round out your degree. Electives include business, art, and even theatre classes.
If you are interested in the film production major, check out our Guide to Typical Programs and Checksheet.
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