Student Awards

Eric Barr Endowed Acting Award Fund

Named in honor of Professor Emeritus Eric Barr, the Eric Barr Acting Award is given annually to a full-time undergraduate acting major who has shown outstanding abilities and commitment to department productions throughout the year. Candidates will be selected by department faculty and eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Recent Recipients:

Jade Duong, 2023
Maksil Lorenzo, 2022
Ty Rogoff, 2022
Josiah Cajudo, 2021
Samantha French, 2020

Chancellor’s Performance Award (Marius DeBrabant)

Each year the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production awards Chancellor’s Performance Awards between $100-$1000 to majors who have made significant contributions in classes within the major as well as in our film and stage productions, in ways that illustrate academic and creative excellence, an aspiration toward professionalism and a clear sense of passion for the craft.

Recent Recipients:

Stephanie Allison, 2023
Josiah Alpher, 2023
Lindsey Byun, 2023
Nataly Ceniceros, 2023
Aronne Chan, 2023
Gabby Chavez, 2023
Daniel Cruz, 2023
Pier Garma, 2023
Dorothy Ledesma, 2023
Julia Lypska, 2023
Jason Nguyen, 2023
Jada Ramsey, 2023
Caelin Sandoval, 2023
Marissa Vera, 2023
Yucheng Zhu, 2023

Emory Elliott Endowed Memorial Award

Established in memory of UCR Professor of English, Emory Elliott, the Emory Elliott Memorial Award is given annually to one student in TFDP for innovative or significant work in the dramatic arts. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible for consideration. Recipient will be selected by department faculty.

Recent Recipients:

Jayla Jacob, 2023
Jade Duong, 2022
Serena Kilbury, 2021
Jayla Jacob, 2020
Mina Vazirian, 2020
Ellie Villa, 2020

Andrew and Michael LeMond Memorial Scholarship Endowed Fund

Established in memory of two brothers with UCR connections, the Andrew and Michael LeMond Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in TFDP on the filmmaking track. Eligibility requirements: declared student on the filmmaking track; financial need as determined by the FAFSA; in good standing with the university and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; sophomore or junior class standing at the time of application (students must be enrolled at UCR for the entirety of the next academic year after receiving a scholarship). Preference will be given to students with an interest in digital film production. Application requirements and submission period announced annually during the spring quarter.

Recent Recipients:

Joel Zepeda, 2023
Maxine Garcia, 2022
Crystal Auduong, 2021
Chelsea Ramirez, 2020

Marc Longlois Endowed Award for Leadership in Theatre

Named in honor of longtime UCR Theatre Production Manager, Marc Longlois, the Marc Longlois Award for Leadership in Theatre provides financial support to a TFDP student during his/her/their senior year. Students shall be selected based on the following criteria: undergraduate student majoring in theatre, film, and digital production; exemplifies qualities of excellence in his/her/their work; catalyzes a strong sense of community; exhibits leadership by taking on unexpected or outsized challenges; demonstrates a strong sense of humor and aplomb. Application requirements and submission period announced annually. Peer nominations will also be accepted.

Recent Recipients:

Nataly Ceniceros, 2023
Jordyn McEvoy, 2022
Ankai Cai, 2021
Stephanie Padilla, 2020

Risso Endowed Award in Theatre

Named in honor of Professor Emeritus Richard Risso, the Risso Award in Theatre annually recognizes one or two students in the department who show outstanding ability in acting and/or directing. Recipients will be selected by department faculty.

Recent Recipients:

Michelle Cruz, 2023
Lillyanna Lopez, 2023
Rachel Millar, 2023
Ryan Ong, 2023
Naomi Shikuma, 2023
Kiki Chavez, 2022
Adriana Moreno, 2022
Kiki Chavez, 2021
Carlos Gutierrez, 2021
Nadia Jones, 2021
Millie Romero-Pineda, 2021
Miranda Sun, 2021
Jayla Jacob, 2020
Lenin Macias, 2020
Jacob Perez, 2020
Sophia Reynolds Latino, 2020