UT Austin Department of Radio-Television-Film

Zach Andersen — Frames & Feelings

A cinephile's corner — curated with love from Austin, TX

Film reel and cinema atmosphere
Boat trip through mountains and green water

Welcome

Hi there — I'm a film student at UT Austin, and this little corner of the internet is my love letter to cinema. Movies have always been more than entertainment to me; they're how I understand the world, process emotions, and connect with stories that transcend time and place. At UT Austin's Moody College of Communication, I'm learning to translate that passion into my own craft — from screenwriting to cinematography. Whether you're a fellow cinephile or just curious, I hope something here sparks a new watch or a fresh perspective.

My Top Six Films

Princess Mononoke Poster

No. 01

Princess Mononoke

Grand Budapest Hotel Poster

No. 02

The Grand Budapest Hotel

No Country for Old Men Poster

No. 03

No Country for Old Men

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Poster

No. 04

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Holdovers Poster

No. 05

The Holdovers

Singin' in the Rain Poster

No. 06

Singin' in the Rain

Course Schedule

Course Units Days Time
FILM 101 — History of Cinema 4 Mon / Wed 10:00 – 11:50 AM
FILM 131 — Screenwriting Fundamentals 4 Tue / Thu 1:00 – 2:50 PM
FILM 160 — Introduction to Cinematography 5 Wed / Fri 3:00 – 5:50 PM
FILM 115 — Film Theory & Criticism 4 Mon / Wed 2:00 – 3:50 PM
HNRS 189 — Visual Storytelling Seminar 2 Friday 12:00 – 1:50 PM

Websites I Like

Videos Worth Watching

Stanley Kubrick — One-Point Perspective (kogonada)

Nosferatu (1922) — F.W. Murnau | Public Domain

Why Some Movies Feel More Alive | Public Domain

Why Interstellar is Life Changing | Public Domain