I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale" Bucharest

Universitatea Naţională de Artă Teatrală şi Cinematografică “I.L.Caragiale” București
Type	Public
Established	1954
Location	Bucharest , Romania
Campus	Urban
Nickname	UNATC
Website	unatc.ro/eng/prezentare/

The National University of Theatre and Film "I.L.Caragiale" Bucharest (Romanian: Universitatea Naţională de Artă Teatrală şi Cinematografică “I.L.Caragiale”) (UNATC) is a public university in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 1954. It is named in honor of Ion Luca Caragiale.

History

The first theatre faculty in Romania begins its activity in 1834 within the Philharmonic School.

A Faculty of Stage Direction opens in 1948 within the Romanian Art Institute – at that time (1948-1950), the center of all Romanian higher education in the arts.

1950 sees the founding of both the Institute for Film and the Institute for Theatre I. L. Caragiale (named after the classic Romanian playwright). In 1954, the two institutions merge into the Institute of Theatre and Film I.L. Caragiale (IATC). The Institute will function under this name until 1990, when it will become the Academy of Theatre and Film (ATF) – the only such school in Romania to enjoy a ranking equal to that of a university, as well as international recognition.

Since 1990, the Academy of Theatre and Film has undergone a continuous reform process. New specializations have been added,such as Audiovisual Communication and Multimedia: Sound-Editing (both at the Film Faculty), Puppets-Marionettes, Choreography and Scenography (at the Theatre Faculty). The number of students has gone up, while the curricula and study programs have been continuously improved and diversified.

In 1998, the Academy of Theatre and Film became the University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale" (UATC). In 2001, it became the National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale" (UNATC).

Notable alumni

(This list includes alumni from both the Film and the Acting schools.)

Alina Bargaoanu, university professor Adi Cărăuleanu, actor David Esrig, theater director Tudor Giurgiu, film director Indiggo, the twin sisters Gabriela and Mihaela Modorcea, singer-songwriters and reality television personalities Marcel Iureș, actor (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) Radu Jude, film director (Aferim!) Maia Morgenstern, actress (The Passion of the Christ) Cristian Mungiu, filmmaker (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) Barna Nemethi, film director and photographer Călin Peter Netzer, film director Florin Piersic, actor Florin Piersic, Jr., actor, writer and director (Youth Without Youth (film)) George Piștereanu, actor Corneliu Porumboiu, film director Cosmina Stratan, journalist and film actress Ana Ularu, actress