Documentary created by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Swarovski to stream on Netflix

"Waterschool," the first feature documentary produced by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, is available for streaming on Netflix today. The feature-length film shines a light on the pressing need to safeguard the world's continued fresh water supply. To make the film, seven M.F.A. TFT graduate filmmaking students traveled across five continents to capture the moving stories of six girls and young women, living along the major rivers of the world, whose lives have been empowered and transformed by the Waterschool educational programs. The film, which was created in partnership with Swarovski — the Austrian creator of crystal jewelry, accessories and decorative items — was produced by Teri Schwartz, dean of UCLA TFT, and Nadja Swarovski, member of the Swarovski Executive Board. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker ("The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom," "Waste Land") served as mentor to the students on the project. Emmy Award-winning composer Alex Wurman ("Temple Grandin," "March of the Penguins") created the score.