Joe Swanberg

Friday 3/7/25

To kick off the Big Shoulders International Student Film Festival, join us for a screening of one of Joe's early mumblecore films starring Greta Gerwig and Mark DuPlass--Hannah Takes the Stairs and an episode of his Netflix show Easy. Following the screening we will have an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Joe Swanberg.

Joe Swanberg is the writer and director of over 20 feature films including DRINKING BUDDIES, HAPPY CHRISTMAS and NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, which he co-directed and starred in with Greta Gerwig. He produced, wrote, directed and edited all 25 episodes of his 3 season Netflix Original Searies EASY and has directed episodes of television for HBO, Netflix and Disney. He directed and acted in segments of the original cult horror film V/H/S and has starred in films for Adam Wingard (YOU'RE NEXT), Ti West (THE SACRAMENT), Josephine Decker (THOU WAST MILD AND LOLVELY) and Mickey Keating (OFFSEASON), in addition to supporting roles in dozens of films. He lives in Chicago, IL.

RSVP Below for VAS at DePaul's CDM Theater 14 E. Jackson LL105

Saturday 3/8/25

Big Shoulders Film Festival at DePaul University is dedicated to presenting the work of innovative student filmmakers from around the world. Admissions are open to all students at the post-secondary level. Big Shoulders is a front seat to the world’s stories. It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion by showcasing the work of emerging young voices and unique ways of storytelling.

The festival is free and open to the public at The Logan Theater, 2646 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. No RSVP is necessary.

2:00 PM – Program 1

4:15 PM – Program 2

6:00 PM – Awards Ceremony

6:30 PM – Reception at Logan Theatre

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