The DePaul School of Cinematic Arts Visiting Artist Series Presents
Big Shoulders International Film Festival 2026
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Friday, February 27: CDM Theater, 14 E. Jackson Daley Building LL105
Saturday, February 28: The Logan Theater
Friday, February 27th 4PM - 5PM
Big Sound at Big Shoulders
Friday, February 27th 4PM - 5PM
Big Sound at Big Shoulders
MPSE and DePaul University are excited to present “Big Sound at Big Shoulders,” a sound‑focused panel taking place during the upcoming International Student Film Festival.
The session will be moderated by MPSE board member, Korey Pereira, who will lead an engaging discussion on sound design, post‑production workflows, and the creative role of audio in shaping compelling cinematic stories.
Featured panelists include:
Cory Coken, MPSE
Partner, Noisefloor Sound Solutions
Kevin Cagnolatti
Freelance Sound Designer and Assistant Professor at DePaul University
Michelle LeDuc
Sound Designer, Periscope Post and Audio
Attendees will gain valuable insights from the panelists’ extensive experience in film and television sound, along with practical guidance for students and emerging filmmakers looking to elevate the sonic dimension of their projects.
Following the panel, guests are invited to stay for a reception with refreshments, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, network with industry professionals, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
Friday, February 27th 6PM
The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick with Director Pete Ohs
Friday, February 27th 6PM
The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick with Director Pete Ohs
Hailed by Indiewire as “a rising filmmaker well worth the attention,” Pete works as a director, producer, writer, editor and cinematographer. He has produced and directed five feature films in the past five years.
In 2025, he was at Sundance with OBEX, a fantasy adventure feature he produced, co-wrote and shot. This was followed by THE TRUE BEAUTY OF BEING BITTEN BY A TICK, a genre-bending horror satire he directed, co-wrote and shot premiering at SXSW. Most recently, he directed the international romantic drama ERUPCJA starring Charli xcx which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Film Synopsis
After a tragic accident, Yvonne drives down to her friend Camille’s bucolic new home for some time away. She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there. The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight. But when Yvonne develops troubling symptoms from a tick bite, the rural paradise fades away revealing a breeding ground for a disturbing new life.
Starring Zoë Chao, Callie Hernandez, James Cusati-Moyer & Jeremy O. Harris
Saturday, February 28 4PM-6PM
The Logan Theater
Big Shoulders International Film Festival
Saturday, February 28 4PM-6PM
The Logan Theater
Big Shoulders International Film Festival
Join us in the Logan Theater for the 6th Big Shoulders Film Festival, an annual, student-run international film festival at DePaul University, dedicated to showcasing innovative works by student filmmakers from around the world.
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