Premiere is the annual DePaul University Film Showcase hosted by the School of Cinematic Arts. Now in its 21st year (20th festival), the festival showcases the best of student work in cinema and animation with awards presented in 20 categories covering all facets of filmmaking from screenwriting to post production. Jury members include industry insiders, festival programmers, and filmmakers from around the country. Held in the historic Music Box Theatre for many years running, the festival provides an opportunity for student work to be showcased in one of the oldest theaters in the nation.