Premiere is the annual student film showcase hosted by DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. Now in its 20th year (19th event), the festival showcases the best of DePaul University student work in cinema and animation with awards presented in over 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, the festival provides an opportunity for student work to be showcased in one of the oldest theaters in the nation.
***Premiere is ONLY OPEN TO ALL CURRENT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS and ALUMNI who graduated during the 2023-2024 academic year.***
Submissions are accepted through FilmFreeway only. Please see the listing for rules and instructions: