Project DU F.I.L.M.
Film Initiative Linking to Mentors
Through Project DU F.I.L.M., students can gain professional experience by collaborating with dedicated mentors. Our filmmaking program connects students with faculty, professional alumni and community partners to create, promote and distribute films.
Project DU F.I.L.M. supports greater inclusivity in the filmmaking industry. We populate our casts and crews with people from traditionally underrepresented groups and our podcast, "Moving Pictures," hosts conversations around inclusive storytelling in film.
Our Mission
Project DU F.I.L.M., the inclusive experiential filmmaking mentorship program started in 2015 by Professor Sheila E. Schroeder, is needed now more than ever. Recognizing industry-wide and cultural inequities, the mission of Project DU F.I.L.M. is to change the face of filmmaking both in front of and behind the camera by creating intentionally diverse stories and recruiting a variety of alumni and students to participate in making short films together. We place special emphasis on populating our cast and crews with people from traditionally underrepresented groups in an effort to level the playing field and provide meaningful career stepping stones.
Behind the Scenes at Project DU F.I.L.M.
"I thought to myself, how do I create the collaborative film community that I have always wanted? The idea of Project DU F.I.L.M. came to me in that moment."
—Sheila E. Schroeder, Founder of Project DU F.I.L.M.
Current Projects
"Hunting Season"
In this short film critiquing the impact of toxic masculinity, a comedienne finds herself dangerously far from home when she takes a job entertaining a bar full of deer hunters.
"Moving Pictures" Podcast
"Moving Pictures," the podcast of Project DU F.I.L.M., facilitates conversations around inclusive storytelling in the world of film.
Past Projects
"Scary Lucy"
In this 2018 award winning short film, a risk averse comedienne with breast cancer makes it her mission to destroy a grotesque statue dedicated to her comedic idol, Lucille Ball.
"Happy F-ing Valentine's Day"
Valentine’s Day provides the backdrop for this comedy short that asks the question: How can trying to do something so good turn out so f-ing wrong?
Students
Students from any major are invited to participate in Project DU F.I.L.M. You'll gain experience in directing, editing, acting, marketing, producing, makeup and more.
Alumni
Alumni mentor students across all aspects of the filmmaking process. We are always looking for mentors in the field of filmmaking who are interested in sharing their expertise.
Community
Actors, business owners and film enthusiasts are all encouraged to get in touch to learn more about Project DU F.I.L.M.
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