Desales University Film Festival

An exciting showcase of world premiere films, the 20th annual DUFF—DeSales University Film Festival—features the emerging voices of film directors, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, designers, editors, animators, and actors in the DSU film department. The festival begins on Friday night with The Best of the Fest, a screening of the award-winning films throughout the festival’s history. The festival then continues on Saturday evening with a screening of the current student filmmakers’ films. A platform for young filmmakers taking their first steps toward a professional career, the festival features a variety of genre and cinematic journeys. This inspirational event culminates in the announcement of Best in Show, Honorable Mention, and the Duffy Award for Audience Favorite.