Fire Escape Films

Fire Escape Films Fire Escape Films is the film production society at the University of Chicago. Get updates by subscribing to our listhost, [email protected]

Our goal is to sustain a community of student filmmakers and raise awareness about media oriented projects and opportunities. We help produce features, shorts, music videos and spots on digital and film formats.

Decameron..coming very very soon!!
05/24/2026

Decameron..coming very very soon!!

COME SEE THE PREMIERE OF THE EXPEDITION OF RICHARD WHITE...In just a few hours!! Don't forget to register via the link i...
05/24/2026

COME SEE THE PREMIERE OF THE EXPEDITION OF RICHARD WHITE...In just a few hours!! Don't forget to register via the link in bioooo

Ten Fingers...Premiering today!! Sign up vía the link in our bio!!
05/24/2026

Ten Fingers...Premiering today!! Sign up vía the link in our bio!!

INTRODUCING Robin & Robyn 🐤 Join us at the premiere via the link in our bio to learn more!! See you Sunday...🪺
05/20/2026

INTRODUCING Robin & Robyn 🐤 Join us at the premiere via the link in our bio to learn more!! See you Sunday...🪺

Don’t miss out Sueños de una monarcha by .2 Screening at DFF2026 this Friday, May 15th @ 5.30pmReserve your free tix on ...
05/12/2026

Don’t miss out Sueños de una monarcha by .2

Screening at DFF2026 this Friday, May 15th @ 5.30pm
Reserve your free tix on our link in bio

48 HR FILM FESTIVAL - COBB 403 - 10 MIN FROM NOW!!
05/07/2026

48 HR FILM FESTIVAL - COBB 403 - 10 MIN FROM NOW!!

This week commences our annual 48-hour film festival!! The 48-Hour Film Festival is an annual Fire Escape event in which...
04/26/2026

This week commences our annual 48-hour film festival!! The 48-Hour Film Festival is an annual Fire Escape event in which participants must make a whole short film from scratch in only 48 hours. The film must be based on a prompt which is kept secret until the 48 hours begin. Any UChicago student can participate in groups of up to 2 people. If you don't have anyone in mind, don't worry! We will be pairing people up at the info session/prompt reveal. The 48-hour production period will last from 7 PM on Friday May 1st, 2026, to 7 PM on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. On May 7th at 7 PM, you'll get to see each other's short films and vote on your favorite! The winners and runners up will receive prizes. Sign up at the link in our bio and make sure you are subscribed to our listhost, we will be announcing more info and the locations and prompts very soon. 🤫🎥🎬📽️🎞️

Fire Escape Films invites you to the Latin American Diaspora Film Festival on Friday, May 15th!! Mark your calendars 📆📆 ...
04/26/2026

Fire Escape Films invites you to the Latin American Diaspora Film Festival on Friday, May 15th!! Mark your calendars 📆📆 LINK IN BIO!!!

Fire Escape Films invites you to the Latin American Diaspora Film Festival on Friday, May 19th!! Mark your calendars 📆📆
04/23/2026

Fire Escape Films invites you to the Latin American Diaspora Film Festival on Friday, May 19th!! Mark your calendars 📆📆

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming screening and Q&A for the feature debut of two UChicago alumni and sisters, Bil...
02/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming screening and Q&A for the feature debut of two UChicago alumni and sisters, Biliana and Marina Grozdanova (AM’11, AB’13)!! The event will be free on Saturday, 2/28 at 5PM, at the Logan Center with a reception to follow. Register at the link in bio.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Diaspora Film Festival! Following the success of last spring’s inaugura...
02/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Diaspora Film Festival! Following the success of last spring’s inaugural festival (April 2025), which highlighted the East Asian diaspora, the Diaspora Film Festival returns with a new theme: Latin American Diaspora.

We invite young filmmakers to submit their work for consideration. Selected films will be screened at a live event hosted at International House at the University of Chicago on May 15, 2026, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers. The festival celebrates the creativity and voices of student artists exploring themes of identity, migration, and cultural heritage.

Learn more: https://fireescapefilms.org/film-festival/
Submit via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/DiasporaFilmFestivalChicago (link in bio)

The festival is co-organized by Fire Escape Films and International House at the University of Chicago. Fire Escape Films is the film production society at UChicago that sustains a community of student filmmakers and raises awareness about media-oriented projects and opportunities. They help produce shorts, features, music videos, and spots on digital and film formats. The mission of International House is to enable students and scholars from around the world to live and learn together in a diverse community that builds lifelong qualities of leadership, respect, and friendship.

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The University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
60637

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