Join us for a cinematic celebration as we turn our spotlight to the one feature-length film of our season! We're thrilled to present this annual screening for free thanks to the generous support of DCASE and The Chicago Film Office.

In Lauren Loesberg’s debut feature, Year One a series of events during Ruby’s freshman year of college send her on a downward spiral, culminated by the arrival of a glamorous alter ego who begins to live a life of her own. Year One, was featured on IndieWire’s 2024 Sundance Wish List and premiered in competition at the Bentonville Film Festival. 

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Loesberg’s work has been recognized by the Student Academy Awards, Film Independent, the Chicago International Film Festival, The Athena List, and more than eighty film festivals around the world. Year One is also the recipient of the ReFrame Stamp, an initiative of the Sundance Institute and Women in Film to highlight films that achieve gender parity in front of and behind the camera.

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We're thrilled to present this screening for FREE thanks to the generous support of DCASE and The Chicago Film Office.

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Let's make a night of it! We have a full evening of events planned for the big night. 

🎨 Pre-Hang AT THE DESIGN MUSEUM OF CHICAGO starts at 5:30PM

Before the show, join us at the Design Museum (right across the street from the theater!) for a free chance to explore while enjoying dorm room style snacks and sodas. Let exhibits like, Community On The Make inspire you to design your own life, just like Ruby.​

🎬 Feature Screening: "Year One" 7:00 PM at Claudia Cassidy Theater

 Settle in for the main event!

🥂 After Party at Emerald Loop Bar and Grill

Continue the conversation and celebration after the credits roll at our official afterparty at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill - conveniently located at 216 N Wabash Ave.