Is there an intern track in addition to regular membership?

Yes. There are two separate applications: one for members and one for interns. Both are open during the same recruitment window each fall.

What happens to the films members make?

Finished films are screened at end-of-semester screenings and posted online. Members can use them to build their portfolios for future careers in entertainment.

Can other student organizations collaborate with DAES?

Yes. Other student organizations can fill out a collaboration form on the contact page to propose working together on an event.

DAES’ Black Film Collective

Q: What departments can I join?

The collective is split into four departments: directing, acting, editing, and screenwriting. Each department is led by one or two department heads.

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DAES' Black Film Collective is a space for Black students to create, watch, and learn about filmmaking. Members work across four departments: directing, acting, editing, and screenwriting, each led by department heads. The collective produces 1-2 short films per semester and hosts end-of-semester screenings. Members build their portfolios through real film projects, with finished work available on the club's YouTube channel.

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Films produced per semester (short films)

Events They Host

End-of-Semester Film Screening

DAES hosts screenings of their short films at the end of each semester.