Every fall semester, the LeeU Cinema program hosts the LeeU Film Friendsy. LeeU students and alumni are invited to participate in the 48-hour film fest. This faculty-directed event guides student teams to produce a three- to six-minute short film from start to finish, all within 48 hours. This fosters a spirit of fun, creative growth, and community connection—core values at the
heart of LeeU Cinema’s mission. The films are then judged and eligible for either the CUP (Creative Under Pressure) or the BFF (Best Frantic Filming) award. The event concludes with an awards ceremony where all films are screened in the Doris Johnson Screening Room.