IU Cinema's available programming slots for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 are filled. If your program must take place in academic year 2025–26, we recommend submitting a rental application.
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Creative Collaborations
A competitive application process that enables IU student, campus, and community groups to highlight important topics and ideas through film screenings and film-related educational programs, aimed at bridging campus and community and engaging new and returning audiences. For full program details, visit our Creative Collaborations information page.
Application open period: Annually—Fall Break through Thanksgiving Break
Program timing: The academic year following the application date (i.e. for an academic year 2027–28 series, your application should be submitting during the academic year 2026–27 application period)
Recommended for: Groups interested in curating and presenting a collaborative, interdisciplinary, multi-event series at IU Cinema with a 9–12-month planning period.
Screen Share
Closed for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
The Screen Share program allows IU Cinema to partner with community groups, campus units, and student groups on film-related programs, helping to keep our big screen offering inventive, inclusive, and deeply engaged in our community.
Application open period: Semesterly—from start of each semester until all spots filled
Program timing: The semester after the semester you apply (i.e. for a spring 2027 program proposal, your application should be submitted during the fall 2026 application period).
Recommended for: Groups interested in partnering with IU Cinema on a single film or film-related program with a 2–4-month planning period.
Cinema Rentals
IU Cinema is available to rent for conferences, workshops, meetings, private film screenings, and more. Explore rental policies, procedures, and rates.
Rental space available: Year-round—with closure periods University’s Thanksgiving and Winter breaks and from June 30 to August 16, 2026).
Program timing: Rolling basis—rental inquiries with fewer than 20 days’ notice will not be considered
Recommended for: Groups looking to hold their private event at IU Cinema with a 1-month+ planning period.
IU Cinema Space Request
Submit a request for non-screening/events only, like Benton Mural viewings, IU Cinema tours, or filming in IU Cinema.
Questions about which partnership program might be right for you? Contact us!