The Emerging Filmmakers Project

🎬✨ CU Denver Takes Over The Emerging Filmmakers Project! ✨🎬

Tonight! The Emerging Filmmakers Project welcomes the next generation of filmmakers when CU Denver’s Filmmaking Club takes over to showcase this year’s student films! 🎥🎞️

Hosted by Sophii Sherman and Cyleigh Knight, this is your chance to see fresh new voices in Colorado film, connect with local artists, and support the creative community. 🌟

🕖 Doors at 6:30pm | Films at 7:00pm
🍺 FREE beer (21+ w/ ID) courtesy of Ratio Beerworks!
🎟️ $5 only at the door

Come celebrate the future of film — tonight’s stories might just be tomorrow’s legends. ✨

🎬 Tonight: The Emerging Filmmakers Project

Third Thursday = film family reunion. 🎥🐞

The Emerging Filmmakers Project returns tonight — the home of Denver’s independent film scene since 2002.

That’s 20+ years of local filmmakers screening bold, weird, brilliant work right here at The Bug. 💛

Curated and hosted by volunteers from the local film community, The EFP is where:
🎬 New films get their first audience
🎤 Filmmakers get real-time feedback
🤝 Creatives meet future collaborators
🔥 And the indie spirit stays very alive

And yes — the talkback is part of the magic. After each film, you get to tell the filmmaker exactly what you think. Spirited? Sometimes. Supportive? Always.

Plus, your $5 ticket includes FREE beer (21+ w/ valid ID) courtesy of Ratio Beerworks.

🕖 Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm
🎟 $5 at the door only at the door

If you love Colorado film, want to make Colorado film, or just want to support the scene — this is your night. 🐞🎬

The March 19th EFP at the The Bug Theatre is going to be a great one! Here are some shots from last month's program. https://www.facebook.com/events/970725625287972

🎬 Next Week: The Emerging Filmmakers Project

Third Thursday = film family reunion. 🎥🐞

The Emerging Filmmakers Project has been the home of Denver’s independent film scene since 2002. That’s 20+ years of local filmmakers screening bold, weird, brilliant work right here at The Bug. 💛

Curated and hosted by volunteers from the local film community, EFP is where:
🎬 New films get their first audience
🎤 Filmmakers get real-time feedback
🤝 Creatives meet future collaborators
🔥 And the indie spirit stays very alive

And yes — the talkback is part of the magic. After each film, you get to tell the filmmaker exactly what you think. Spirited? Sometimes. Supportive? Always.

🍺 Your $5 ticket includes FREE beer (21+ w/ valid ID) courtesy of Ratio Beerworks

If you love Colorado film, want to make Colorado film, or just want to support the scene — this is your night.

📅 Thursday, March 19th
⏰ Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:00pm
🎟️ $5 only at the door

We have an awesome night of short films planned for March 19 at the Bug Theater! Here's a recent profile of the EFP from The North Star

Where Denver’s films come together “For a filmmaker in Denver, there’s nothing like it,” said John Williams, filmmaker and co-host and programmer of The Emerging Filmmakers Project, colloquially known as EFP. Each month, on the

🎬 Submit Your Film to The Emerging Filmmakers Project! 🎬

Did you know? If you're an indie filmmaker, The EFP is the best place to screen your work! 🔥

Submission is free, and you can be a part of Denver's longest running, locals only, independent film showcase! Screenings happen the Third Thursday of every month, it's only $5 to attend, and the beer is included with cost of entry (21+ w/ valid ID), thanks to our amazing beer sponsor, Ratio Beerworks! Join the hundreds of other filmmakers that have screened since 2002 and be a part of something amazing! Submit your film today!

https://www.bugtheatre.org/the-emerging-filmmakers-project

🎬 TONIGHT: The Emerging Filmmakers Project! ✨

Since 2002, the EFP has been the go-to event for Colorado’s indie film scene—bringing together filmmakers, film lovers, and creatives for a night of screenings, networking, and lively discussions.

🎞️ See fresh indie films from talented local filmmakers
🎤 Engage in spirited talkbacks with the creators after each screening
🍻 Enjoy FREE beer courtesy of Ratio Beerworks (21+ w/ valid ID)

📅 Doors at 6:30 PM | Screening at 7:00 PM
🎟️ $5 only at the door

Some pics (photo credit Bradley Haag)from January's program (sorry we couldn't get the camera out for the first two films Nick Fiorella & Ryan Keriwin's "Linked Up" and Lucas Cunningham's "Far West"). It was a packed house, put Feb 19th on your calendar for our next show!

🎬 Tonight: The Emerging Filmmakers Project

Denver’s indie film heartbeat has been pulsing for over 20 years — and it’s still going strong. 🖤🎬

Held every third Thursday, the EFP is curated and hosted by volunteers from our local film community and remains one of the best places in town to screen your work, meet fellow creatives, and support indie film.

You’ll catch a fresh lineup of short films, followed by our signature spirited talkback, where the audience gets to engage directly with the filmmakers — questions, reactions, praise, and all.

🕖 Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7:00pm
🎟️ $5 only at the door
🍺 Free beer from Ratio Beerworks (21+ w/ valid ID)

Support local filmmakers. Meet your creative neighbors. See something new tonight. 🎬💛