Aims Community College invites the community to experience the creative talents of its students at the upcoming Film and Animation Showcase, a free event open to the public.
Aims Community College Presents: Film and Animation Showcase Featuring Student Creations
April 29, 2025
Animation artwork, "Blue Wolf" by Asia Cunningham.
The Film and Animation Showcase takes center stage at the Ed Beaty Hall Theater at 5203 W. 20th Street on the Aims Greeley Campus. There are two opportunities to attend this show.
- Friday, May 9 | 1–3 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Hosted by the Aims Graphic Design & Rich Media and Communication Media departments, the event screens diverse student projects. The audience can expect to see a variety of genres, from comedy, action and drama to imaginative animated stories and suspenseful films. This presentation highlights a fresh batch of projects completed last fall and this spring.
The Power of Animation to Tell Stories
Yalenni Sauceda works on creating an animation project.
Yalenni Sauceda is an Aims student currently studying animation and graphic design. “I love everything that has anything to do with art — dancing, painting, drawing. It’s a part of me,” she said. “Animation is something I didn’t expect to love this much. Once I started taking classes, I realized how much I enjoy creating, especially when I see the characters come to life.”
While creating animations, Yalenni enjoys making characters move and feel real. “You can tell a lot of a story just through how someone moves,” she explained. “There’s this little penguin in one of my animations that I really love. I tried to make him look cute and silly — and honestly, it worked. He makes me laugh every time I see him.”
She is excited for people to see her work and that of her classmates. “This animation showcase is going to have a lot of really cool pieces. Everyone worked hard on their projects, and we’re all proud of what we’ve created.” Yalenni feels that sharing her and other students’ work with others transforms it into something more significant. “It’s exciting to be part of something where our work gets seen. It’s not just a class assignment anymore — it’s a real event where people can experience our stories and characters,” she said.
A Cinematic Celebration of Student Creativity
The showcase will feature an array of student-produced films and video projects, highlighting a wide range of genres. Audiences can look forward to a dynamic viewing experience that reflects both creativity and technical skill.
“Each film is unique, and they all resonate with me in different ways,” said Communication Media Instructor Eric Taylor. “It’s amazing to see what students can create when they’re given the right tools and skills — and how they transform a project into something truly their own.”
These projects are a testament to the robust curriculum offered by the Aims Communication Media department, which provides degrees and certificates in journalism, audio production, television/video production, video editing and effects, radio production, and media writing. The works featured in the showcase stem from courses such as TV production, video editing, and more.
Whether you’re a fan of animation, films and storytelling or just want to support local student talent, this is a unique opportunity to witness how creativity comes to life at Aims. For more information on this event and others, visit events.aims.edu
