Creativity takes center stage this May as Aims Community College students bring their stories to life on the big screen.
Aims Students Bring Original Films and Animation to the Community
May 01, 2026
The Aims Film and Animation Showcase returns to the Ed Beaty Hall Theater on the Greeley Campus, inviting the public to experience a wide-ranging collection of student-produced films and animations. Screenings will take place Friday, May 8, from 2–4 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, from 6–8 p.m., at 5203 W. 20th Street.
Presented by the Communication Media and Graphic Design & Rich Media programs, the showcase highlights work completed over the past academic year. The result is a diverse lineup of projects spanning genres, from comedy and action to drama, suspense and imaginative animated storytelling.
“It’s about being more visible and letting people see what we’re doing,” said Brian Dunning, Professor of Graphic Design & Rich Media. “The event shows off what our students are creating.”
For students like animation student Marcus Everitt, the showcase is more than just a screening; it’s a shared creative experience. “It’s a very fun, collaborative event,” Everitt said. “You get to meet new people that have the same interests and you get to kind of grow together in that way.”
Many of the works shown in the showcase were developed in hands-on courses that emphasize both technical proficiency and creative storytelling. The showcase offers audiences a chance to see that journey in motion through original stories, experimental visuals and carefully crafted productions that reflect months of work behind the scenes.
“This is where everything comes together,” said Communication Media Instructor Eric Taylor. “Each film is unique, and they all resonate with me in different ways. 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.”
That sense of effort and passion is exactly what students hope audiences will recognize. “It’s to show support to the students who’ve spent hours of time trying to create these animations and films,” Everitt said. “It just shows so much passion and energy. It makes you want to come back and see what people create next.”
Beyond the screen, the showcase also helps build connections across campus. “It 100% builds the creative community and it just brings people together,” Everitt said. “You’re not just watching your friend’s animation, you’re watching everybody’s.”
For more information about the Film and Animation Showcase and other upcoming events, visit events.aims.edu.
