Fri, Oct 16
|The Bug Theatre
EFPalooza Film Festival 2026
EFPalooza 2026 is a three-day film festival celebrating The Emerging Filmmaker's Project, the home of Denver’s independent film scene since 2002.
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
About The Event
EFPalooza 2026 is a three-day film festival celebrating The Emerging Filmmaker's Project, the home of Denver’s independent film scene since 2002. Hosted at the historic Bug Theatre, the event will showcase the work of local filmmakers, featuring favorites from past years as well as several EFP premieres, with the filmmakers in attendance to take part in a spirited ‘talkback’ with the audience.
Festival Details
📅 Thursday, October 15th: EFPalooza kicks off with the October edition of The Emerging Filmmakers Project at 7:00pm. Admission includes free beer (21+ with valid ID) courtesy of our sponsor, Ratio Beerworks.
📅 Friday, October 16th: Two blocks of short films at 6:00pm and 8:30pm
📅 Saturday, October 17th: Four blocks of short films at 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 6:00pm, and 8:30pm