Emerging Filmmaker Program

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What's the EFP?

The Tallgrass Film Association Class of 2025 Emerging Filmmaker Program (EFP) is a program for local students from 8th grade through seniors in high school. Age range runs from 13-18. Applications for the current year are now open and due by May 16, 2025. 

Our 2025 EFPs will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals in the film industry, covering a wide range of topics including: film criticism, directing, producing, screenwriting, audio production, lighting, camera technique, video editing and more.

Successful students will receive an all-access TALLPass in exchange for their participation in the program, as well as an additional all-access pass for a parent or guardian.

NOTE: The program was previously called the Emerging Programmer Apprenticeship program (EPA). We rebranded in 2023, but we think this video helps explain a portion of what the program demonstrates.

Important Information

Meet Your Teacher

Information and biography coming soon! 

  • Applications for the EFP Class of 2025 are now open.

  • Orientation Date: Thursday, May 22, 6-7 pm 
  • Classes (Thursdays, 6-8 pm Tallgrass Film Center, 120 E. 1st. St N Unit 113) 

    Specific dates and course information coming soon!

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