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October 14, 2025

For Uruguay-born Sofia Bilbao Bardier, making films in the Midwest inspiresa spirit of adventure

Shot in Lawrence, Kansas, her "Mabel," a tale of murder, dark rites and thwarted relationships, received 20 film awards.
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October 10, 2025

From stand-up to producer, BJ Bales keeps looking for the fun in funny

The Overland Park native is set to share his comedic vision in a new film, “Suburban Psycho,” in 2026.
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September 16, 2025

18th & Vine Arts Festival celebrates Black film, television & dandyism

The 18th & Vine Arts Festival’s 2025 theme, “A Renaissance on Vine: Celebrating Black Film, Television & Dandyism,” recalls the Met Gala’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme from this past spring.
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September 10, 2025

Kansas City Underground Film Festival Celebrates its Sixth Year of Challenging Festival-Goers’ Perception of ‘Underground’

This year’s program features a total of 89 titles culled from 787 submissions from 48 countries.
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May 21, 2025

Artist to Watch: Jean-Jacques Corbier

The Kansas City filmmaker, winner of ArtsKC's 2024-25 Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award sees film as a way to "bring us all together."
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April 16, 2025

Kansas City area native Scott Roberts releases his first feature film

Filmed in Platte City, 'Letters Home' is a seriocomic coming-of-age story based on the director's formative years.
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March 27, 2025

Kansas City FilmFest International’s 29th Year Sustained by a Storytelling Spirit

Spring, that ever-fleeting season between malingering winter and venomous summer, yields one treat that feeds the energy of film fans in the city.
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February 21, 2025

February 22 Reel Black Film Fest at the Truman Reveals Kansas City’s History to Itself 

If ever there were a time for eradicating chaos and celebrating the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to building and serving their communities, the Reel Black Film Fest is answering the call. 
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September 10, 2024

Offbeat, Bittersweet and Eye-Opening: Kansas City Underground Film Festival’s 5th Year

In its fifth year and its fourth at Charlotte Street, the Kansas City Underground Film Festival opens this week, Sept.13-14, and continues next week, Sept. 18-21.
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