Join us to celebrate independent filmmaking during a five-day extravaganza called AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest.

It’s a multi-faceted festival and we hope you take the opportunity to experience all of it.

It’s a competition

At the heart of the festival is a lively competition for independent filmmakers. Since last June, local, national and international filmmakers have submitted more than 300 short films, documentaries, features and experimental films. About 100 of them will be screened during the festival. And industry professionals will judge the films, select the best and celebrate the winners at an awards ceremony on April 10. You’re invited.

It’s about great movies

In addition to our competition films, we’ve scoured the globe to find great new films that haven’t yet made it to Kansas City. Some of these are being shown at other festivals. Others are foreign films from a number of countries. We call these “curated” films.

It’s about movies and their makers

AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest is a unique opportunity to meet and interact with the people behind the camera. Filmmakers often come to the festival with their films and speak to the audience after screenings. You’re invited to ask questions, learn about their process, their thinking and their inspirations. Join us at after the movies at receptions and parties where you can interact with the people behind the lens

It’s educational

For 15 years, FilmFest’s presenting organization, Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee, has maintained a deep commitment to help regional filmmakers improve in their craft. Seminars, workshops and panels are an important component of each festival. This year we again present educational experiences for filmmakers, media crew members and others in the industry.

It’s fun

Great movies, interesting people, parties and opportunities to learn. Lots of people travel to Sundance, Toronto, Austin and New York for experiences like these. All you need to do is drive to downtown Kansas City.

Join us.

Whether you’re part of the audience, a volunteer or a filmmaker, we look forward to seeing you at AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest.

For a history of the Kansas City FilmFest, visit the website of the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee. A list of our board is also available.