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We’re Hiring an Executive Director
June 5th, 2013 – 11:34 am | No Comment
We’re Hiring an Executive Director

The Executive Director will work with the Board of Directors, its officers, committees and Volunteer Coordinator to manage all aspects of day to day business and planning for the Kansas City Filmmaker’s Jubilee, Inc., including its primary event, The Kansas City FilmFest in April 2014. The Executive Director will report to the Board and its officers.

Destination Planet Negro Making Headlines
June 5th, 2013 – 9:22 am | No Comment
Destination Planet Negro Making Headlines

Kevin’s Wilmott’s film Destination Planet Negro : “a genuinely laugh out loud, funny, and very clever spoof that, at times, approaches the manic heights of In Living Color during its heyday.”

“Reel” Inspiration Young Filmmaker Camp Provides Kids Hands-On Video Production Experience
May 28th, 2013 – 11:32 pm | One Comment
“Reel” Inspiration Young Filmmaker Camp Provides Kids Hands-On Video Production Experience

Kansas City FilmFest Reel Spirit and UMKC are sponsoring Kansas City’s only film camp for kids this June 24-26th. Students in grades 4 through 6 may participate in the camp, which goes from 9:00am-3:00pm daily. Participants come away with an understanding of the basic tools of producing a quality video production in just three days.

KC FilmFest Notes and News
May 28th, 2013 – 11:15 pm | No Comment
KC FilmFest Notes and News

Kansas City FilmFest 2013 at the Mainstreet Alamo Drafthouse was a banner year for KCFF, and we want to thank all who attended, our wonderful volunteers, and sponsors!

It’s a Wrap…
April 24th, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
It’s a Wrap…

We want to thank everyone for attending this year’s FilmFest and helping make it a great success!

2013 Award Winners
April 15th, 2013 – 2:25 pm | One Comment
2013 Award Winners

Presenting all of the Kansas City FilmFest 2013 Award Winners. Congratulations!

Reel Spirit 2013
April 9th, 2013 – 11:25 am | No Comment
Reel Spirit 2013

Schedule of Events – Saturday – April 13
 
8:15 – 9:00 Registration/ Red Carpet for Showcase 1
9:00 – 10:15 Showcase 1: Theater 1
10:00 -10:45 Workshop 1: Mise-en-scène – Theater 2 – Joe Heyen
10:15 – 11:00 Registration/ Red Carpet for Showcase 2
10:30 – 11:15 [...]

Movies for the Socially Conscious
April 5th, 2013 – 7:58 pm | No Comment
Movies for the Socially Conscious

The Kansas City FilmFest is especially proud to present this year’s selection of documentaries: We Are Superman, Battle: Change From Within, Envisioning Home and Hit & Stay. Kansas City Mayor Sly James will give welcome remarks to the FilmFest at 6:15pm before the premiere of We Are Superman.

Don’t call it ‘Ladies’ Night…
April 4th, 2013 – 8:05 am | No Comment
Don’t call it ‘Ladies’ Night…

Thursday night, April 11 at the Kansas City FilmFest, that is. Because, however well-intentioned the term is, it is sort of disrespectful. More than just that, it doesn’t even begin to cover the events of The Kansas City Women In Television and Film (KCWIFT) Organization, on this particular night.

Individual Film Tickets Now On Sale!
April 2nd, 2013 – 5:18 pm | No Comment
Individual Film Tickets Now On Sale!

To purchase individual tickets, view our event calendar.