To start things off, here’s an interview in two parts with Fred Andrews, founder of the KC Filmmakers Jubilee/AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest. Shot on 12/29/09, it gives a good overview history of the Jubilee/KC FilmFest.

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There’s also recent news of films that have been featured at KC FilmFest – some recent releases to DVD include Wil Canon’s feature BROTHERHOOD…

Michael Morrissey’s BOY WONDER was released to DVD on Nov. 8…

J.T. O’Neal’s AU PAIR, KANSAS was acquired for distribution by Marvista Entertainment and has been retitled THE SOCCER NANNY; Stephen Wallace Pruitt’s WORKS IN PROGRESS (KCFF 2010) received a DVD release via Vanguard Cinema and the documentary THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH has been acquired by First Run Features and is still screening theatrically Jan – March 2012 in NYC, Atlanta, St. Louis and Columbia, MO.

That’s the start… we hope that you’ll continue to check in with us as KC FilmFest 2012 gets closer!

Since 2006, hundreds of children have experienced the thrill of the red carpet and the excitement of having their productions shown on the big screen during Reel Spirit: Young Filmmaker Showcase. Celebrating local young filmmakers in the Midwest, Reel Sprit is the youth alliance for the AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest.

Reel Spirit Showcase provides an authentic competitive opportunity for young filmmakers to create, write, act, direct, film, edit and produce video productions. Entries cover a range of categories including: documentary, comedy/drama, commercials, public service announcements, claymation/animation, news broadcasts and the Reel Spirit of STEM. Through the production process, the positive outcomes for these young filmmakers are priceless in terms of esteem, problem solving, character, team building, and perseverance.

The competition is open to any child in second through middle school grades. Entries for this year’s showcase are due March 1, 2012.

Reel Spirit: Young Filmmaker Showcase 2012 is Saturday, April 14, check www.reelspirit.org for further details.

Andy Anderson: writer, director, producer, educator

Karen McCarthy Outstanding Service Award – In recognition of selfless contributions to the Kansas City film community and facilitating the development of work by our local filmmakers.

Peter Jasso, Director, Kansas Film Office

Jerry Jones, Director, Missouri Film Office

Features – US / International

Best Documentary

Worst in Show – The World’s Ugliest Dog – Don Lewis

Best Narrative

Homecoming – Sean Hackett

Heartland – Best Documentary

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History – Chad Friedrichs

AMC Theatres® independent Best Heartland Narrative Feature

Au Pair, Kansas – JT O’Neal

CinemaJAZZ – Best Feature

The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi – Andrew Thomas (USA)

Best Short

Horace Washington – David Berry (KC)

Shorts – US / International
Narrative

Honorable Mention

Katrina’s Son – Ya’Ke Smith (USA)

Best Narrative

Baby – Daniel Mulloy (UK)

Best Documentary

Smolarze (Charcoal Burners) – Piotr Zlotorowicz (Poland)

Best Animation

The Lighthouse – Po Chou Chi (Taiwan)

Heartland – Student

AMC Theatres® Young Filmmaker Award

It Was Like That – Morgan Dameron

Best Narrative

As A Puzzle – Tyler Doehring, Kitley Jewell

Best Documentary

The Bricklayer – Gregory Sheffer

Best Experimental

This… is the Orange Line – Nathan Maulorico

Best Animation

Hell for Bread – Trent Coffin

Best of Fest Short

Baby – Daniel Mulloy (UK)

Kathryn Altman is the wife of the late Robert Altman. They met in 1959 when he was directing an episode of the television series Whirlybirds, and were married soon after. She is the mother of visiting artist, Robert Reed Altman.

Kathryn Altman will be attending the M*A*S*H Altman Fund Benefit.

Michael Murphy’s on-screen career began when Robert Altman cast him in his World War II television series, Combat! They later worked together on M*A*S*H*, Brewster McCloud, Nashville, Tanner ’88, Kansas City & Tanner on Tanner. He has also had notable roles in films directed by Woody Allen, Peter Weir, Oliver Stone, Elia Kazan, Tim Burton, Paul Thomas Anderson and John Sayles.

Mr. Murphy will be at the M*A*S*H Altman Fund Benefit.

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Cover charge waived if you bring festival pass or ticket stub.

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There is no cover charge; two drink minimum.