Kansas International Film Festival

03/17/2020

02/19/2020

Announcing our 2020 dates!!

We hope to celebrate our 20th year with you November 6-12, 2020! Mark your calendars. 📆

Tell us, what is your favorite memory of the Kansas International Film Festival to date?

02/04/2020

Who is going to the parade in Kansas City tomorrow? Congratulations Well deserved!

01/31/2020

Nice job Kansas City! We are lucky to be a part of this community.
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For the second year in a row, Kansas City has been named one of MovieMaker Magazine's Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2020.
, a popular industry publication, cited Kansas City's vast production resources, the city's local film incentive, its many diverse landscapes and the overall cost of living as just some of the reasons for KC making the list.
When asked for his thoughts on Kansas City's film industry, Oscar-winning screenwriter and area filmmaker Kevin Willmott said, "I have found everything I have ever needed in Kansas City."

01/28/2020

We were honored to take Big Sonia to the Braunschweig International Film Festival in Germany in 2018. To this day we still get gratitude from their audience for sharing her story. Such a beautiful soul that has changed so many lives.
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January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day, as declared by United Nations resolution. This year, in its ongoing commitment to encourage collective action against antisemitism and other forms of bias, the UN notes, "2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the ending of the Second World War, and the ending of the Holocaust."
We do not know anyone who better reflects the UN's theme for this milestone year - '75 years after Auschwitz - Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice' - than the incredible team behind . This award-winning documentary (22 awards) by Leah Warshawski captures the extraordinary story, indomitable spirit, and one-of-a-kind personality of Sonia Warshawski, Leah's now 94-year-old grandmother, who remains one of the last Holocaust survivors who speaks publicly about her wartime experience. Through her talks and this film, Sonia continues to impact people across generations and cultures with her powerful message of love, hope, and resilience.
So much so, the "Big Sonia" filmmakers developed a companion, educational toolkit for teachers and schools to use around the globe. Their goal is to help educate middle school and high school students about the Holocaust, while inspiring them to be thoughtful citizens who lead with empathy and kindness. Head to the "Big Sonia" IG for toolkit details!



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01/20/2020

Happy Victory Monday to Kansas City! For the first time in 50 year, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl!

Congratulations to the entire community and all of the fans! 🎉 GO CHIEFS!

12/03/2019

In reflection of the 19th Annual Kansas International Film Festival, we are grateful for the support the community has given us over the years. We look forward to what our 20th year has to bring to us and it's only with your support of independent film that we are able to exist.

THANK YOU!!!