The Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita has been called one of the best “under-the-radar film festivals in America” and an “undiscovered gem” by national media. Filmmakers from around the world participate. This year’s festival is in downtown Wichita, October 24 – 27, 2024.
This “stubbornly independent” film festival showcases films that you might not otherwise see in theaters. Featuring over a hundred films from numerous countries over four days in venues around Wichita, the Tallgrass Film Festival includes appearances by guest filmmakers, free educational events, parties, awards, and more.
The festival ranges from music docs and environmental and social justice films to comedy sci-fi and late-night films. There is something for everyone. They are a Top 50 Film Festival Worth the Entry Fee and in the ranking of Top 25 Coolest Film Festival in the World in 2023. – how cool is that.
Tallgrass Film Festival 2024
How to get the Beat DEAL at Tallgrass Film Festival Wichita:
- Best Deal During the Festival:
- There are usually around 30 completely FREE screenings. The calendar comes out closer to the festival.
- Click the Free Screening tab – Not posted yet
- Volunteer:
- It’s never too late to get involved. Want to volunteer? There are plenty of perks!
- Best Deal on Tickets:
- Most years, early birds can get a discount on the TALLPass.
- Senior, Military, or Student – Use the discount code “Senior” when checking out to get 50% discount for tickets or passes.
- Matinee prices are also cheaper than tickets after 4 p.m.
They are celebrating their 22nd year this year. Tallgrass is known to throw some fun parties. I personally loved attending these events.
Tallgrass Film Festival Events
September Film Screenings: From September 3 – 22, before the actual festival, TFF will have special screenings at the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center. Get tickets and a full schedule here.
Friday night Spotlight Gala: Featuring Sunshine Dreamer, directed by Wichita filmmaker Shawn Rhodes. It tells the uplifting story of a young man with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy benefiting from groundbreaking stem cell therapy pioneered by a Wichita doctor. Before the film, live music from the brass band Daydream. After the film they’ll have a Q&A with Dr. Neil Riordian, followed by live music from Rudy Love & The Encore.
Smallgrass FREE family film night: As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, TFF will show Encanto at Evergreen Branch Library on October 11, 2024. The movie event will include four short films and a dance break!
Tickets Available for Tallgrass Film Festival 2024:
- VIP TALLpass is excellent for the complete Tallgrass Film Fest experience TALLpass holders get: $259
- Admission to all in-person films and virtual films
- 10 virtual unlocks
- VIP lounge
- Access to parties during the film festival
- FilmPass: $100
- Access to all in-person and virtual films during the festival
- 10 virtual unlocks
- 10-Ticket or 5-Ticket Passes
- $75 or $40, respectively
- Access to in-person film screenings only
- Does not include priority entry to screenings or other perks
- Virtual Only: $50
- This allows access to the films that opt-in to virtual. Some films are also geo-blocked to Kansas; only so check before you buy.
- Single tickets may be purchased beginning in mid-September
Wichita on the Cheap TIP: Want to skip the credit card fees? Drop off a check at the Tallgrass Film Center, 120 East 1st Street North, Unit 113 (Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm or slide under the door after hours with your information!).
Tallgrass Fillm Festival Typical Locations:
- Advanced Learning Library | 711 W. 2nd St. N. Free Screenings Presented by Evergy
- CAC Theatre at WSU | 1845 Fairmount St.
- Candela at The LUX | 120 E. 1st St. N.
- Crown Uptown Theatre | 3207 E. Douglas Ave.
- Exploration Place Kemper Science Theater | 300 N. McLean Blvd.
- Tallgrass Film Center | 120 E. 1st St. N.
- TempleLive (Scottish Rite) | 332 E. 1st St. N.
- The Orpheum Theatre | 200 N. Broadway
- Wichita Art Museum | 1400 Museum Blvd.
- WSU Tech – NICHE | 124 S. Broadway
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