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 you might not otherwise see in theaters. Over four days in venues around Wichita, the Tallgrass Film Festival features over a hundred films from numerous countries. It also 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:
- Find the FREE screening!
- Visit the Tallgrass Film Festival website and click the FREE or FREE Screening tab.
- Volunteer:
- It’s never too late to get involved. Want to volunteer? There are plenty of perks!
- Best Deal on Tickets:
- In most years, early birds can get a discount on the TALLPass.
- Senior (55+), Military, Student and Teacher Admission: $6 use discount code ‘service”
- Matinee is $7, which gives you access to any individual film screening before 4 pm.
- 5-ticket pass for $40 – You will get access to five general admission tickets for in-person films screened during the festival. The cost is less than $10 per film.
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.
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!
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 Locations in the Past:
- Advanced Learning Library | 711 W. 2nd St. N. Free Screenings Presented by Evergy
- Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center | 225 W. Douglas Ave.
- Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center | 120 E. 1st St. N.
- Naftzger Park | 601 E. Douglas Ave.
- The Kansas African American Museum | 601 N. Water St.
- The Orpheum Theatre | 200 N. Broadway
