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 October 16-20, 2019.
This “stubbornly independent” film festival showcases films that you might not otherwise see in theaters. Featuring over a hundred films from numerous countries over five days in venues around Wichita, the Tallgrass Film Festival includes appearances by guest filmmakers, free educational events, parties, awards, and more.
For the complete Tallgrass Film Fest experience, you’ll want the VIP TALLpass ($225). TALLpass holders get admission to all general admission screenings along with other significant first-class perks.
But the Tallgrass Film Festival also has many free or very budget-friendly options for those of us who can’t devote four days to films. See them here.
Any of the pass options are a great value for anyone who wants the full immersive VIP film festival experience. But there are also free events during the Tallgrass Film Festival, including:
Free Military Day – Friday, October 18, all films are free of charge for active military and veterans with ID
Free Friday Films – All films starting before 5 p.m. on Friday, October 18 at the Kansas Leadership Center are free to the public.
Free Educational Events – Filmmaker Roundtables and educational sessions in the Classroom at the Lux are free to the public. (Seating is first-come, first-served.)
Here are the free educational events for 2019 Tallgrass Film Festival:
Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Meet the Filmmakers hosted by the 2019 Film Advisory Board.
Friday, October 18 at 6 p.m. Making Your Passion Project a Reality presented by Lis Bartlett, Natalie Cordray & Kyle Solomon
Saturday, October 19 at 11 a.m. PANEL DISCUSSON: Diversity & Inclusion presented by H.P. Mendoza, Kyle Solomon and guests.
Saturday, October 19 at 1 p.m. Using Animation as a Tool to Tell Stories presented by Yasmin Mistry
Saturday, October 19 at 4:45 p.m. Making Your First Feature 101 presented by Kendall Goldberg
Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m. Clearing Smoke & Breaking Mirrors: Producing Films Without being Naive presented by David Phillips.
Thanks to the Tallgrass Film Festival for this information!
See the complete schedule of film screenings and festival events and purchase tickets at stubbornlyindependent.com. You can also see what’s showing each day and at what location at this link.
Related:
Stubbornly independent films for kids (Smallgrass), usually held in January each year.
Oscar Shorts at the Library held in February around the time of the Academy Awards.
