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2011 Work-in-Progress-Screened Film Gets Anchor Bay Deal
January 31st, 2012 – 10:02 pm | No Comment
2011 Work-in-Progress-Screened Film Gets Anchor Bay Deal

Biehn wrote the script and made his directorial debut with this film, a suspense thriller about a ruggedly handsome recluse (Biehn) living in the woods far from civilization, when a single knock on his door throws his solitary life into chaos.
Biehn, the star of The Terminator, Aliens, and Planet Terror, attended the screening with his [...]

Works In Progress distributed by Vanguard Cinema
November 18th, 2011 – 7:46 am | One Comment
<em>Works In Progress</em> distributed by Vanguard Cinema

The locally-lensed feature film, Works In Progress, debuted at FilmFest 2010 before two sold-out audiences. Now it’s out on DVD so that even more people can enjoy the story and the chance to see Kansas City locales shown lovingly on film. It has just been released for distribution by Vanguard Cinema and is [...]

We’re Hiring a Festival Coordinator
November 18th, 2011 – 6:12 am | No Comment
We’re Hiring a Festival Coordinator

This posting expires on Monday, Dec. 5th at 6pm CST. The Festival Coordinator plans, oversees and manages all aspects of AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest, an annual, five-day festival that takes place primarily at AMC Mainstreet in Kansas City, Missouri.

FilmFest feature gets national run in AMC Theatres
November 10th, 2011 – 10:54 am | No Comment
FilmFest feature gets national run in AMC Theatres

The FilmFest 2011 competition feature Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football has received numerous awards, including the Special Grand Jury Award at the Slamdance Film Festival, Special Jury Prize at the DEADCenter Film Festival, the Audience and Founders Award at the 2011 Politics on Film Festival and other awards. Yet it may have been its screening at the Kansas City FilmFest that catapulted it to a theatrical release at multiple AMC Theatres nationwide on September 9, 2011.

Go to 11 on 11-11-11 with Spinal Tap
October 15th, 2011 – 12:56 pm | No Comment
Go to 11 on 11-11-11 with Spinal Tap

You’re invited to CinemaKC’s fall fundraiser, “Go to 11 on 11-11-11 with Spinal Tap.” The event includes a screening and celebration of the classic rock ’n’ roll mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, on Friday Nov. 11, 2011 at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre, 1656 Washington. Tickets are $11.

Relive the sights, the sounds and the smells of [...]

Au Pair, KS Screening and Workshop: Sunday Oct 16
October 14th, 2011 – 8:35 am | No Comment
Au Pair, KS Screening and Workshop: Sunday Oct 16

At the K.U. Spencer Museum of Art on Sunday, October 16, O’Neal will introduce his award-winning film and, following the screening, answer questions from the audience. The film screening is free and open to the public and is from 3:30-5:30 PM. O’Neal also will conduct a special screenwriting workshop for artists from 1–3 PM.

2012 Call For Entries
September 28th, 2011 – 1:52 pm | One Comment
2012 Call For Entries

The AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest presented by the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee celebrates the creativity and hard work of filmmakers in the KC area and from around the world. FilmFest is a juried festival of films, media, seminars, panels and receptions. The Jubilee is happy that you’d like to be a part of our 16th annual film festival being presented April 11-15, 2012.

Breaking News, Breaking Down DVD now on Sale
September 17th, 2011 – 1:47 pm | No Comment
Breaking News, Breaking Down DVD now on Sale

Breaking News, Breaking Down (Honorable Mention at the 2011 KCFF) is on sale through the month of September at 15% off. To purchase, visit the PBS Store. The film also includes a director’s commentary.
There is also a classroom use version aimed at teachers and includes a study guide by Meg Spratt. It’s [...]

Kansas City FilmFest: 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee
July 18th, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Kansas City FilmFest: 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee

The Kansas City FilmFest was featured in the Spring 2011 issue of MovieMaker Magazine as one of “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”.
The full article is now available online: http://www.moviemakerdigital.com/moviemaker/iss92_vol18#pg76.

Moscow International Film Festival announces “A Tribute to Rob Nilsson”
June 6th, 2011 – 1:10 pm | No Comment
Moscow International Film Festival announces “A Tribute to Rob Nilsson”

Rob Nilsson signs autographs at the 2010 Kansas City FilmFest
The Moscow International Film Festival has just announced A TRIBUTE TO ROB NILSSON, a Retrospective of films by San Francisco director/writer/actor Rob Nilsson to be held during their 33rd annual festival June 23-July 2, 2011. The Retrospective will feature NORTHERN LIGHTS, co-directed by John Hanson (Camera [...]