Tallgrass Film Association has a shiny new space, a year of programming and a big 20th year anniversary ahead for 2022
In 2022, Tallgrass Film Association celebrates the 20th anniversary of the nationwide favorite Tallgrass International Film Festival, but also goes all-out for a year-long schedule.
Tallgrass Film Center brought out the giant scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a brief Q&A session with Executive Director Melanie Addington prior to a special opening night screening showcasing Oscar hopeful Drive My Car.
2022 marks the year where the Tallgrass Film Association celebrates not just the 20th anniversary of the nationwide favorite Tallgrass International Film Festival, but also goes all-out for a year-long schedule with numerous events planned for film fans, local and aspiring filmmakers, and Tallgrass Film Festival faithful to enjoy, be entertained, and immerse themselves in the world of cinema.
Addington said, “Getting the opportunity to have our own space and to host events and our educational events is an incredible next step for Tallgrass. We are so lucky to be working with Bokeh Development to be housed in the Lux and can’t wait to expand independent film offerings to Wichita year-round. There will be a lot to talk about, because there is a lot to come!”
“A lot to come” is putting it mildly. With a new film center and bringing back favorites such as Dudegrass, Tallgrass has really ramped things up for its 20th year. Tallgrass Film Center will partner with Shay Chic Productions and Wichita Creatives on First Friday and Final Fridays to host movie screenings in the cinema while they host art events in Candela in the Lux. The Lux will be the art crawl spot to stop at.
Tallgrass Film Center 2022 – Your home for film in Wichita
- First Fridays – presenting new indie films
- Final Fridays – celebrating 20 years of Tallgrass with alum favorites
- Monthly 3rd Tuesday film alliance meetups to support local filmmakers
- Emerging Programmer Apprentice program June-August
- Private rentals available (FAQ and rental contract at https://tallgrassfilm.org/tallgrass-film-center/)
Tallgrass Film Center 2022 Dates – Mark your calendar!
- March 4-20 Sofagrass Virtual Screening of Queer Genius via Eventive
- March 22 – 6PM, Tallgrass Film Alliance Talk – Music Clearances with Tyler Emerson
- March 25 7PM and March 26 1PM Tallgrass Favorite Screening – Materna
- March 25 – 10PM Tallgrass Free Screening of Howard the Duck
- April 1-3 – Tallgrass Screening of A Tale Of Love and Desire
- April 1-2 Tallgrass Screening of Stunt Rock
- April 19 Tallgrass Film Alliance Talk – Crew Me Up Chat
- April 24 at 4 (National Pet Parents Day) and April 29-30 Tallgrass Screening of Cat Daddies (Tallgrass 2021 winner)
- May 27-29 Tallgrass Screening of Dramarama (2020 favorite)
- June 24 – Launch of Take 36 at the cinema
- July 8 -10 Special Tallgrass Presentation – Mediocre Movie Marathon
- July 29-31 Tallgrass Screening of Girl Flu (2018 favorite)
More events to be added each month. Weblink to TFC events: https://tallgrassfc.eventive.org/welcome
At Other venues:
- March 10-20 Crown Uptown
- March 27 – And the award goes to…fundraiser – Mark Arts
- June 4-19 Dunbar Under the Stars – various times at Dunbar Theatre on Cleveland
- June 26 – Take 36 showcase – Orpheum
- July 15 – Tunes and Tallgrass – The Wizard of Oz – Wichita Art Museum
- August 13 – Dudegrass – Northrock Lanes
- October 22 – Cavegrass Experience at Strataca in Hutchinson
Weblink to other venues events: https://tfamember.eventive.org/schedule
And, of course…
TALLGRASS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
September 28-October 2 – Screenings and events held throughout downtown Wichita
