Tallgrass Film Association has a shiny new space, a year of programming and a big 20th year anniversary ahead for 2022

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!”

(L to R) Melanie Addington, Thane Chastain, Shannon Boone, Delilah Reed (Tallgrass Film Association staff), outgoing board President Adam Gunnels, TFA Operations Manager Hannah Bothner, Floyd Gruver- father of TFA founder Tim Gruver, TFA board members Anna Heustis. Kathy Siebert and Holly Dyer.

“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)