KC Film

09/22/2026

The first film to utilize the Missouri Film Tax Credit in Kansas City will premiere tonight to a sold-out crowd. Rise & Shine hits AMC Theaters next Friday!

Audiences at Tuesday’s red carpet premiere of “Rise and Shine” — the first film production in Kansas City to use Missouri’s Motion Media Tax Credit — might recognize iconic sights on the big screen like the transformed halls of a former Midtown coworking space and one of the city’s mos...

09/09/2026

Kansas City's film industry has boomed since the State of Missouri reinstated its successful film incentive program. Combined with Kansas City's decade-old local incentive, the KC area is one of the most financially competitive regions in the world for filmmaking, and the industry is taking notice.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas-citys-film-industry-is-booming-thanks-to-stacked-state-and-local-tax-incentives?fbclid=IwY2xjawUObNFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6BkFljx09tC-iM2PF8gpXDAc7aSA3bkYN9lLv1FnxAon6kzKTYU1SU9YBiEg_aem_JXpPp-HAk1otP4zRU-dQEg

Kansas City is emerging as a destination for film and television productions, fueled by a combination of financial incentives, experienced local crews and a city government that supports filmmakers.

09/08/2026

The Kansas City Underground Film Festival is back and kicking off this weekend! Take a look at this year's lineup and hear more about the festival's beginnings.

The festival returns for its sixth year of free movie programming, which will include films across a range of genres from experimental to animation.

08/05/2026

From the first setup to the final scene.

Kansas City didn't just appear in Season 4 of Ted Lasso. It helped bring it to life.

These side-by-side moments show what it took to transform our streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and local businesses into the Kansas City you now see on screen. Behind every shot was an incredible team of local crew members, businesses, public partners, and residents who welcomed production with open arms.

Kansas City showed up. And showed out.

We're proud to have helped bring Ted home. 💙

Swipe to see the magic behind the scenes.

07/22/2026

We're thrilled to have another hometown talent bringing their latest project to Kansas City! Read all about Heidi Gardner's upcoming dramedy "The Swimming Lesson".

Set to launch production this summer, writer-director Casey Twenter's feature focuses on a single mom returning to her childhood home.

05/29/2026

Passes for the inaugural Full Tilt Film Festival are officially on sale!

Full programming drops later this summer, but here’s a preview: ESPN Films, SMAC Entertainment, Unanimous Media, Sony Pictures Animation, Foolish Club Studios, NFL Films, Under Armour's Lab96 and many more are heading to Kansas City this August for a city-wide celebration of sports storytelling.

World premieres, iconic sports stories, live conversations, and more to come. Passholders will receive first access to reserve tickets before they become available to the general public.

🎟️ www.fulltiltfilmfestival.com

04/29/2026

Applications are now open for the Teri Rogers Film Grants! We can’t wait to see the impressive works submitted by our talented film community.

The Teri Rogers Film Grants applications are now open! In collaboration with the Kansas City Film Office (), ArtsKC offers two grant programs to elevate our local film community: the Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants and the Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

🎬ArtsKC and the KC Film Office will offer a virtual info session on July 15 at 12pm. (More info coming soon.)

The deadline to apply is July 29, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Learn more through the link in our comments below.

Photo courtesy of RW Photography (), BTS of Barry Wilson and Jamie Addison’s film “We Need to Talk”

04/29/2026

KC film production startup wins at SXSW >> See the full article below ⬇️

04/27/2026

This weekend the Kansas City Film Office teamed up with the University of Missouri - Kansas City and the University of Kansas to offer production assistant training to local film students ahead of the World Cup.

The training featured speakers from Kansas City and beyond who shared insight on what to expect from a global sporting event, what productions are looking for when hiring on local crew, and what resources are available regionally.

A huge thank you to our speakers and participants!

04/07/2026

Deadline talks John Travolta's directorial debut. This low-profile feature partially filmed in Kansas City last year and features local talent, crew, and locations. A huge thank you to our partners at the Kansas City Aviation Department and the TWA Museum for their support.

The under-the-radar Apple project, called Propeller One-Way Night Coach, is inspired by the 1997 kids' book that Travolta wrote for his son.