Cinema KC

Presidents in Cinema Series: "Truman"
2019-05-08 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W US Highway 24, Independence, MO, 64050, United States
Co-presented by the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, the Truman Library Institute and CinemaKC.
Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

at the Harry S. Truman Museum, 500 W. US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050
The film screening is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested. RSVP HERE
Prior to the screening, there will be a private wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets for the reception are $15/person.
TICKETS FOR THE RECEPTION HERE
*Reception tickets must be reserved in advance. They will not be available for purchase at the door.

CinemaKC Legacy Series and the KC Film Office/Visit KC Sponsor the 20th Anniversary Celebration of RIDE WITH THE DEVIL
2019-04-11 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Cinemark Palace at the Plaza, 526 Nichols Road, Kansas City, MO, 64112, United States
For more information, contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03/21/19
Toni Alexander – Visit KC (816) 691-3800
Nadine Mummaw – CinemaKC (816) 210-5634

CinemaKC Legacy Series and the KC Film Office/Visit KC Sponsor the 20th Anniversary Celebration of
RIDE WITH THE DEVIL
Classic Filmed in Region is presented by Kansas City FilmFest International

Kansas City, MO – The CinemaKC Legacy Series and KC Film Office/Visit KC will sponsor a 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Ang Lee classic film, Ride with the Devil, on Thursday, April 11, at 6:45p.m. at Cinemark Palace at the Plaza, 526 Nichols Road, Kansas City 64112. The Kansas City Filmfest International will present the event.
The screening will celebrate the production’s 20th anniversary through the showing and by reuniting area artists who worked on the film.
The screening of Ride with the Devil will have a Q&A following from 9:15p.m. – 9:45p.m., featuring stories and input by local artists who worked on the production.
The screening will be preceded with a VIP Party from 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m., also on Thursday, April 11, at Cinemark Palace on the Plaza.
Tickets for the event are available through the Kansas City FilmFest International. Festival passes are $80 and go on sale March 22 and individual ticket sales begin March 30.
Anyone associated with the film who would like to participate in the Q&A should contact Toni Alexander at (816) 691-3800.
”CinemaKC created the CinemaKC Legacy series to celebrate the past contributions made by local artists to important international filmmaking. We are hoping that it educates and motivates current artists. It is a welcome opportunity to sponsor the 20th Anniversary Celebration presented by the Kansas City FilmFest International,” said Jerry Rapp, CinemaKC co-founder.
The events portrayed in the novel and film version of Ride with the Devil take place in Missouri and Kansas, amidst escalating guerrilla warfare at the onset of the American Civil War. A dramatization of the Lawrence Massacre is depicted. Tobey Maguire stars as Jake Roedel, a Southern militiaman, who joins a group of marauders known as the Bushwhackers. The gang attempts to disrupt and marginalize the political activities of Northern Jayhawkers allied with Union soldiers
The film explores politics, violence, and war. Over 140 extras played Lawrence residents, and more than 200 Civil War re-enactors were brought in to relay their style of living to the filming sequences.
Principal photography began on March 25, 1998. Filming took place primarily on location in Sibley, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Pattonsburg, Missouri also stood in as a primary filming set locale. The set design production team removed telephone poles and utilized truckloads of dirt to cover existing asphalt and concrete.
“The kind of robust production in Ride with the Devil, attracting major outside talent, represents exactly the kind of circumstances many in Kansas City are working to get back to,” said Jerry Rapp, CinemaKC co-founder. “We are thrilled to collaborate with The Kansas City FilmFest International in this effort to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this classic, locally made film.”

The CinemaKC Legacy Series is devoted to presenting classic films that were filmed in the region, with Kansas City locations, cast and crew. The screening series is a reunion of personnel who worked on the high-profile projects, as well as an opportunity to introduce new audiences to the big-screen experience.

About CinemaKC
CinemaKC is a non-profit organization dedicated to spotlighting filmmakers in Kansas City through special screening events, television presence on PBS, and a website. Through the years, CinemaKC has showcased hundreds of films and filmmakers, and has produced over 60 TV episodes featuring local and regional talent. For more info go to CinemaKC.com.

About KC Film Office
The KC Film Office leads the city’s efforts to attract film, television and new media productions to the community. A division of Visit KC, the Film Office focuses on three core priorities: production assistance, project recruitment and industry support. To date, the office has assisted with more than 600 productions, generating a local economic impact of more than $32 million. For more information go to FilminKC.com.
Additional Sponsors: Jenny Hahn, Film Society KC, Screenland Real Estate Services, and special thanks to John and Naomi Shipp
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CinemaKC Presents Films at Planet Comicon
2019-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
CinemaKC – a Kansas City based non-profit group spotlighting local filmmakers – presents an evening of super-heroic noir, sci-fi, and animation short films celebrating the fantastic, the phenomenal, and the bizarre.
Come enjoy an eclectic selection of classic and new works and meet the filmmakers in a lively and informative Q&A.
At PLANET COMICON

Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Friday, March 29, 8-10PM
Saturday, March 30 7:30-9:30PM
Featuring works by:
Bruce Branit
Jim Mccullough
Ann Mendenhall
Todd Norris
Patrick Rea
Jason Turner
Dan Wood
Must have Planet Comicon pass to attend the screening.
TICKETS AND INFO at Planet Comicon
Facebook Event
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

"Article 99", a CinemaKC Legacy Series Screening with VIP Jazz Reception
2018-11-09 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Screenland Medallion Theater at Plexpod Westport Commons, 300 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
CinemaKC proudly presents Article 99, the second offering in its Legacy Series, in partnership with the KC Film Office at Visit KC. This series of public screenings of classic films promotes work created in the region with Kansas City locations, cast and crew. The upcoming November 9 event will be a reunion of personnel who worked on the high profile project, as well as an opportunity to introduce new audiences to the big screen experience.
Article 99 is a 1992 film that takes a critical look at how military veterans were treated in a V.A. hospital. A dedicated staff of doctors work to bend the tyranny of the egregious “Article 99” rule so as to care for their patients. It’s subject matter that is still relevant.
Created by director Howard Deutch and starring Keifer Sutherland, Lea Thompson, and Ray Liotta, Article 99 will screen Friday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Screenland Medallion Theatre at Plexpod Westport Commons, located at 300 E 39th Street in Kansas City, Mo.. Prior to the screening, VIP ticket holders will enjoy live jazz music at a VIP jazz reception at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Jazz for Good Foundation with the Danny Peete Group.
Tickets are at Eventbrite. $10 suggested donation for the Open Forum, Film Screening, and Q&A at 7:00 p.m. and $15 for the VIP Jazz Reception at 5:30 p.m..
Additional Sponsors: – JAZZ for Good Foundation – Screenland Medallion Theatre at Plexpod Westport Commons – Screenland Real Estate Services – Jenny Hahn – Film Society KC and special thanks to John and Naomi Shipp

CinemaKC LEGACY SERIES DEBUTS IN 2018
2018-06-10 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Screenland Medallion Theater at Plexpod Westport Commons, 300 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
TICKETS at Eventbrite.com (Click here)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 13, 2018) – CinemaKC, a non-profit organization which spotlights films and filmmakers in the Kansas City area, will partner with sponsor KC Film Office at VisitKC, to present the CinemaKC Legacy Series: classic feature films with Kansas City locations, cast and crew. The screening series will be a reunion of personnel who worked on the projects, as well as an opportunity to introduce new audiences to the big screen experience.

The first film in the CinemaKC Legacy Series is Kansas City, by Robert Altman, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Harry Belafonte, and a who’s who of notable actors and musicians. It will screen on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at the Screenland Medallion Theatre at Plexpod Westport Commons, located at 300 E. 39th Street in Kansas City, Mo. Prior to the screening, at 2:15 p.m., VIP ticket holders will enjoy live jazz music at a VIP jazz reception, co-sponsored by KC Jazz ALIVE and GreenLadyRadio.com at The Sundry in Plexpod Westport Commons.

Preceding the screening, those who worked on or otherwise had an association with the film will share anecdotes in an open forum. The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with special guests. Bobby and Dana Altman, family members and Kansas City production members, will attend and participate.

“The film series is an opportunity for a whole new generation to experience these great, classic films, all shot right here in the Kansas City area, and a chance for friends to reunite,” said CinemaKC President, Rick Brook. “It’s exactly the kind of thing CinemaKC exists to do.”

“These films are some of our best examples of how a production and a city can synthesize to produce highly visible projects together, elevating our destination and the professional experience for our workforce,” said Steph Scupham of the KC Film Office. “It is what we are hoping to do a lot more of in Kansas City.”

Kansas City Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at the Screenland Medallion Theatre at Plexpod Westport Commons, located at 300 E. 39th Street in Kansas City, Mo. General Admission Suggested Donation $10 for Open Forum, Screening and Q&A afterwards. VIP Jazz Reception $15 at 2:15 p.m. at The Sundry in Plexpod Westport Commons. Includes VIP Jazz Reception and Appetizers; Screening purchased separately.
Tickets at Eventbrite.com.

"Uncommon Allies" to Screen at the KC FilmFest April 12
2018-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Cinemark Palace at the Plaza, 526 Nichols Road, Kansas City, MO, 64112, United States
CinemaKC is proud to sponsor UNCOMMON ALLIES by filmmaker Jon Brick screening at the Kansas City FilmFest on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 7pm at the Cinemark Palace At The Plaza.
To purchase tickets, please see the KCFF website: https://kcfilmfest.org/product/uncommon-allies/
We hope you can make it!
Here is the trailer:
https://vimeo.com/239574961

New Event
2017-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | MO
This is a new event

CINEMAKC BINGO NIGHT FOR FILMMAKERS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
2017-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Hamburger Mary’s, 3700 Broadway #110, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
CINEMAKC DRAG QUEEN BINGO for FILMMAKING
CinemaKC is hosting a Bingo Night at Hamburger Mary’s to support local filmmaking. Come out to play, to party, and to have fun!
It’s on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s, 3700 Broadway Rd, Ste 110, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
BINGO CARDS: $10 per packet of 10 – Sold in-house only – Cash or credit card, no checks.
GREAT PRIZES: Restaurant gift cards, entertainment tickets, DVD’s, CD’s, books, free memberships to Film Society, movie memorabilia, and more.
RAFFLE TICKETS: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. Tickets sold in-house. Must be present to win. Valentine’s themed gift basket: Restaurant gift cards, wine/beer, movies, chocolates, snacks, candles, and much more.
Cash or credit card; no checks.
ADULT VENUE – DRAG QUEEN SHOW & ALCOHOL

CINEMAKC at 10:30 p.m. on KCPT
2016-04-22 22:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
April 22nd #513 – ‘Romance.’ 10:30pm
“A Girl With Red Hair” – Misti Boland, Director; Eric Caughey, Producer
“Country Singles” – Jetpack International Pictures Release; Todd Norris, Director
“The Time We Hold” – Jon Davis, Director; Pamela Leibbert; Producer Cinephile Films

CINEMAKC at 10:30 p.m. on KCPT
2016-04-15 10:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
April 15th #512 – ‘Drama.’ 10:30pm
“Housemother” – Anita Cordell, Producer; Patrick Rea, Director
“Parallel Cords” – Catherine Dudley-Rose, Annie Walsh, Producers

CINEMAKC at 11:30 p.m. on KCPT
2016-04-01 23:30 (America/Chicago) | KCPT, Kansas City, MO, United States
April 1 #511 – ‘Sci-Fi.’ 11:30pm
“Bennu: The Rise” – Bradley J. Lincoln, Director; Irene Delmonte, Producer Hidden District
“Descendant” – Dan Wood
“The Icarus 1” – Anthony Ladesich, Producer/Director; Mikal Shapiro, Producer Mile Deep Films and Television

CINEMAKC IS BACK AT A NEW TIME FOR TWO WEEKS: Season 5 Episode 10 “On the Up and Up” Will Air 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, on KCPT
2016-03-25 23:30 (America/Chicago) | KCPT, Kansas City, MO, United States
Kansas City, Mo. CinemaKC, the television show that is by and for local filmmakers, has returned from hiatus. It will air on PBS affiliate KCPT Friday, March 25 and Friday, April 1 at 11:30 p.m. Season 5, episode 10, is titled “On the Up and Up” and features three area films. The episodes will be re-broadcast at 12:30 a.m. Fridays on KCPT1 and 11:00 p.m. Mondays on KCPT2.
Beginning April 15, CinemaKC will be back in its 10:30 p.m. Friday time slot for episodes 12 and 13. There will be no broadcast on April 8.
“Up and Up” is comprised of the films Elaine by Chris Bylsma, Tender by Jerry Rapp, and Lotawana on Ice by Trevor Hawkins (Mammothmedia.tv).

March 25th #510 – ‘On The Up and Up.’ 11:30pm
April 1 #511 – ‘Sci-Fi.’ 11:30pm
April 8 NOTE: – no show (Ken Burns ‘Jazz’ airs from 8 to midnight that night)
April 15th #512 – ‘Drama.’ 10:30pm
April 22nd #513 – ‘Romance.’ 10:30pm

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CinemaKC on KCPT at 10:30P
2016-02-26 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-02-19 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-02-12 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-02-05 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-01-29 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-01-22 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-01-15 22:30 - 23:00, 2016-01-08 22:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | KCPT, Kansas City, MO, United States

CinemaKC on KCPT 10:30P
2016-01-16 22:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | MO

Goodfellas: 25th Anniversary Restoration
2015-10-14 07:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Alamo Drafthouse, 1400 Main St , Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
GOODFELLAS GETS “MADE”

Somewhere in the muted-palate slog of Black Mass is a compelling story of an unlikely and twisted alliance: at one point in the movie’s interminable runtime, crime-boss Whitey Bulger cozies up to his FBI handles dinner with his FBI handlers. Chewing the best steak he’s ever eaten, he asks about the marinade. The G-man who grilled it playfully demurs—the recipe is a family secret—but this is friendly company, and it’s only a moment before he proudly reveals the ingredients. Bulger snaps into a stone-cold interrogation—why would anyone so quickly divulge something so ostensibly private? The room temperature plunges, Bulger’s voice turns feral, the agent’s eyes fill with dread. After a taut exchange, Bulger goes lax: he’s joking. Everyone manages a few false chuckles.
Sound familiar? When Joe Pesci pulls the same routine in Martin Scorsese’s breakneck-opus Goodfellas (“I’m funny how? Like a clown? I amuse you?”), he lunges onto Ray Liotta as they both laugh their heads off—everyone’s having a ball. That one bit is funnier, scarier, and more kinetic than all of Black Mass, but comparing the two doesn’t do either any favors: twenty-five years after its release, Goodfellas remains unmatched in its off-the-charts magnetism. Squealing tires open the movie like a starter’s pistol and the ride never lets up. Buzzing with electric period detail and driven by a propulsive rock-and-roll strut, it’s a sensory explosion, a pop masterpiece—and more than a little funny.
Recently given a 4K overhaul in honor of that anniversary, those colors and sounds should roar from the screen during its one-night-only engagement.
Goodfellas plays at the Alamo Mainstreet October 14th at 7pm.

Story Center Speaker Series: Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat
2015-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodneath Library Center, 8900 N Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, 64157, United States
Story Center Speaker Series: Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat
Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m.
The irreverent and completely hilarious Jen Mann is coming back to the Story Center, and this time to launch her newest book – Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat. This follow-up to last year’s New York Times best-seller People I Want to Punch in the Throat hits shelves the same day. Her talk on both of her collections, inspiration, process, and not killing family members at Christmas will be followed by a Q & A, and copies of her newest book will be for sale.
Registration is required.

Story Center Speaker Series: Patrick Dobson
2015-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodneath Library Center, 8900 N Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, 64157, United States
Story Center Speaker Series: Patrick Dobson
Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
A lifelong fascination with the Missouri River prompted author Patrick Dobson to canoe down the river from its source waters back home to Kansas City, a trip documented in his new book Canoeing the Great Plains. Dobson shares stories and stunning photos from his expeditions and explores the history of this vital American waterway. His talk will be followed by a Q & A, and copies of his book will be for sale.

CinemaKC Presents the Premiere of "MEMOIRS OF A HIP 'OLE BLACK MAN'"
2015-09-18 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Gem Theater, 1616 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Tickets $20 for the 7:00p.m. screening at the Gem Theater in the Kansas City Jazz District. $35 for VIP Party plus screening at 6:00p.m. Q & A after the screening.
CinemaKC presents “Memoirs of a Hip ‘Ole Black Man‘” on Friday, September 18, 2015, at the Gem Theater, 1616 E. 18th Street, in the Kansas City JAZZ District on the Vine. VIP party at 6:00p.m. and screening at 7:00p.m. The film is a documentary of the memoirs of Vinx De’Jon Parrette, a jazz musician with roots in the Kansas City area.
A ticket for the film screening at 7:00p.m. with admittance to the VIP Party at 6:00p.m. is $35. It includes appetizers and two drink tickets, a mini-concert by Vinx and the opportunity to meet him, seating in reserved VIP seats, welcome by Vinx and introduction to the film, screening of “Memoirs of a Hip ‘Ole Black Man'”, and a Q & A with Vinx. Proceeds benefit CinemaKC.
General Admission for the film screening at 7:00p.m is $20 for one ticket. It includes a welcome by Vinx and introduction to the film, screening of “Memoirs of a Hip ‘Ole Black Man'”, and the Q & A with Vinx. Proceeds benefit CinemaKC.
Online ticket sales here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinemakc-presents-the-film-premiere-of-memoirs-of-a-hip-ole-black-man-tickets-17924473583

CINEMAKC CHARITY TRIVIA NIGHT #2 THURSDAY AUGUST 6
2015-08-06 07:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Industry Bar, in the Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
August 6, 2015
7:00pm-8:30pm
at the Industry Video Bar 3700 Broadway Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
FUN! PRIZES!
Support CinemaKC at this Fundraiser!
TEAMS of 4-6 will compete against each other to hold the title “2015 CHARITY TRIVIA WINNER.”
PRIZES – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Buy-in is $50 for a Team of 4 to 6 players.
Teams must arrive by 6:30pm
Trivia starts promptly at 7:00pm
Event ends at 8:30pm
Tickets online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinemakc-bar-brawl-charity-trivia-number-2-tickets-17925856720
Parking – On street or in the lot at the corner of Valentine and Broadway.

CINEMAKC at the FRINGE FESTIVAL
2015-07-26 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Screenland Crossroads, 1701 McGee Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Two nights only! This Thursday, July 23, at 8:00p.m. and Saturday, July 25, at 8:00p.m. at the Screenland Crossroads, 1701 McGee Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

CinemaKC will be presenting an eclectic collection of films from revered local artists features animation, award-winning narrative shorts, and music videos from the CinemaKC Noteworthy series. Experience the cutting-edge of local works with filmmakers in attendance for Q&A sessions.
The program includes:
Gra-vo, BTH Productions
Aliens in Wonderland, Jim McCullough (IgnitionFX)
Elaine, Chris Bylsma
Politically Correct, Savannah Rodgers
Lotawana on Ice, Trevor Hawkins (MAMMOTH)
A Star Can Be Your Home, Brodie Rush
The Donald Gordon Story, Joe Carey Davis DeRock and Chad Alan Crenshaw (Beached Whale Productions)
Cold Rain, David George, David George & A Crooked Mile
Homemade, Jezebel Marie

CINEMAKC at the FRINGE FESTIVAL
2015-07-24 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Screenland Crossroads, 1701 McGee Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Two nights only! This Thursday, July 23, 8:00p.m. and Saturday, July 25, 8:00p.m. at the Screenland Crossroads, 1701 McGee Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

CinemaKC will be presenting an eclectic collection of films from revered local artists features animation, award-winning narrative shorts, and music videos from the CinemaKC Noteworthy series. Experience the cutting-edge of local works with filmmakers in attendance for Q&A sessions.
The program includes:
Gra-vo, BTH Productions
Aliens in Wonderland, Jim McCullough (IgnitionFX)
Elaine, Chris Bylsma
Politically Correct, Savannah Rodgers
Lotawana on Ice, Trevor Hawkins (MAMMOTH)
A Star Can Be Your Home, Brodie Rush
The Donald Gordon Story, Joe Carey Davis DeRock and Chad Alan Crenshaw (Beached Whale Productions)
Cold Rain, David George, David George & A Crooked Mile
Homemade, Jezebel Marie
and many more…

CinemaKC Presents the Premiere of Blue Heaven
2015-02-26 07:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Screenland Armour, 408 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, 64116, United States
The film Blue Heaven is the second work from area director Johnny Dailey and stars Davis DeRock, Doug Dowell, Johanna Brooks, Frank Portillo, Chris Bylsma, Jennifer DeRock, and Marilyn Hall.
Blue Heaven is the street name for the drug mixicondioxidose, a sedative that allows its users to escape reality for a dangerous amount of time. Three people come into contact with the drug in different ways, yet use it for similar purposes.
Tickets for the Thursday, February 26, 7:30p.m. premiere are $7.50 and can be purchased at the Screenland Armour website, http://screenland.com/blueheaven/ The Screenland Armour Theater is located at 408 N. Armour Rd., North Kansas City, Mo.
There will be a Q&A with the filmmaker and cast after the screening
