Guests: Dylan Dietz, Ann Mendenhall, John Berry, Mike Kelly and Mike Kearns Be amazed at the animated works from the Midwest Association of Professional Animators and the Kansas City Art Institute students/graduates, including a short by Douglas Meloche. Hosts: Michelle Davidson and Erin McGrane Films: Remix, a film by Douglas Meloche On Her Sleeve The…

Renowned critic Robert Butler will introduce the film and address the question, “Is An American Tail a true story?”

Renowned critic Robert Butler will introduce the film and address the question, “Is An American Tail a true story?”

Guests: Gregory Sheffer and Julia Barnett An Emmy-winning filmmaker who’s a master of historical documentaries shows a masterly narrative of a time in history. Two films by University of Missouri-Kansas City show shorter can be oh so sweet. Hosts: Michelle Davidson and Erin McGrane Films: Lone Elm Denial Counterproductive, a film by Jenny Brinkman

A collection of shorts from around the world. Including the work of Kansas City Art Institute animation students Nicole Dorosh and Natalie Krause.  We'll have a short Q&A with the film-makers.  Sponsored by the Kansas City Art Institute.

A collection of shorts from around the world. Including the work of Kansas City Art Institute animation students Nicole Dorosh and Natalie Krause.  We'll have a short Q&A with the film-makers.  Sponsored by the Kansas City Art Institute.

The story of an unlikely friendship between a bear, Ernest, and a young mouse named Celestine. Sponsored by Academie Lafayette.

The story of an unlikely friendship between a bear, Ernest, and a young mouse named Celestine. Sponsored by Academie Lafayette.

Guests: Pete Whitehead, Paul Horton and Peter Martin We showcase talented Hallmark animators, both in the studio and on location at the beloved Kansas City-based company. Hosts: Michelle Davidson and Erin McGrane Films: Great Expectations Samsara Asteroid Andy: Frankenkitty

The Japan America Society of Kansas City will also present a short cultural program.

The Japan America Society of Kansas City will also present a short cultural program.

Guests: Barclay Martin, Paul Pearce, Judith G. Levy and David Wilson A documentary celebrates music and children, a mockumentary skewers artistic envy, and the True/False Film Fest asks filmmakers to just “gimme truth.” Plus, enjoy a musical performance. Hosts: Michelle Davidson and Erin McGrane Films: Rise and Dream (excerpts) NV in KC (excerpt) We Always…