The Kansas City Underground Film Festival is dedicated to bringing the work of independent filmmakers with unique and underappreciated visions to the people of Kansas City.
The Kansas City Underground Film Festival accepts films from every country worldwide in every genre on any topic. Our programming emphasizes low-budget (or no-budget) features and short films across all genres. All films are eligible regardless of completion date or premiere status.
When it comes to evaluating submissions, our programming team highly appreciates creativity, originality, and the presence of a unique voice.
The films selected for the festival will be screened in pairings over a two-week period, with audience and jury awards announced on the final day. These films will include feature-length films (60+ minutes) and a short program (less than 60 minutes). The number of films selected will depend on scheduling and the number of qualifying submissions.
Event dates are subject to change. All submissions will be notified if changes are necessary.
Jury Award for Best Feature
Jury Award for Best Short
Audience Award for Best Feature
Audience Award for Best Short
Five Outstanding Acting Awards
Best in Filmmaking Achievement