All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
kansas city film festival
Kansas City, United States · Est. 2008 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Kansas City, United States
96
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 18 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at AMC Ward Parkway 14 (in-person 1997-2019, 2022-present; later remote)
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The kansas city film festival is a established film festival held in Kansas City, United States, founded in 2008. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 67/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+46 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at AMC Ward Parkway 14 (in-person 1997-2019, 2022-present; later remote)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
2008
Venue
AMC Ward Parkway 14 (in-person 1997-2019, 2022-present; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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- After 12 years working in the industry, I crowdfunded my first narrative short. Raised ~$25K with a small following, spent $45K total, got into 0 of 10 festivals. Full breakdown + happy to answer anything.redditJul 18, 2026Neutral
**EDIT UPDATE: I hacked the short down from 22 mins to 14 and will resubmit to some festivals. Funny how a years worth of fresh eyes can do wonders for an edit.** I worked in the industry for 12 years before this, PA up through production supervisor on union commercials, plus directing music videos and whatever else on the side. This was my first narrative short as writer/director: 22 minutes, about my family navigating grief after losing my brother to suicide. Shot on Alexa…
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