independent film

Kansas City’s homegrown relationship between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar Taylor Swift could have been modeled after a rom-com for the ages. Now, a Hallmark Christmas movie set to premiere later this year appears to have taken some notes from their relationship.

The festival's second year kicked off this week at the Screenland Armour theater in North Kansas City. This year’s mission is to celebrate Black filmmakers from Missouri whose work explores contemporary and historical social issues.

"A Seat at the Table," presented by the Kansas City Underground Film Festival, will feature the works of 12 local women and queer filmmakers.

"It Started With A Horse," which is scheduled to screen at the Kansas City Underground Film Festival, provides an intimate look into the eccentric and unapologetic folk artist M.T. Liggett, whose sculptures can be seen outside Mullinville, Kansas.

The Kansas City Underground Film Festival kicks off this week, offering an opportunity for movies produced locally and around the world to be screened in front of a Kansas City audience. "[We] really love independent, low-budget movies, especially ones that really highlight ingenuity and inventiveness," said co-founder Willy Evans.

The box office double-punch of "Barbenheimer" isn't the only thing worth talking about in movie industry. Two Kansas City movie critics discuss what's worth watching at home and in theaters. Plus, when viewers might feel the effects of the Hollywood strikes.

Lawrence-based, Oscar-winning director Kevin Willmott and KCUR's C.J. Janovy and Sam Zeff discuss the making of the documentary "No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate in Kansas."

A bill that would provide tax incentives for major filmmakers to shoot movies in Missouri awaits Gov. Mike Parson’s signature.

Making films isn't easy and it can be tougher if you’re a filmmaker of color. Meet three of the people who are bringing their vision to Kansas City projects.

Movies are made for the big screen. Whether you favor a blockbuster hit or an indie flick, living room seating or the drive-in experience, there's a movie theater in Kansas City suited to your style.

For many people, movies are a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We have suggestions to take you through the holiday season.

More people might be looking for a good film or series to watch as the weather begins to cool. Up To Date invited two movie critics to share suggestions of box office hits and movies and series worth streaming from home.