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  Student filmmakers awarded at Bison Film festival

  By Emma Lane on April 30, 2020

  The Bison Film Festival recently recognized UMKC students Emily Harris and Mahryn Rose for their short films. Harris received an Award of Excellence, and Rose...

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  ‘Tigertail’—a beautiful tale of youth and sorrow

  By Adeta Chareunsab on April 23, 2020

  We all have actions and choices we regret making. While there are times we can let them go, some regrets hold on much longer than...

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  From KC to LA: filmmaker Morgan Cooper makes a name for himself

  By Adeta Chareunsab on April 17, 2020

  From having conversations with celebrities like filmmaker Ava DuVernay to actor Will Smith, you could say Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper has made it in...

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  Coronavirus—the entertainment industry’s worst nightmare

  By Adeta Chareunsab on April 9, 2020

  From delayed movie releases to canceled concert tours, the coronavirus has taken over the entertainment industry. The pandemic has swept across the U.S., becoming the...

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  Midwest Hollywood: Kansas City’s growing film culture

  By Adriana Macias on March 5, 2020

  Kansas City was rated the 17th best city to live in as a filmmaker in a recent article by Moviemaker.com. There’s no doubt Kansas City...

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  Life as a UMKC film student

  By Rose Xiong on November 4, 2019

  For UMKC film student Gavin Miller-Broomfield, what started as a hobby and a love for the “Indiana Jones” series has turned into a passion for...

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  Tivoli theater closes – film classes move back to campus

  By Ethan Evans on April 20, 2019

  Westport’s Tivoli Cinemas, one of the metro’s last art houses, closed its doors Friday after 36 years of operation. The cinema was a haven for...

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  Kameron Sheffield on making music for film

  By Basma Al-Zadjali on December 5, 2018

  Imagine getting the chance to make background music for a short film. That’s exactly what UMKC student Kameron Sheffield did, but he wouldn’t quite call...

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  4FKC: Bringing Kansas City filmmakers into the spotlight

  By U-News on February 15, 2018

  The lights dim as the 131 seat theater fills up. Up next are13 short films with one purpose: To prove that Kansas City has a...

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  Loving Vincent: The Paintings of Vincent Van Gogh come to life

  By U-News on October 31, 2017

  Loving Vincent takes its audiences into the world of Vincent Van Gogh by bringing his paintings to life on screen. A breathtaking collaboration of over...

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