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23rd edition
Tallgrass Film Festival
Wichita, United States
October 2026 (24th edition, TBA)
4 days (plus virtual extension)
About Tallgrass Film Festival
Founded in 2003 by Timothy Gruver, the Tallgrass Film Festival is Wichita, Kansas' signature cinematic event, specializing in 'stubbornly independent' cinema. Screens ~200 independent features and shorts across downtown Wichita venues.
Festival details
Location
120 E. 1st St North, Suite 113, Wichita, KS 67202 · Wichita, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent · Documentary · Narrative Features · Shorts · Kansas Filmmakers · LGBTQ+ · Emerging Filmmakers
Duration
4 days (plus virtual extension)
Founded
2003
Awards
Stubbornly Independent Award
Signature award.
Audience Award
Audience-voted.
Best Narrative Feature
Top narrative.
Best Documentary Feature
Top documentary.
Best Short Film
Top short.
Special programs
Dudegrass
Signature strand.
Pridegrass
LGBTQ+ program.
Emerging Filmmaker Program
Emerging filmmakers.
Timothy Gruver Spotlight
Kansas filmmakers.
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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