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Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City is a non-profit organization devoted to the support of and promotion of film production, including video and multimedia, in the region around the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

It was founded in 1993 by a group of independent and professional film makers from the Kansas City area.

Mission Statement
Promote regional independent film, video and media production, and Provide a setting for education, artistic expression, networking, and the cooperative sharing of resources to anyone with an interest in filmmaking.

Meetings
The Independent Films of Kansas City meets weekly on Wednesday at 7:30 in the Westport Coffee House Kansas City, Missouri. These meetings are free to the public and usually discuss a variety of topics including:


 * film screenings
 * lighting workshop
 * comedy writing workshop
 * Bentley workshop
 * acting workshop
 * directed reading

Some meetings are in cooperation with another group or organization.

Near a holiday a regular meeting may be replaced with a social event or less often canceled.

New attendees or people who haven't been to an IFC (Independent Filmmakers Coalition) meeting in a while are asked to stand up and give their names. These people are then handed a membership brochure, although they are not required to join the IFC.

At this time in the meeting, attendee's have an opportunity to talk about any film projects they are working on currently, at the meetings they are called “shameless self-promotions.”

Next if there is an activity scheduled it begins after a short break.

Socialization
Most members get to know each other through volunteer work at independent movie events.

Events

 * The Bentleys A film contest that does not allow editing and uses Super 8mm film.
 * Every Picture Tells a Story A film contest for films that use local art in their film.
 * One Night Stand - A film contest in which participants have ten hours to make a short film using a pre-selected theme and item.