Hari Kondabolu, the documentarian behind “The Problem with Apu,” will be featured in one of several Free State Festival events in fall of 2022. Lawrence’s Free State Film Society … [more]
Our hearts are FULL! Thank you to all who came together to experience film, music, art and togetherness for Free State Festival 2022 April 12-16. We journeyed through the past, deeply … [more]
John Waters says the COVID-19 pandemic has been terrifying, but also boring, and he’d rather make it terrifying and funny. Waters will bring his one-man show — described as a … [more]
It’s time for our favorite interview of every festival season… Kansas Public Radio’s Kaye McIntyre and Free State Festival Director Marlo Angell reconnect to chat about the films and ideas … [more]
This year’s festival poster was designed by Lawrence artist Kent Smith and celebrates our “Return to the Theatre!” After a year of outdoor movie programming, FSF is excited to return … [more]
American Filmmaker John Waters made his mark in the 1970s with his “Trash Trilogy” which included films such as Female Trouble (1974) and Desperate Living (1977), but his 1972 Pink … [more]
There is no experimental or avant-garde cinema without mentioning Maya Deren. Born on April 29, 1917, the Ukrainian-born American filmmaker believed that films were meant to create an experience. Deren’s … [more]
This winter, we have new faces on Team Free State Fest! Festival interns Stephanie Morales Macedo, Grace Goldman and Maya Perez are working behind the scenes on areas such as … [more]
Put those ski hats away this year, because the 2022 Sundance Film Festival is coming to YOU! As part of Sundance’s Satellite Screen Program, Lawrence will be one of only … [more]
Join us for a virtual screening of the brand new award-winning documentary film A Reckoning in Boston on November 20 followed by a filmmaker panel discussion. This virtual screening is FREE for … [more]
