Behind Local Music

The Independent Filmmakers Coalition’s Every Picture Tells a Story contest hasn’t involved a musical component since its establishment in 2003. Instead, the annual contest links local directors with sculptors, painters, photographers and other visual artists. This year, the focus — and the event’s name — has changed. Every Song Tells a Story is essentially the same idea of connecting about 35 filmmakers with area artists from other media. But this year, entrants will explore single compositions from area musicians, going into Behind the Music detail in five minutes or less. The local music database Bands Across Kansas City collaborated on the project, providing the pipeline for documentary makers browsing for subjects. Participants screen their shorts tonight at 8 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre (3051 Central). Tickets cost $8 ($5 for IFC members). For more information, see ifckc.org.
ifckc.org
Bands Across Kansas City