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‘Art House’ Returns With Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott and Filmmaker Morgan Cooper

Season 1, Episode 3

March 20, 2020  |  John G. McGrath  |  1 min read

“Art House” is back with its third full-length episode highlighting Kansas City-area films and filmmakers. This one seems really special.

In this installment, “Art House” host John McGrath is joined by Oscar-winner Kevin Willmott and emerging Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper. These two film heavyweights talk about the process of writing and directing a film, what they are working on now and the importance of staying true to your vision.

See much more in the attached video.

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