The following events are free and open to the public, as marked:

FREE MILITARY DAY: All films shown on Thursday, October 13 are free of charge to active military & veterans with valid ID. Presented by: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

FREE FRIDAY FILMS: All films starting before 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16  at the Great Plains Nature Center and Wichita Public Library are free to the public. Presented by: Prairie Fire Coffee Roasters

FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: Filmmaker Labs and Filmmaker Roundtables in The Classroom at The Lux are free to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: The festival will host two Panel Discussions following film screenings. The Panels are free and open to the public.