The short film "It’s Nice to Finally Meet You" has been selected to screen at the Tallgrass Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18 as part of the Kansas Shorts film block. It was filmed on campus and around the Wichita community.

"It’s Nice to Finally Meet You" follows Hannah, a woman who is feeling anxious about meeting the parents. She feels like a failure in every aspect of her life, but she desperately wants to be accepted by this new family. It takes every ounce of courage for her to get to the front door. When she finally does, a surprise is in store for everyone involved. This film is a story about resilience and the power of gifts  

The film features a cast of talented students from the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State alongside some incredible professors and community members. The film’s crew was also made up of students from the Schools of Performing Arts and Digital Arts as well as professional filmmakers. “It’s Nice to Finally Meet You” was directed, produced, and co-written by Wichita State University Assistant Professor Kate Compton.

Come out and support these incredible students and the work they put into this beautiful film. Screening will take place at 11 a.m. in Boulevard Theatre 3.