In 2015, more than 15,000 attended the 13th annual Tallgrass Film Fetsival which showcased 203 films from 35 countries and hosted more than 85 filmmakers from across North America and the region. The festival was named one of MovieMaker Magazine's "Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" in 2015, and Flavorwire counted it as among the "Best Under The Radar Film Festivals" in North America.