John G. McGrath
Multimedia Producer
John McGrath hails from Ottawa, Kansas, and attended the University of Kansas where he majored in film. A filmmaker since the age of 10, John has written and directed a number of short films he is always eager to show you or talk about. If it's film related, he's your go-to guy. With more than 15 years experience in journalism at two local television stations, he is eager to lend his skills to Flatland.
Stories by John G. McGrath
Art House Extra | Tivoli Under the Stars
Tivoli Under the Stars is in the midst of a May-to-October run of outdoor, socially distant Friday evening movie screenings projected on the exterior of the Bloch Building at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Art House Extra | ‘Accidental Family’ Could Make Your Weekend
Art House visits with the filmmakers behind "Accidental Family," a romantic comedy that premieres tonight in St. Joseph, Missouri, where the movie was made.
Art House Extra | Recalling Jason Sudeikis Before ‘Ted Lasso’
In 2017, Flatland spent time getting to know local hero Jason Sudeikis. So this week Art House burrowed into the video vaults to show you around his old family home, and his early life in Kansas City.
Art House Extra | How KC Filmmakers Steve and Mary Pruitt Do It
Art House visits with Steve and Mary Pruitt, among Kansas City’s most prolific local filmmakers, to discuss their process in producing “The Tree,” “Terminal” and “The Land” since 2017.
Art House Extra | Films at the 2021 KC Fringe Festival
Mounting the 2021 Kansas City Fringe Festival virtually offers the opportunity for more people to see more content.
Art House Extra | Artists as Superheroes
Kansas City filmmaker Khalid Abdulqaadir’s work is animated by a recurring theme: Artists can save the world.
Art House Extra | Exploring the Pain of ‘Withdrawal’
Art House host John McGrath talks to filmmaker Jacob Harding about "Withdrawal."
Art House Extra | ‘Below the Fold’ Portrays Journalists Digging into a Missouri Cold Case
Filmmaker Clayton Scott discusses "Below the Fold," a new film about two small town journalists digging into a cold case involving the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl.
Art House Extra | Detective Chris Rock is Haunted by His Father in ‘Spiral’
Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman, who grew up in the Kansas City area, talks about working with Chris Rock to create "Spiral," the latest installment in the "Saw" movie franchise.
Art House Extra | ‘Found Wandering Lost’ Finds An Audience
Filmmaker Nicholaus James discusses "Found Wandering Lost," which won to big prizes at the recent Kansas City Film Festival International.