Qikfinger Films sets Kansas City shoot for dark holiday comedy 'Bunny's Last Xmas'

Qikfinger Films has greenlit “Bunny’s Last Xmas,” a dark comedy on Hallmark-style holiday movies that is scheduled to shoot in January 2027 in Kansas City. The production will lean on a mostly Missouri cast and crew, adding another project to the city’s growing indie film profile and the state’s new film tax credit push.

Why it matters: - Qikfinger Films is bringing another feature production to Kansas City, reinforcing the city’s role as an indie film hub. - The project is also positioned to use Missouri-based cast and crew, which can keep production spending local. - The film fits into Missouri’s new film tax credit effort, which has become part of the company’s support for shooting in state.

What happened: - Qikfinger Films greenlit its newest production, “Bunny’s Last Xmas.” - The comedy is scheduled to shoot in January 2027 in Kansas City. - The film is billed as a dark comedy twist on Hallmark holiday movies. - The cast will include Gary Neal Johnson, Scott Cordes, Nicole Hall and Jennifer Mays, among others. - Andrew Pritzker wrote and will direct the film.

The details: - Qikfinger Films is a Kansas City production company with genre films streaming on Amazon and other platforms. - The production will feature a KC cast and crew, with a predominantly Missouri-based team working in and around Kansas City. - The movie centers on a dysfunctional family at a traditional Christmas gathering, with comedy drawn from “expectations vs. reality.” - Pritzker described Kansas City as a strong setting for Christmas stories because of the Plaza lights, carriage rides and family reunion atmosphere. - Pritzker said the company wants to give the familiar Hallmark holiday formula “a dark tweak.” - Pritzker also cited Kansas City as one of the best hubs for independent films. - Pritzker said Qikfinger Films has built casts and crews for movies that play around the world.

Between the lines: - The project leans into a recognizable holiday format while trying to stand out with darker comedy. - The local hiring plan suggests the production is as much about regional film economics as it is about the movie itself. - Kansas City continues to market itself as both a Christmas backdrop and a practical place to make indie films.

What's next: - Qikfinger Films is expected to move toward preproduction ahead of the January 2027 shoot. - Casting and crew assembly will likely continue around the Kansas City area. - More production details may follow as the film gets closer to filming.

The bottom line: - “Bunny’s Last Xmas” gives Kansas City another locally made film with a seasonal hook and a clear regional footprint.