The Washburn International Film Institute Film Festival is a free event designed for the Topeka community.
Christian Watkins is a filmmaker from Kansas. She has a background in religious studies, international politics, and U.S. Educational Policy. Currently, she serves as an ordained minister and Executive Director of Ecumenical Campus Ministry (development) at Kansas State University. She loves to be a part of communities who care about the world and strive to make a positive impact. Christian is also finishing her dissertation on political violence in local elections. She has been an Associate Producer for “The Pulpit” (@thepulpitfilm_), a suspense thriller that tells the story of a rural pastor who receives death threats for the message of inclusion she preaches. Christian became connected with this film through the WIFI Film Festival at Washburn—where she spoke about “The Pulpit” in 2023 and later, “Film and Religion” in 2024. She values creativity more than her sleep and cannot wait to join such a dynamic team
Stay tuned for an exciting and inspiring workshop experience with Christian this year at WIFI—this is one you won’t want to miss!
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Music & Entertainment |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
