Each presentation features a collection of short cinematic monologues and duologues accompanied by brief live theatrical extensions---expanding the story beyond the screen through staged moments, audience interaction, and minimal performance. KIMA exists at the intersection of film, theatre, music and community.

KIMA is a collaborative Houston film project built around original storytelling, performance, music, and the development of emerging creative talent.

Created by director, writer, and producer Kevin Tati and composer and producer Matias Chavez, KIMA brings together a local team of actors, filmmakers, musicians, and production professionals to create a series of original cinematic monologues and short-form works.

The KIMA Showcase at MATCH celebrates the culmination of that process, bringing the completed films to an audience and highlighting the artists who helped bring them to life. The evening offers an opportunity to experience the project on the big screen while celebrating Houston's growing community of independent filmmakers and creatives.

KIMA was developed with an emphasis on collaboration and hands-on creative experience, providing opportunities for emerging artists and students to work alongside experienced members of Houston's film and arts community.

Join us at MATCH for the KIMA Showcase and an evening celebrating independent film, original music, performance, and Houston creativity.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ 7:30 PM

MATCHBOX 1

RUNTIME:
1 hour 20 minutes with no intermission

TICKETS:
Reserved Seating
$35

ABOUT THE CREATORS

Kevin Milton Tati is a multidisciplinary storyteller whose work bridges film, theatre, and immersive experiences. Drawing from a life shaped across the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the United States, he creates original work that brings artists and audiences together through bold, collaborative storytelling.

As the Lead Producer of KIMA (Keep Indie Media Alive), Kevin is developing a hybrid model that combines original films, live theatre, and immersive experiences. His training includes the New York Film Academy, The Art Institute of Austin, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. His work includes starring in the award-winning short film An Actor Prepares and serving as a judge for two Houston-area film festivals.

Matias Chavez is a Houston-based composer, producer, filmmaker, and founder of Amimore LLC. His work spans original music, film scoring, visual storytelling, and film production. He is a recipient of the AMD Emerging Talent Award at the Global Entertainment Awards for his trailer work on “INFINITY,” and his creative work has included projects presented through MATCH as well as involvement with Houston's independent film community. For KIMA, Chavez serves as co-creator, producer, and composer, developing the project's music and helping oversee its production.

Together, Tati and Chavez created KIMA as a platform for original work and collaboration among Houston artists, with an emphasis on giving emerging creatives meaningful opportunities to contribute to professionally produced work.

PLAN A VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
• The Box Office opens 2 hours prior to curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
• ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
• Have a discount code and need instructions on how to use it? CLICK HERE.
• PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are available exclusively through the MATCH Box Office. Tickets purchased from any other website or ticket seller claiming to offer tickets for this event are unauthorized and will not be accepted for admission.

⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
• 🚗 LOCATION & PARKING
• 🍽️ AREA RESTAURANTS & BARS

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. Questions? Click here to email the box office.