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2018 GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BFF 2018
The Box OVERVIEW
Welcome Letter ...........................02
About BFF....................................03
BFF Foundation .................... 04–05
FILMS
Welcome ......................................43
Legacy Series ........................ 44–45
Spotlight Films ..................... 46–55
Directed by Tracey Aivaz The Facts .............................. 06–07 Competition Narrative .......... 56–61
Inaugural Academy Gold Intern About Geena Davis Institute .......08 Competition Documentary ... 62–66
About Bentonville ........................10 Competition Shorts .............. 68–73
About Northwest Arkansas.........11 Competition Episodic ........... 74–76
Getting Around ..................... 12–13
AWARDS
Ticketing.......................................14
Awards .........................................79
HIGHLIGHTS Jury Members ..............................80
Special Event Experiences ..........17 How to Stay Connected ..............80
Special Event Films .....................18
THANK YOU
VIP Experiences...........................19
Festival Credits ..................... 82–83
Don’t Miss............................. 20–21
Festival Partners................... 84–85
DISCUSSION EVENTS
Disclaimer: All films, titles, and scheduled
Wednesday ..................................23 guests were accurate at the time of printing.
Film descriptions included in this program are
Thursday ............................... 24–25 intended to give the audience a brief overview.
Visit bentonvillefilmfestival.com or download
Friday .................................... 26–27 our app to read more, view trailers, and stay
updated on last minute schedule changes.
Congratulations to our 4th director, Saturday.......................................28
Tracey Aivaz in creating her version
of a Walmart Box short film premiering SCHEDULE
at this year’s festival. She joins the ranks Tuesday ................................. 30–31
of the three who premiered their films Wednesday ........................... 32–33
on Oscars® night. See all the films at: Thursday ............................... 34–35
walmart.com/thebox Friday .................................... 36–37
Saturday................................ 38–39
Sunday .................................. 40–41
Bentonville Film Festival 2018 1
WELCOME TO THE ABOUT BFF
4th Annual Bentonville Inclusion
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the ability to effect real change on
Film Festival! a commercial level. In our 4th year
we will accelerate our focus on
immediate change and action.
is Key
If this is your first time at BFF,
you’ll discover that Northwest
Arkansas is an incredible place to live
or visit. From amazing volunteers
to exceptional venues, the local
organizations and businesses all
make BFF possible and outstanding.
Bentonville, our home town and
host city, is in the midst of a cultural
and creative explosion. Some of the
world’s brightest thinkers and doers
are coming to town to be part of a
great movement and to celebrate
middle American values. In addition
to the innovative hivemind that calls
this city home, NWA is a bastion of
arts and culture. We encourage you
to take a look around! Co-founded by Academy
Award® winner Geena Davis and
Thank you to the creators, Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor
distributors, producers, and Drinkwater, the Bentonville Film
financiers of great inspiring, Festival is a one-of-a-kind annual
We are thrilled to host you in We are so thankful for the continued
inclusive content that will be event that champions inclusion in
beautiful Northwest Arkansas for the support from our sponsors and
celebrated during this year’s BFF. all forms of media.
4th annual Bentonville Film Festival! their commitment to Diversity
Our passion is to support forward-
It’s exciting to be entering our 4th & Inclusion, from our Founding
thinking filmmakers, actors, writers, BFF is a yearlong platform
year of championing inclusion in all sponsor Walmart to our Presenting
producers, social media influencers, culminating with an annual six-day
forms of media. We have made a lot Sponsor Coca-Cola® and all of the
major studios, and advertisers who festival. It includes an impactful
of progress, however there is still a other corporations who believe in
dedicate themselves to improving Inclusion, Research, and Content
lot of work to be done to ensure the our mission. Each May, as part of
gender representation and embracing Summit in partnership with
content our kids consume accurately the festival, we are proud to bring
inclusion. We are eternally grateful Founding sponsor Walmart and
reflects the gender balance and together these change-makers,
for them. But mostly, we are grateful Presenting sponsor Coca-Cola®.
diversity of today’s world. along with content creators,
to you for supporting and welcoming
influencers, distributors, advertisers,
us for another year of championing Connecting engaged entertainment
Over the last year, we’ve had and vested partners. Together, we
inclusion at the Bentonville Film industry leaders and major
the opportunity to collaborate discuss the progress we’ve made,
Festival. corporate influencers with a diverse
on mission-aligned projects at chart the path forward, and support
the Essence Fest, Sundance Film inclusion in media to effect real array of storytellers affords BFF
So now it is time to sit back, and the unique opportunity to amplify
Festival, and with Joey Travolta's change now. BFF sponsors generate
ENJOY THE SHOW! commercially viable content,
Inclusion Films. We are grateful over $1.5 trillion in annual revenue,
to have worked with so many employ nearly 5 million people, solutions, and initiatives that
organizations that share our vision. and represent approximately 40% adequately represent the world
Our mission is to ensure all media of all the media dollars spent each around us. BFF seeks to discover
Geena Davis, Festival Chair and Co-
inspires ALL young minds to do great year. It is a powerful group with Founder -Trevor Drinkwater, Co-Founder and foster inclusive creators to
things, because “If They Can See It, effect immediate change in the
They Can Be It!” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 media landscape.
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ABOUT BFF FOUNDATION BOARD OF ADVISORS
Inspire Young Minds Aisha Tyler
CEO, Hot Machine Films
Kalene Griffith
President, Visit Bentonville
to Do Great Things
Al Dominguez Kenneth Mantel
Senior VP Merchandising, Walmart* Vice President, Viacom
Allison Tummon-Kamphuis Louis Greth
Manager, Children’s Safe Drinking Vice President, Business Develop-
Water, P&G ment, Bentonville Film Festival
Amanda Whitaker Mark Lore
Director, Shopper Marketing, Coca-Cola®* CEO, e-commerce, Walmart
Amy Baker Meg Ryan
EVP, Client Strategy & Insights, Actor
A&E Networks
Michelle W. Thomas
Andrew R. Davis Global Inclusion & Diversity Leader,
Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Mars, Inc.
Officer, Coca-Cola®
Nely Galan
Ben Hasan Author & Founder of Adelante
SVP Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Movement
Walmart
Nikkole Denson-Randolph
Bruce Dern Vice President, Special &
Actor/Filmmaker Alternative Content, AMC Theatres
The Bentonville Film Festival to support a systemic change Chevonne O’Shaughnessy Pam Kaufman
Foundation (BFFf,) is a 501(c)(3) in the way gender and diversity President, American Cinema International President, Consumer Products & Chief
non-profit organization focused are portrayed in the media. BFFf Marketing Officer, Nickelodeon
Chris Tisi
on promoting underrepresented engages content creators and media CEO, Slimfast and HNS Paul Featherstone
voices in the entertainment industry industry leaders to actively support Vice President Sales & General Manager,
through research, education, and and create content that showcases Cody Allison
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
the support of inclusive content positive female and diverse role Senior Buyer, Walmart
production and distribution. The models while eliminating negative or Salvador Mendoza
Dr. Steve L.Robbins
primary research partner of the unconscious bias and stereotyping. Vice President, Diversity &
Speaker, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, SL
Foundation is the Geena Davis GDGIM has clearly evidenced that Inclusion, NBCUniversal
Robbins & Associations, S2S Studios*
Institute on Gender in Media the media children consume has an Stephen Quinn
(GDIGM). The foundation believes overwhelming influence in shaping Diane Wallace
Chairman, Association of
that by convening the media their view of the world and their Vice President of Retail Marketing
National Advertisers Alliance for
ecosystem — content creators, place in it. BFFf also partners with & Strategy at Coca-Cola® North
Family Entertainment
talent, influencers, advertisers, and schools and community institutions America
content distributors — real action that work with children to educate Suzanne C. Baker
Harvey Millar
will be taken in support of media on the challenging effects of Enterprise Architect, Unilever
Vice President, Sales, Walmart
that accurately reflects the gender stereotyping, unconscious bias, and Tim Marrin
balance and diversity of our country. gender imbalance. We utilize media Jill Turner-Mitchael
Associate Director, P&G
Our goal is to create a seismic tools to build positive associations President, 72 West
change in how media can inspire with equality-based learning models Jody Pinson
young minds to do great things. and content. VP Beauty, Walmart*
Working in partnership with Media has the power to influence
GDIGM, the foundation seeks to and BFFf is focused on working with
support research that proves it is its partners to ensure it influences
not only the right thing to do, but positively and fosters inclusivity.
it is also commercially beneficial *Denotes also a Brand Committee Member
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THE FACTS THE FACTS
If They Can See It,
They Can Be It
If media is more inclusive, it can attract a greater audience. Media inspires
young minds to do great things.
Over an 11 year study of DIRECTORS in film, 5.2% were Black
and only 3.2% of all directors were Asian.
10% 5.3% 14% Across the 11-year sample, there was no meaningful change.
Non-White Non-White Non-White
7.7% 13% 29% DIRECTOR & LEAD CHARACTER
Women Women Women Of films with a Black director, 81% also had a Black actor attached
as one of the two top-billed talent. This finding suggests that the
vast majority of directing opportunities for Black directors are
linked to the race of the story's leading characters.
DIRECTORS SCREENWRITERS TOP FILM LEADS
Yet moviegoers are more evenly split at 53.1% white and 46.9% non-white.
BLACK 17.9%
Women
18.8%Women
25%
Women
ASIAN
C-SUITE JOBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE CHAIRS
LATINA OUT OF 1,100 Only 17.9% of prestigious C-suite
jobs were held by females. Among
Focusing on Boards of Directors,
18.8% of seats were filled by women
Among the executive film teams,
only 2 of the chairs (25%) across the
these women, only 4 were from with only 3 of these females being major media companies evaluated
Across 11 years and 1,100 movies, 96% of all directors Only 4 Black female directors, two Asian female underrepresented groups. underrepresented. were positions held by women.
were male and 4% were female. This translates to 22 directors, and 1 Latina were hired to direct across
male directors hired to every 1 female director. 1,100 popular movies.
41.2%
CAREER SPAN OF MALE DIRECTORS VS FEMALE
Male directors start their careers earlier than female directors and some continue working in older age. 23.9%
20’s 90’s WOMEN IN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN HOLLYWOOD
Females filled almost a quarter (23.9%) of the President and Chief positions on executive film teams and
roughly 41.2% of all EVPs, SVPs, and VPs. While the latter findings are encouraging, few women are holding
the keys to the most powerful executive positions in Hollywood.
ONE AND DONE
DISABILITY IN MEDIA
55% The “one and done” phenomenon
is far more likely for females than
84% One in every five Americans is living with a disability, making it the largest minority
population today. Yet far too often, their important and varied stories go untold. Of
Male directors males. Most directors only Female directors the top 900 films since 2007, just 2.7% of characters were portrayed as having a
worked one time across the
produce only 11-year sample, but pronounced produce only disability, according to the USC Annenberg report, “Inequality in 900 Films.” Looking
at TV, 1.7% of TV roles feature a character with a disability.
one film. gender differences emerged. 55% one film.
of the male directors only helmed
one film whereas 84% of the
female directors did. Statistics gathered from: The 2017 Hollywood Diversity Report, The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and the GLAAD
report “Where We are on TV.”
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GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE
Promoting
Gender Equality My ambition is
Academy Award winner Geena Davis media made for children 11 and under.
is one of Hollywood’s most respected
actors, appearing in several roles that
became cultural landmarks.
Davis was appointed Special Envoy
for Women and Girls in ICT for the
UN’s International Telecommuni-
to tell the story.
Davis received the Academy Award cation Union (ITU). Davis is also
for Best Supporting Actress for her an official partner of UN Women,
role as the offbeat dog trainer Muriel working toward their goal of promot-
Pritchett in Lawrence Kasdan’s The ing gender equality and empowering
Accidental Tourist. She was again women worldwide.
nominated for an Academy Award and
Synchrony is proud to support the
Golden Globe for her performance Geena Davis and festival co-found- Bentonville Film Festival.
in Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise, er Trevor Drinkwater founded the
in which she co-starred with Susan Bentonville Film Festival in 2015 to
Sarandon. Davis went on to receive champion women and minorities in As a part of the Bentonville community,
a Golden Globe nomination for Best media. BFF’s mission is to encourage
Actress for her portrayal of baseball content creation in film and oth-
we celebrate the Festival's storytellers,
phenomenon Dottie Hinson in A er forms of media that reflects the musicians and artists who turn their
League of Their Own. diverse — and half female — world
we live in. BFF proactively supports ambitions into film.
Earning the 2006 Golden Globe content creation by minorities and
Award for Best Performance by an women with a platform to showcase
Actress in a Television Series Drama, their work and, with the help of our
Davis broke ground in her portrayal partners, is the only film competition
of the first female President of the in the world to guarantee theatrical,
United States in ABC’s hit show television, digital, and retail home
Commander in Chief. entertainment distribution for its win-
ners. The festival is research based
Davis made her feature film debut and commercially driven.
starring opposite Dustin Hoffman in
Tootsie. She went on to star in such Currently, Davis is starring in the crit-
films as The Fly, Beetlejuice, The Long ically acclaimed film Marjorie Prime,
Kiss Goodnight, and Stuart Little. which is based on the award-winning
play by Jordan Harrison. She is also
Few have achieved such remarkable the voice of Emmy-nominated Dear
success in as many different fields as Angelica, one of the first VR narrative
Davis has: She is not only an Oscar films from Oculus.
and Golden Globe winning actor, but
a world-class athlete (at one time the Recently, Davis starred in 20th
nation’s 13th-ranked archer), a mem- Century Fox’s The Exorcist, a serial-
ber of the genius society Mensa, and ized psychological thriller based on
is now recognized for her tireless ad- the 1971 book of the same name.
vocacy of women and girls. She is the Beyond her work in film, Davis also
Founder and Chair of the non-profit holds honorary degrees from Boston
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in University, Bates College, and New
Media, which engages film and televi- England College.
sion creators to dramatically increase
the percentages of female characters Please visit www.seejane.org for
— and reduce gender stereotyping — in more information.
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ABOUT BENTONVILLE, AR ABOUT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
A Small Town A Little Corner of
with Big Appeal the Natural State
what we have on the menu is not to
be missed.
Bentonville is also fast becoming
one of the top cycling destinations
in North America. We have over
140 miles of hard and soft trails for
guests to explore. From beginners to
Art, food, music, history, and the more experienced, Bentonville has
forward-thinking abound in the something for everyone to enjoy.
Northwest Arkansas town of
Bentonville. No longer known as With so much to see and do in
just the corporate headquarters for Bentonville, we encourage you to
Walmart, this small town of 46,000 get out there and see for yourself
boasts a bounty for visitors and what makes this place so special!
residents alike. For more information, go to
visitbentonville.com.
The Washington Post called Crystal
Bridges Museum of American Art “the Check the Local Love page on the
most-talked-about new museum in BFF App for special discounts and
the United States in a generation”. deals from local businesses that are
Spanning five centuries of American exclusive to BFF attendees!
art and 120 acres of land, Crystal
Bridges is truly a treasure sown into
VISIT
the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Welcome to Northwest Arkansas, baseball game in Springdale. Get
one of the fastest growing and outdoors at one of region’s four
Guests looking to take in more most dynamic regions in America! state parks, ride rapids year-round
history and art can visit locations like Whether you’re here for business at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park or
the Walmart Museum and original Crystal Bridges Museum or pleasure, we welcome you to play a round of golf at one of Bella
Walton 5&10, 21c Museum Hotel of American Art explore and experience all that’s Vista’s eight challenging courses.
with 12,000 square feet of gal- 21c Museum Hotel available in the northwest corner of And don’t forget to check out
lery space, The Museum of Native the Natural State. Bentonville’s awe-inspiring Crystal
Amazeum
American History, and Peel Mansion Bridges Museum of American Art
showcasing the beauty of the home- Compton Gardens Each of the region’s cities offers and the historic Walmart Museum.
stead built in 1875. something special and unique.
Museum of Native
Visit the charming village of We hope you’ll enjoy exploring
American History
The culinary scene in Bentonville is Eureka Springs with its Victorian Northwest Arkansas. Visit
on fire boasting a unique array of Peel Mansion Museum architecture and numerous shops northwestarkansas.org for
menu offerings and Brightwater: A and Heritage Garden and galleries. Attend a Broadway more information.
Center for the Study of Food. Known performance at Walton Arts
Slaughter Pen Bike Trail
for “High South Cuisine”, our chefs, Center in Fayetteville, or “Call the
including several James Beard Award
nominees, are bringing southern
The Walmart Museum Hogs” at a University of Arkansas
Razorbacks game. Catch a concert
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8th Street Market Map of the festival.
hospitality to a whole new level. From at the Walmart AMP in Rogers and
fine dining to farm-to-table cuisine, a Northwest Arkansas Naturals
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GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND
BFF SHUTTLE SERVICE
DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL LOCATIONS Daily shuttle service will run every
Coca-Cola Sound
20 minutes between Lawrence
A AMC Theatre at 21c E Stage at The Meteor I STEAM Zone M Local Lane Plaza, Sheraton Four Points,
B Sony & Orville Redenbacher’s
F Inclusion Town at J VUDU Lounge Walmart Home Office, The Record,
Outdoor Theater Compton Gardens
Theatre Village
and Skylight Cinemas.
C The Record G Diversity Drive K Presented by Synchrony
Tuesday
D Crystal Bridges H Skylight Cinema L Walmart World Room
6:00pm–1:00am
Wednesday-Saturday
NW A ST. 9:00am–1:00am
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AMERICAN ART 9:00am–4:00pm
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BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING
How to Get Tickets
PURCHASE BOX OFFICE HOURS
There are three easy ways to pur-
chase your tickets for BFF’s films, Tuesday, May 1–Saturday, May 5
panel and discussion events, and 9:00am–6:00pm
music series:
Sunday, May 6
ONLINE 9:00am–12:00pm
Go to bentonvillefilmfestival.com Proud sponsor of
to visit our online event guide and Tickets may also be purchased
purchase tickets. at the door of the venue, if seats
are available. Bentonville
BFF APP
Download the 2018 BFF App for
Ticketing Call Center:
877-840-0457
Film Festival
iOS and Android in your phone’s app
store, then purchase tickets directly
in-app. DAY PASS $65: Right to reserve a
seat at six festival movie, and select
BOX OFFICE panels and discussions.
Visit the BFF Box Office at the 21c
Museum Hotel during the festival SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENT PASS
and purchase your tickets in person. $30: Access to BFF musical finale.
Many shows do sell out, so ad- MARVEL EXPERIENCE: Tickets
vanced purchase is recommended. are free and available at the Skylight
Cinema box office beginning April Touching lives,
TICKET TYPES
See website for a full list of pass benefits
29. First come, first served.
Improving life —
PLEASE NOTE
FOUNDATION BADGE $1,575: All ticketed events require a ticket to and making
Right to reserve a seat at 60 festival get in. A pass holder badge is not a
movie, select panels and discussions, guarantee of a seat. Ticket holders Northwest Arkansas
and music events. Plus: Welcome must arrive at least 15 minutes before
Breakfast +1, Filmmaker Hap-
py Hour +1, Access to Filmmaker
showtime for admission. General
admission seating for ticket holders is
a great place to
Lounge +1, Opening Ceremony +1,
and VIP Pre-Award Show Party +1.
available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Pass holders without a ticket
live and work.
may wait in the Stand-by line and will
PATRON BADGE $775: Right to be seated upon availability. #WeSeeEqual
reserve a seat at 40 festival movie,
select panels and discussions, BFF passes are non-refundable.
and music events. Plus: Welcome Single-event passes may only be
Breakfast +1, Filmmaker Happy exchanged at the festival box office
Hour +1, and Access to Filmmaker based on availability and at the sole
Lounge +1. discretion of BFF.
WEEKLY PASS $275: Right to Many competition films have not yet
reserve a seat at 20 festival movie, been rated by the MPAA. No babes
and select panels and discussions. in arms.
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SOUNDSTAGE
AT THE METEOR
MUSIC EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TUESDAY,
MAY 1
Opening Artist: Headlining Artist:
JILLIAN JACQUELINE CARLY PEARCE
9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 2
Headlining Artist:
VINTAGE TROUBLE
10:30pm–11:30pm
THURSDAY,
MAY 3
Opening Artist: Headlining Artist:
ALLY BROOKE ALEX AIONO
9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm
2018 BFF FRIDAY,
MAY 4
HIGHLIGHTS Opening Artist: Headlining Artist:
SONG SUFFRAGETTES LAUREN ALAINA
Don’t miss these festival highlights and 9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm
special events. More information can be
found on the BFF website and app. Bentonville Film Festival 2018 17SPECIAL EVENT FILMS LEGACY TRIBUTE
ALL EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MEG RYAN
OPENING NIGHT FILM PROJECT ZERO Friday, May 4, 11:30am–5:45pm,
Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm, 21c Sunday, May 5, 11:00am, The AMC Theatre at 21c
Museum Hotel Skylight 1
For the third year, BFF welcomes
The world premiere of Studio L’s BFF is honored to partner with actor and filmmaker Meg
The Honor List, with Director Elissa Arkansas-based non-profit Ryan, who will participate in a
Downs and cast in attendance. Project Zero for a special film conversation about her career
screening and event to raise
awareness for their mission in front of and behind the
LEGACY TRIBUTES
Check online or app for screening to diligently and passionately camera, in between anniversary
and conversation dates and times. promote adoption through the screenings of two classic Ryan/ movies and the conversation,
foster care system. Hanks collaborations. Ticket- which will be hosted by fellow
BFF pays tribute to pioneering holders have access to both actor Busy Philipps.
actors and filmmakers with this
conversation series.
THE RAISING OF AMERICA:
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND
• Meg Ryan + Busy Philipps THE FUTURE OF OUR
(Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got
Mail)
NATION
Friday, May 4, 5:30pm, Arvest
VIP EXPERIENCES
PASS HOLDERS OR INVITATION ONLY
• Shannon Lee (Enter The Dragon) BFF, Helen R. Walton Children’s
Enrichment Center, Ready
Nation, Moms in Film, and BFF OPENING CEREMONY FILMMAKER LOUNGE
WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE BOX Arkansas Advocates for Children Tuesday, May 1, 5:30pm, 21c Wednesday–Friday 10am–5pm
Screens throughout festival and Families present a special Museum Hotel (invitation only) and Saturday 10am–2pm, Elkins
screening of Raising America, Design, pass holders only
Catch the world premiere of followed by a panel discussion Mingle with festival VIPs at a
Academy of Motion Picture with Kyle Peterson, Alysia Reiner, cocktail reception before the Hang out with the creators at
Arts & Science’s Gold Program and others. Opening Night Film. the Filmmaker Lounge and enjoy
intern Tracey Aivez’s short film,
commissioned by Walmart, at complimentary food and drink.
SAMSUNG CREATE EVENT BFF AWARDS SHOW The Lounge will also host the
Opening Night and before every Thursday, May 3, 6:30pm,
Competition Film. Filmmaker Chat Series Wed.–Fri.
Walmart World Room Saturday, May 5, 7:00pm, Crystal
5:30–7pm and Sat. 2:30–4pm
Student filmmakers were Bridges American Museum of Art
CENTERPIECE SCREENING (Filmmaker pass holders only.)
Friday, May 4, 7:00pm, 21c challenged to make a short film BFF presents its award-winning
Museum Hotel based on the mission of BFF by films over dinner and a show,
utilizing the incredibly powerful hosted by Loni Love with a live
Special screening of The Year of Samsung Galaxy phone and
Spectacular Men, with Director performance by Martina McBride.
tablet. The top films will premiere
Lea Thompson, screenwriter and during this program followed by a
actor Madelyn Deutch, and cast Q&A with the filmmakers.
Zoey Deutch.
EASTERSEALS DISABILITY
MARVEL EXPERIENCE
Wednesday ,May 2–Friday, May
SPECIAL EVENT EXPERIENCES
FILM CHALLENGE FINALISTS 4, Skylight Cinema (Check online ALL EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm, or app for screening dates and
Walmart World Room times.) MASTERS OF THE SUN LOS LOBOS CONCERT
BFF partners with the film BFF partners with Marvel for the Saturday, May 5th 11am–5pm Sunday, May 6, Doors Open at
challenge to unveil and screen ultimate Marvel Experience, with
the 2018 competition finalists, at Arvest Conference Room. 1pm, BFF Outdoor Stage.
free film screenings (tickets must $10 (VIP Section: $30)
followed by a Q&A with founder be reserved in advance), themed A one-of-its-kind augmented
Nic Novicki. This program will be concessions, and reality experience from Will.i.am, Experience the legendary rock & roll
captioned and will include a ASL galactic experiences. based on his graphic novel Masters band Los Lobos with opening act,
interpreter.
of the Sun. indie-folk rockers Run River North.
18 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 19MAKE SURE TO STOP BY of the 2018 Competition Films
(ticket required). Swing by SCHEDULE
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CHECK WEBSITE Theatre Village for complimentary INCLUSION TOWN
AND APP FOR HOURS, MAP, FILMS, AND ACTIVATIONS concessions as well. DIVERSITY DRIVE
STEAM ZONE
BFF takes its inclusion is working with local shelters and VUDU LOUNGE SONY & ORVILLE REDENBACHER
celebration to the streets of rescues to sponsor pet adoptions OUTDOOR THEATRE AT
downtown Bentonville with lots during BFF, and helped 58 dogs Chill out in the comfy lounge
LAWRENCE PLAZA
of outdoor fun for the whole find their forever homes last between films and activities. Grab
Wednesday: May 2: 1:00–6:00pm
family. Make sure to stop by year. Help them a refreshment and pick up a free
Thursday: May 3: 1:00–7:00pm
and visit all of our partners for break the record! Finally, BFF movie rental from VUDU.
Friday: May 4: 1:00–8:00pm
exciting demos, giveaway and closes out its 4th annual festival Saturday: May 5: 11:00am–5:00pm
totally unique experiences. Visit with a musical celebration on LOCAL LANE Sunday: May 6: 11:00am–3:00pm
the BFF website and app for Sunday afternoon. On Saturday, My 5th, BFF
specific details. presents Fiesta at the Fest, THEATRE VILLAGE HOURS
STEAM ZONE honoring our local Latino and Wednesday–Friday: 10:00am–9:00pm
INCLUSION TOWN Hispanic culture awith a Cinco Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
BFF’s STEAM Zone features
Presented by Anderson innovations and new de Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Merchandisers technologies, VR/AR, and STEM The Fiesta will feature local LOCAL LANE HOURS
experiences from sponsors entertainment, food, and activities Saturday: 11:00am–5:00pm
Inclusion Town is a not-to-be provided by the community. On Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm
like Cox, The Quantum Storey
missed collection of studio, Sunday, May 6th, we partner
Company, SmartyPants Vitamins, Plus: the premiere of new Peppa
beauty, and retail sponsors,
and Hot Wheels. Sunday, May 6, with Peekaboo Magazine for the B:4.75” Pig episodes at the Sony & Orville
including Universal, Warner 6th Annual Peekaboo Kids Fest
V8-Fusion Energy will sponsor T:4” Redenbacher Outdoor Theatre at
Brothers, Nick Jr., Paramount, Street Faire with family activities,
BFF’s first family trail ride with Lawrence Plaza on Saturday at
American Media International, including special appearances by S:4”
partner Bike NWA. 10:00am and 3:30pm.
P&G, PopSockets, the NBA, Peppa Pig and her brother George.
Taste Beauty, Vogue, EcoTools,
Henkle, US Weekly and Unilever. SONY & ORVILLE
Stop by to see how these BFF REDENBACHER OUTDOOR
partners are embracing diversity THEATRE AT LAWRENCE
and inclusion. Check out some PLAZA
of your family’s favorite
characters and shows including Grab some complimentary
Teen Titans, Sunny Day, Barbie, Orville Redenbacher popcorn,
and Jurassic World. refreshments from SlimFast,
catch a variety of free flicks at
BFF’s outdoor movie theatre by
Unilever is a
DIVERSITY DRIVE
In Diversity Drive, you’ll find
Sony, including family-friendly
movies like Hotel Transylvania,
proud supporter
the BFF Outdoor Music Stage,
which will feature a variety of
Smurfs: The Lost Village, Mulan,
Coco, The Emoji Movie, Peter of the Bentonville
local acts, up-and-coming talent, Rabbit and Star Wars Episode Iv:
Film Festival.
B:4.125”
discussions, and other family- A New Hope. Find the full movie
S:3.5”
T:3.5”
themed performances, plus schedule on pages 31–41 or at
refreshments from Coca-Cola®, bentonvillefilmfestival.com. And
Stella Artois, and Constellation make sure to stop by every day
Brands as well as confections for pop-up experiences from BFF
from Mars. Also visit BFF partners — you never know who
partners L’Oreal, Hard Candy, might show up! Dove is helping 40 million young people build self-esteem
Synchrony, and Mars Petcare.
Stop by their Better Cities for
from 2004 to 2020. Download our educational tools for
THEATRE VILLAGE
Pets tent to get samples of free at dove.com/selfesteem
their products all week long Presented by Synchrony
and come back Friday through Theatre Village is home to BFF’s
Sunday to meet all the lovable two Cinetransformer theatres
pets for adoption. Mars Petcare where you can catch screenings
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20 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 21DISCUSSION EVENTS: WEDNESDAY
MEN AS ALLIES free from bias. Let’s tell stories that
Presented by Mars reflect the world we see around us.
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 SPEAKERS: Elisabeth Sereda
Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM (moderator), Nikkole Denson-
Location: Record North Randolph, Meghan Rienks, Lance
Feminism by definition is the belief Nichols
that men and women should have
equal opportunities. This panel will
look at how men can be true allies in WOMEN IN FILM
the effort to achieve gender equality Presented by Mars
in the workplace and all walks of life. Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM
SPEAKERS: Brickson Diamond Location: Record North
(moderator), Jim Breach, Mark
Rahiya, Chris Mondzelewski, BFF is proud to present the World
D’Angela Proctor, Michelle Ebanks Premiere of Academy of Motion
Pictures Arts and Sciences Gold
Intern Tracey Aivaz's :60 second film
KNOW YOURSELF THE BOX, commissioned by founding
Presented by Mars sponsor Walmart. This panel
discussion will discuss her journey
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 and partnership with Walmart.
Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM
Location: Record North SPEAKERS: Kirsten Schaffer (Mod-
Understanding how the brain works erator), Kirsten Evans, Tracey Aivaz
can help us understand our own
biases. Dr. Steve Robbins will set the
tone for the week as he sheds light on THE FUTURE OF KIDS MEDIA
how our brains work and how that in- Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2108
fluences our perceptions of what we Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM
see and hear in our daily lives, helping Location: Record North
us to lead with an open mind for the
rest of the week’s discussions. In this panel, we will explore
conversations about diversity and
SPEAKER: Dr. Steve Robbins inclusion in children's programming
development and how it has evolved
and changed for the better. Kids,
STORYTELLING parents, networks, and consumers are
Presented by Mars not asking, they are demanding more
diverse representation in children's
DISCUSSION
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 programming to reflect the world
Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM around us more accurately. How
Location: Record North has the development and production
EVENTS
It all starts with a story. Building a process changed to meet demands
creative, innovative, and inclusive and what is there still left to do?
team is the key to great storytelling.
This panel will look at how SPEAKERS: Kallan Kagan (modera-
creatives, in front and behind the tor), Peter Gal, Bronwen O'Keefe
More information can be found on the camera, can deliver stories that are
not only meaningful and diverse but
BFF website and app.
22 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 23DISCUSSION EVENTS: THURSDAY DISCUSSION EVENTS: THURSDAY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY for the Network. Join us fora candid
Presented by L’Oreal Paris conversation about why representa-
tion is important both in front of and
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 behind the camera, how to achieve it
Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM and the challenges they face bringing
Location: Record North their creative visions to the screen.
In an internet-fueled, social
media-driven world, companies SPEAKERS: Susan Lewis, Kate Clif-
and celebrity influencers have the ford, Kathryn Adair, Heather Bellson
ability and power to collaborate
and inspire a meaningful impact.
This panel will discuss the reality A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
that millennials have demonstrated Presented by ACI - American
they care about companies that care Cinema International
about them. Therefore, how can Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
media be utilized to communicate Time: 4:30PM–5:30PM
that companies have an interest Location: Record North
in effecting positive change? How
can it play a key role in amplifying Research from the Geena Da-
social responsibility initiatives and vis Institute on Gender in Media
inspiring creativity and innovation? shows that when there is a female
writer and director, there is a
SPEAKERS: Michele Sullivan 10% increase in on-screen roles.
we can take to make sure we all feel (moderator), Dennis Williams, David Remarkable change happens when
ABILITY
like insiders. Arquette, Claudia Romo Edelman, women are in the driver’s seat.
Presented by Mars
Shannon Lee These successful business leaders
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 SPEAKERS: Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, will share case histories and best
Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM Nic Novicki, Jaime Primak Sullivan, practices regarding how they’ve
Location: Record North Jessica Daniels, Danny Strong STARZ leveraged their extensive experi-
One in every five Americans is Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 ence to create more intersectional
living with a disability, making it the Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM and gender-balanced projects.
largest minority population today. MARKETING AND Location: Record North
DISTRIBUTION SPEAKERS: Madeline di Nonno
Yet far too often, their important Meet STARZ Executives and
Presented by Mars (Moderator), Aisha Tyler, Chevonne
and varied stories go untold. Creators as they discuss inclusion, O’Shaughnessy, Courtney Parker,
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2108 diversity and the creative process Heather Rae
SPEAKERS: Becky Curran (modera- Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM
tor), Katy Sullivan, Gail Williamson, Location: Record North
RJ Mitte, Russell Shaffer
Content creators have the power
to change and inspire audiences.
CASTING CALL How do we make sure the content
Presented by Mars we distribute supports an inclusive
world? Once we understand our
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 own biases, how can we harness
Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM that to effect change through the
Location: Record North content we create and distribute, to
Writers, directors, producers, and positively influence young minds?
casting agents have the ability to
broaden the scope of their projects SPEAKERS: Heather Kruse (mod-
to truly reflect the world we live in. erator), Jeanine Liburd, Traci White,
This discussion explores the steps Gil Robertson, and Alex Negrete
24 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 25DISCUSSION EVENTS: FRIDAY DISCUSSION EVENTS: FRIDAY
STEAM INCLUSION IS GOOD
Presented by Walmart FOR BUSINESS
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Presented by Mars
Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM Date: Friday, May 4
Location: Record North Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM
Over 1 million jobs in STEAM Location: Record North
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Content creators in film, television,
Arts, and Math) go unfilled. This panel VR, and elsewhere have the power
will look at how we can harness the to change and inspire audiences.
power of media to unlock potential The case is indisputable — media
and opportunities for women and that is gender balanced and inclusive
minorities, while inspiring them to performs better. This discussion
pursue careers in STEAM and create will prove the business case for
an inclusive playing field. inclusion. How do we collaborate
more purposefully to get inspiring
SPEAKERS: Dr. Knatokie Ford, stories in front of a wider audience?
Laurie Gaskins Baise, Han Soto,
Courtney McCarthy SPEAKERS: Add Ben Hasan
(moderator) Monica Diaz, Mindy
Sherwood, Han Soto, Andrew Davis
LANDING PAD What are basic lessons we all can
Presented by Mars learn and incorporate into our lives to
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 give us a better chance to succeed?
Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM This panel will explore what these
Location: Record North influencers and high performers
do when challenges arise. What
This panel will explore how strategies did they use to persevere,
companies can create, implement, change their own game, and inspire
and support programs to ensure others to do the same?
diversity is celebrated and inclusion
is the norm within their businesses. SPEAKERS: Debbie Matenopoulos
We’ll explore the idea that one can (moderator), Matt Stutzman,
not exist without the other and Victoria Arlen, Monica Gonzales
how each can help to generate a
productive and vibrant workforce
under the company’s umbrella. NEXT GEN
Presented by L’Oreal Paris and
SPEAKERS: Dr. Steve Robbins Maybelline New York
(moderator), Alanna Cotton, Lori
Flees, Laurie Gaskins Baise, Sarah Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Bettman Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM
Location: Record North
The BFF adage “If They Can See
GAME CHANGERS It, They Can Be It” aims to effect
Presented by Maybelline New York change from a young age. These
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 talented actors are the face of a
Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM generation of change, inclusion,
Location: Record North diversity, and acceptance.
By definition a gamechanger is a SPEAKERS: Jasmin Savoy Brown,
newly introduced element or factor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Justin
that changes an existing situation. Prentice
26 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 27DISCUSSION EVENTS: SATURDAY
WORKFORCE OF THE - Glenn Kenny, THE NEW YORK TIMES
FUTURE
Presented by Mars
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 - Tom Russo, BOSTON GLOBE
Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM
Location: Record North
This panel will look at the real
cause and effect when media - Sandy Cohen, AP
dollars are spent. We’ll explore
how a conscious management
of media buys are directed and
can directly influence and inspire
entire generations, leading to more
diversity in the workplace. GEENA & FRIENDS
Presented by L’Oréal Paris and
SPEAKERS: Jay Tucker (moderator), Maybelline New York
Vivian Greentree, Craig Robinson, Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Anastasia Williams, Adele B. Wilson Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM
Location: Record North
THE TIME IS NOW Join BFF Co-Founder and Academy
Presented by Mars Award-winner Geena Davis for a
mind-bending session of role-reversal
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 as she and some celebrity guests
Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM explore the idea still mystifying to
Location: Record North some that complicated and interesting
Successful content creators and characters are not gender specific.
celebrity influencers are engaging with Equity on screen can be achieved simply
social impact issues more than ever. by changing the gender of a character
Consumers are supporting leaders without changing any dialogue.
who are sincere in their ability to ad-
vocate for specific issues that result in SPEAKERS: Geena Davis, Meg
doing GOOD business. Our esteemed Ryan, Alysia Reiner, Natalie Morales
panelists will spotlight how they are
driving social impact initiatives to
achieve gender equality and intersec- MASTERS OF THE SUN
tionality in media. Presented by Samsung
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
SPEAKERS: Alysia Reiner, Geena Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM
Davis, Stephanie Beatriz, Natalie Location: Record North
Morales
Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas dis-
cusses the creation of and the social
justice issues featured in “Masters NOW ON 4K ULTRA HD,
BLU-RAY™ COMBO, AND DVD
of the Sun”, as well as a publishing
industry first – franchise extensions
via augmented reality and Virtual
Reality versions that feature all-star
casts and original music scores.
SPEAKER: Will.i.am SOME RUDE HUMOR
www.SonyPictures.com
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OF EVENTS
More information
can be found on
the BFF website
and app.
DAILY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MAY 1
Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
7 p.m.
THE
HONOR
8 p.m.
LIST
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9 p.m.
CARLY
PEARCE
& JILLIAN
JACQUE-
10 p.m.
LINE
9pm–1am
*Non-Ticketed Event.
COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM **Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please reference the website at bentonvillefilmfestival.com or the BFF
DISCUSSION EVENT BFF MUSIC LOUNGE App for up-to-date information.
30 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 31DAILY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
9 a.m.
MEN AS
ALLIES
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10 a.m.
CAPTAIN
AMERICA: CAPTAIN
KNOW CIVIL WAR THOR AMERICA:
YOURSELF IRON Page 55 FIRST CAPTAIN
Page 47 AMERICA:
11 a.m.
Page 23 ANGELICA HOTEL Free Event** MAN Free Event** AVENGER
Page 56 I CAN I TRANSYL- Page 50 THE
Page 47 WINTER
WILL I DID GOOD VANIA Free Event** Free Event**
Page 58 FORTUNE Page 50 SOLDIER
Page 47
12 p.m.
STORY- Page 48 Non-Ticketed*
SHORTS
TELLING COMPETI- Free Event**
Page 23 TION 2018 LOST IN
AMERICA THOR:
BLOCK 2
1 p.m.
Page 51 IRON THE DARK
Page 68- WHEN MAN 2 ANT-MAN
WORLD
WOMEN MOKO 73 THEY Page 51 Page 46
Page 55
IN FILM JUMBIE MISS AWAKE Free Event** Free Event** Free Event**
2 p.m.
Page23 Page 59 ARIZONA SMURFS:
Page 66
Page 59 THE LOST
VILLAGE SHORTS
Page 52 COMPETI-
3 p.m.
THE FUTURE Non-Ticketed* TION 2018
INTELLI-
OF KIDS MEDIA GENT LIVES IRON
BLOCK 1
Page23 Page 64 WOMEN MAN 3
Page 68- MIND LIKE US AVENGERS:
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73
4 p.m.
GOOD OVER Page 66 Free Event** AGE OF
AFTER BENJI MATTER ULTRON
BAD THE DOVE BOOM Page 46
Page 64
Page 58 Page 56 FOR REAL Free Event**
5 p.m.
Page 46 SHORTS
COMPETI-
TION 2018
LOVE
BLOCK 3
6 p.m.
BEND TATTER- ALWAYS,
Page 68- THE DIS- DEMA- GUARDIANS
IT LIKE MOM
BANANA 73 UNITED LION OF THE
BECKHAM Page 64
SEASON UNLOV- STATES OF Page 60 GALAXY
Page 44 AMERICA
7 p.m.
Page 56 ABLE PUZZLE Non-Ticketed* Page 50
Page 61 Page 52 Page 66 Free Event**
SHORTS
COMPETI-
8 p.m.
TION 2018
MARY BLACK
BLOCK 4 GOES STUMPED PANTHER VINTAGE
Page 68- ROUND GUARDIANS TROUBLE
Page 65 Page 46
73 Page 58
9 p.m.
Free Event** OF THE 8:30pm–
WHEN JEFF GALAXY
TRIED TO 1:00am
BLIND- VOL. 2
SAVE THE SPOTTING
WORLD Page 50
10 p.m.
Page 46 Free Event**
Page 61
*Non-Ticketed Event.
COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM **Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1.
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32 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 33DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MAY 3 Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
9 a.m.
ABILITY
Page 24
10 a.m.
LOVE
ALWAYS, STUMPED
CASTING MOM THOR: ANGELICA Page 65
CALL RAGNAROK MOKO Page 56 WOMEN
Page 64
11 a.m.
Page 24 F.R.E.D.I. MULAN Page 55 JUMBIE LIKE US
Page 56 A FINE Page 45 Free Event** Page 59 Page 66
LINE CHANGE IN Non-Ticketed*
THE AIR
Page 62 Page 47
12 p.m.
MARKETING &
Non-Ticketed*
DISTRIBUTION
Page 24 THE NEED
TO GROW DOCTOR
1 p.m.
Page 66 TATTERDE- STRANGE
EASTER- MISS MALION Page 48 EPISODIC
SOCIAL RE- FIND ME SEALS ARIZONA Page 60 Free Event** COMPETI-
SPONSIBILITY Page 58 SKID ROW DISABILITY Page 59 TION 2018
2 p.m.
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FILM CHAL- BLOCK 1
THON THE
LENGE Page
Page 65 DRAGON
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3 p.m.
STARZ INTELLI-
Page 25 GENT LIVES MIND
Page 64 GOOD OVER
EPISODIC BENJI AFTER BAD MATTER SPIDER-
4 p.m.
CROUCH- COMPETI- THE DOVE Page 58 MAN:
Page 64
LEZ BIAS ING TIGER, TION 2018 Page 56 HOME-
A LEAGUE OF BOMB Page 62 HIDDEN COMING
BLOCK 2
THEIR OWN Page 58 DRAGON Page 52
Page
5 p.m.
Page 25 Page 48 Free Event**
74–76
Non-Ticketed*
LIVING
IN THE THE
FUTURE’S GOD
6 p.m.
SADIE DISUNITED
PAST BLESS UNLOV- Page 60 STATES OF
MAN Page 64 THE THE EAGLE ABLE AMERICA
MADE ORIGIN HUNTRESS Page 61 Page 66
BROKEN
7 p.m.
Page 64 STORY Page 53
ROAD
Page 65 Non-Ticketed*
Page 48
8 p.m.
MARY
BANANA GOES
SURVIVOR’S WHEN JEFF SEASON ROUND
TRIED TO
9 p.m.
RUST GUIDE TO Page 56 ALEX
SAVE THE Page 58
CREEK ABDUCTED PRISON AIONO
Page 60 IN PLAIN WORLD 9:00pm–
Page 53 Page 61
SIGHT 12:00am
10 p.m.
Page 62
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34 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 35DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 4 Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
9 a.m.
STEAM
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10 a.m.
SHORTS
COMPETI-
INCLUSION TION 2018 SHORTS A FINE
IS GOOD FOR COMPETI- F.R.E.D.I. LINE I CAN I
BUSINESS BLOCK 1
11 a.m.
JUMANJI TION 2018 Page 56 Page 62 WILL I
Page 26
6 WEEKS Page Page 44 DID
BLOCK 2
TO MOTH- 68–73 A MEG Non-Ticketed*
Page 58
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ER’S DAY RYAN
68–73
12 p.m.
LANDING TRIBUTE
Page 62
PAD Page 19,
Page 27 MAMMA
45 THE NEED
MIA!
1 p.m.
Page 45 SKID ROW TO GROW
Non-Ticketed* SHORTS FIND ME MARATHON Page 66
GAME QUEST COMPETI- Page 58 Page 65
CHANGERS Page 59 THROUGH THE THE TION 2018
BANKS OF THE
2 p.m.
Page 27 EMOJI BLOCK 3
RED CEDAR MOVIE
Page 66 Page
Page 53 68–73
Non-Ticketed*
3 p.m.
NEXT GEN
Page 27 TIME
BIAS TRAP
SHORTS Page 62 Page 60 LIVING IN
COMPETI- THE FU-
4 p.m.
URBAN STAR LEZ
COUNTRY ROLLER WARS TION 2018 BOMB TURE’S PAST
Page 61 DREAMS EPISODE BLOCK 4 Page 58 Page 64
Page 65 IV: A NEW Page
HOPE 68–73
5 p.m.
Page 45
THE RAISING Non-Ticketed*
OF AMERI- SURVIVING
CA: EARLY
6 p.m.
ORIGIN HOME
CHILDHOOD EPISODIC SADIE STORY
AND THE Page 65
EGG JUMANJI: COMPETI- Page 60 Page 65
Page 56 EMANUEL FUTURE OF
OUR NATION WELCOME TION 2018
7 p.m.
Page 64 Page 18 THE YEAR TO THE BLOCK 1
OF SPEC- JUNGLE Page
TACULAR Page 51 74–76
MEN Non-Ticketed*
8 p.m.
Page 55 DAUGHTERS
RUST ABDUCTED OF THE SEXUAL
EPISODIC CREEK IN PLAIN REVOLUTION
Page 62
9 p.m.
SHINE COMPETI- Page 60 SIGHT LAUREN
Page 60 RIDE TION 2018 ALAINA
Page 62 & SONG
Page 59 THE TALE
BLOCK 2 SUFFRAG-
Page 53
Page ETES
10 p.m.
74–76 9:00pm–
12:00am
*Non-Ticketed Event.
COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM **Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1.
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36 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 37DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 5 Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
9 a.m.
WORKFORCE
OF THE FUTURE
Page 28
10 a.m.
THROUGH THE
EGG BANKS OF THE ROLLER
THE TIME Page 56 RED CEDAR DREAMS RIDE
IS NOW MAN Page 66 Page 65 Page 59
MADE
11 a.m.
Page 28 COCO
Page 47 Page 64
RBG Non-Ticketed*
Page 52
12 p.m.
GEENA &
FRIENDS
Page 28 QUEST EMANUEL
SHINE Page 59 Page 64 DAUGHTERS
OF THE SEXUAL
1 p.m.
Page 60
SUR- REVOLUTION
MASTERS VIVING Page 62
OF THE SUN HOME
Page 65
2 p.m.
Page 28 HEARTS LA
BEAT BAMBA
LOUD Page 51
Page 50 Non-Ticketed*
3 p.m.
URBAN
6 WEEKS COUNTRY
TO MOTH- Page 61
ER’S DAY WHEN
4 p.m.
Page 62 THEY
AWAKE
Page 66
5 p.m.
TIME
TRAP
6 p.m.
Page 60 JURRASIC
PARK
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Non-Ticketed*
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
*Non-Ticketed Event.
COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM **Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1.
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38 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 39DAILY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, MAY 6TH Mockingbird
Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola®
Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound
Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at
North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor
11 a.m.
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Non-Ticketed*
12 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
*Non-Ticketed Event.
COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM **Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1.
DISCUSSION EVENT BFF MUSIC LOUNGE Dates and times are subject to change. Please reference the website at bentonvillefilmfestival.com or the BFF
App for up-to-date information.
MAY 6 Love the furniture around BFF?
ONE DAY ONLY
THE RECORD SOUTH
Take some home and save big.
All furniture from these locations will be available to
purchase at The Record South:
• The Filmmaker Lounge at Elkins Design
• Hiscense Lounge at The Record South
• The Patio Furniture at Theatre Village
Sunday, May 6 from noon - 4:00PM at The Record South
Be early for the best selection and prices.
Credit cards will be accepted.
40 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 41WELCOME FROM WENDY GUERRERO
PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING
Let’s Make a Change
Take a look around! The world we The BFF programming team re-
live in is a diverse and multi-faceted viewed hundreds of submissions
place, and we look to mirror that at- this year, proving that more and
mosphere with a lineup of films and more inclusive content is being
discussions from typically under- created. It’s wonderful to welcome
represented storytellers and voices. new and returning voices to the 4th
We strive to showcase balance and installment of BFF, growing our
parity including gender, ethnicity, extended family of creators that
sexual orientation, disability, age, now spans the globe. Being able to
social responsibility, and women’s highlight their works and initiatives
empowerment. BFF is working in Northwest Arkansas is an honor,
towards this kind of inclusion being and we thank the community of
the norm - both in front of and be- Bentonville for welcoming them
hind the camera- rather than simply and supporting our mission. At
2018 BFF
an initiative, and striving to make BFF, we want to highlight diversity
the world we see on screen factually and inclusion through the power
represent the one we live in. BFF of media, but not just show it and
is in a position to connect content talk about it. We want to create ac-
FILMS
distributors with diverse voices. We tionable items that we can all walk
embrace this unique opportunity away with. We can all facilitate the
wholeheartedly, intentionally seek- process of change. It doesn’t stop
ing projects with greater commercial here - we are committed to cham-
viability that can cast a wider net pioning inclusion, and we thank you
More information can be found on the that accelerates the notion of inclu- for joining the charge.
sion to a wider audience.
BFF website and app.
Bentonville Film Festival 2018 43You can also read
