The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), founded by Academy Award–winner Geena Davis and in partnership with founding sponsor Walmart and presenting partner Coca-Cola, has announced the dates for its 12th annual festival: June 15–21, 2026, with digital screenings continuing through June 28.
Submissions are now open for films that champion inclusion and innovation in storytelling—core values shared by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which partners with BFF to advance equitable representation in entertainment.
Read the full announcement in Variety by Carole Horst.
2026 Submission Deadlines
- October 6, 2025: Submissions open
- November 21, 2025: Early deadline
- January 30, 2026: Regular deadline
- March 6, 2026: Late deadline
- March 20, 2026: Extended late deadline
- May 11, 2026: Notification date