Inaugural Bentonville Film Festival set for May 5-9

A new film festival intended to champion women and diversity in film is coming to Northwest Arkansas this spring. The Bentonville Film Festival, chaired by Oscar winner Geena Davis, will make its debut on May 5-9 at various locations around Bentonville. About 75 films will be screened as part of the inaugural event, ranging from studio premiers to independent features and documentaries. The goal of the festival and the newly created Bentonville Film Foundation is to be a positive influence in filmmaking to ensure films represent the national audience and the growing diversity of the U.S. population. Read More…