
BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2025
The 11th Annual Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) returns June 16–22, 2025, in Bentonville, Arkansas, offering a week of films, family-friendly events, and summer fun. Attendees can enjoy outdoor cinema at the Geena Davis Outdoor Theater, with screenings of favorites like “Beetlejuice” and “Superman: The Movie.” Kids will love the Walmart Toy Corner, featuring games, crafts, and a special storytime with Elmo and Geena Davis. This year’s festival highlights 28 competition films, including nine world premieres, plus a Homegrown section for Arkansas filmmakers. Events include director Q&As, industry panels, and networking opportunities, making BFF a celebration of creativity and community.
OUR 2024 SPONSORS
We extend our sincere gratitude to our 2024 sponsors for supporting inclusion in all forms of media. We are honored to have partners who believe that if they can see it, they can be it.

About BFFoundation
BFFoundation is a non-profit organization focused on promoting underrepresented voices of diverse storytellers. We amplify storytellers who identify as female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people with disabilities in entertainment and media. We do this through research, education, and supporting the production and distribution of inclusive content. BFFoundation is focused on working with its partners to foster inclusivity in media and entertainment to be a positive influence in the community at large. BFFoundation produces the annual Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), led by Academy Award winner, Geena Davis.
About the Bentonville Film Festival
Chaired by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis, the Bentonville Film Festival is an annual event produced by the BFFoundation (501c3) that champions inclusion in all media in partnership with the founding partner, Walmart, and presenting partner, Coca-Cola. The Bentonville Film Festival is held annually in Bentonville, Arkansas and online.