EVENT SCHEDULE
All times listed are CDT.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| (In)Visible Portraits BFF Opening Spotlight Film Presented by Cities Market Studios | 7PM – 8:30PM | Spotlight presentation of feature documentary debut for director, Oge Egbuono, that shadows the to-often visible “otherizing” of Black women – and reclaims the narrative told in their own words. | Learn More |
| Drive-In Movie Event Presented by Paramount and Universal | Gates Open at 7:30PM Movies Begin at 8:30PM | Trolls World Tour, Sonic Event location: 3552 AR-112 Fayetteville, AR 72704 |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Parkland Rising BFF Spotlight Film Presented by Cities Market Studios | 7PM – 10PM | Spotlight presentation of feature documentary Parkland Rising, produced by Will.I.Am and Katie Couric. | Learn More |
| Drive-In Movie Event Presented by Sony | Gates Open at 7:30PM Movies Begin at 8:30PM | Stuart Little, A League of Their Own Event location: 3552 AR-112 Fayetteville, AR 72704 |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Advancing Latinx Representation Presented by LatinXNA | 12PM – 1PM | A discussion about advancing Latinx representation in entertainment and media, and how corporate organizations can help in this effort. | |
| What’s Your Story? And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever… Free Panel Compliments of Sony Pictures Television | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | Never has it been more urgent, more important, for fresh, distinctive voices, emblematic of our respective communities. Never before have women had such a platform. Join a candid conversation with creative changemakers, both in front of and behind the camera, as they discuss bringing their unique perspectives to authentic storytelling in TV and film. | |
| (In)Visible Portraits BFF Spotlight Film Encore Screening Presented by Cities Market Studios | 7PM – 8:30PM | Spotlight presentation of feature documentary debut for director, Oge Egbuono, that shadows the to-often visible “otherizing” of Black women – and reclaims the narrative told in their own words. | Learn More |
| Misbehaviour BFF Spotlight Film Presented by Cities Market Studios | 7PM – 10PM | Spotlight presentation of feature narrative, a British romantic-comedy that follows the first Black Ms. World in 1970. | |
| Drive-In Movie Event Presented by Sony and Universal | Gates Open at 7:30PM Movies Begin at 8:30PM | Unseen Comic, Glory, Ali Event location: |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Building Bridges and Brands Presented by HATCHBEAUTY | 10:30AM – 11:30AM | Join Tracy Holland Co-Founder of HatchBeauty Brands in a discussion about how brands can leverage their place in consumers minds to impact lasting cultural change. From empowering young, female entrepreneurs to creating representation through product assortment, advertising, and more. | |
| If She Can See It, She Can Be It Presented by MARS | 12PM – 1PM | This panel will showcase best practices from industry executives, content creators, and actors who have successfully created or worked with female driven content. | |
| Power of Media for Social Change Presented by MARS | 2PM – 3PM | Features creative strategists sharing insights on developing effective campaigns. Join leading minds in Advertising, Marketing, and Brand work as they share industry insights. | |
| Outdoor Movie Event Presented by Coca-Cola | 7PM – 10PM | A special presentation of a BFF Alumni Jury Award winning film. Special boxed dinners available for purchase with a ticket to the event. Event location: Louise at Thaden Field |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Flipping the Script: Rethinking Portrayals of People with Disabilities Presented by MARS | 12:00PM – 1:00PM | This panel will look at the presence of stories about characters with varying abilities on screen and in media. | |
| Diversity in Toys Presented by Mattel | 2:30PM – 3:30PM | An engaging conversation about how diversity and inclusion can be taught to children through toys, characters, and stories. | |
| The Best of Geena and Friends Presented by Coca-Cola | 7:00PM – 8:00PM | A virtual discussion and look at fun moments from past Geena and Friends with Academy Award winner and Co-Founder of BFF, Geena Davis,, and the all-star group of equally brilliant actors that have participated in the reimagining all-male dominated movie scenes from a female lens at BFF. |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
| Competition and Spotlight Films Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics); and BFF Spotlight Features and Shorts. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Up Close and Personal with Geena Davis Presented by MARS | 12PM – 1PM | A one-on-one interview with BFF Co-Founder and Academy Award Winner, Geena Davis – delving into the highlights and challenges of her career in the entertainment industry. | |
| Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling: A Closer Look at LGBTQIA+ On Screen Presented by MARS | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | This panel will look at the presence of LGBTQ+ and intersectional characters and their stories on screen. | |
| Pier Kids BFF Spotlight Film Presented by Cities Market Studios | 1PM – 3:00PM | Pier kids follows Crystal LaBeija, Casper and Desean’s transition from being homeless to housed. | Learn More |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
| Competition Film Winners Special Presentations Presented by Kellogg’s | All Day | Watch BFF 2020 Competition Films (Narratives, Documentaries, Shorts, and Episodics) juried winners. Films will feature a live-streaming Q&A with filmmakers and talent. Stream on-demand on the BFF Film Festival Platform. | Learn More |
| Jury Talk Presented by MARS | 2PM – 3PM | Join Geena Davis and the BFF 2020 jury for a discussion about the 2020 Competition film program and highlights; along with a look at the jury winners for this year and their award-winning films. |