Film Director Kate Hickey passionately discusses her film "Roller Dreams" with Jeremy that is enter Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. This film is about the rise and fall of the roller skate scene from 1978 to now. Check out her interview below.
ROLLER DREAMS Director(s): Kate Hickey Producer(s): Cecilia Ritchie, Diana Ward Cast: Mad, Sara Messenger, Terrell Ferguson, Larry Pitts, Jimmy Rich, Duval Stowers It’s 1984 and Venice Beach, CA, is at the epicenter of a pop culture explosion. Young people of color seeking refuge from the turmoil of inner city life flock to the eclectic ocean community to create a brand new phenomenon: roller dancing! But just as roller dancing flourishes, politics, money and gentrification conspire to take their dreams away.
Director and producer of "Rust Creek" talks about their competitive-featured narrative film at the Bentonville Film Festival. Jen McGowan and Stu Pollard sit down with Jeremy to talk about "Rust Creek". Check out their interviews below.
Interview with Jen McGowan-Rust Creek
Interview with Stu Pollard and Jen McGowan
Director(s): Jen McGowan Writer(s): Julie Lipson Producer(s): Stu Pollard Cast: Hermione Corfield (Sawyer Scott), Jay Paulson (Lowell Pritchert), Sean O'Bryan (Sheriff O'Doyle), Micah Hauptman (Hollister Pritchert) When an overachieving college senior road trip becomes a life-changing fight for survival in the wilds of eastern Kentucky. Film website: rustcreek.com
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Jeremy sat down with Charlene deGuzman whose film "Unlovable" which is a competitive-featured narrative film in the Bentonville Film Festival. Check out her interview below.
UNLOVABLE
Director(s): Suzi Yoonessi Writer(s): Charlene deGuzman, Sarah Adina Smith & Mark Duplass Producer(s): Executive Producers: Suzi Yoonessi Mark Duplass Jay Duplass; Producer: Jen Roskind; Co-Producer: Louise Shore Cast: Charlene deGuzman (JOY), John Hawkes (JIM), Paul James (BEN), Ellen Geer (NANA), Melissa Leo (MADDIE) Joy (Charlene deGuzman) has a huge gaping hole in her soul. She tries to fill it with romance but what she's gets is never enough; she always needs more. She's used to crashing and burning -- that is until she ends up losing not only her latest boyfriend, but also her job and home.
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Crew member Jeremy Turner had a chance to sit down with the director of the film Anjelica, Marisol Gomez-Mouakad. Anjelica is a film at the Bentonville Film Festival. The film is about Anjelica life of escaping from her mixed racial identity, but a family crisis causes her to rethink her life. Check out her interview below.
Michelle Nono (Angelica), Johanna Rosaly (Angeles), Willie Denton (Wilfredo), Yamil Collazo (Jose), Rene Monclova (Carlos), Kisha Tikina Burgos ( Vanesa), Modesto Lacen ( Juan) This forced return, plus her father’s illness, forces Angelica to re-evaluate her relationship with her mother, with her family members and with her partner in New York. All this forces her to face herself and discover that she does not know who she is. Facebook: angelicathemovie Instagram: AngelicaPelicula
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
We sat down with the director/writer/producer of Intelligent Lives, Dan Habib. Check out what he had to say about his film here at the Bentonville Film Festival.
Director(s): Dan Habib Writer(s): Dan Habib, Jody Becker Producer(s): Dan Habib Cast: Chris Cooper, Naieer Shaheed, Micah Fialka-Feldman and Naomie Monplaisir Academy-Award winning actor Chris Cooper, the narrator of “Intelligent Lives,” unpacks the United States’ sordid history of intelligence testing. Three stories are intertwined with Cooper’s tightly constructed narration about our evolving perspectives on the nature of intelligence. mrconnollyhasals.org
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Film Producers Jesse Einstein and Josh Logan of the Film The Disunited States of America spoke with us about their film. The film documents the 2016 President election from six different perspectives of Americans spread across America. Check out their interview below.
LUNCH LADIES Producer/Writer Clarissa Jacobson Director J.M. Logan Main Cast: Donna Pieroni (Seretta Burr), Mary Manofsky (LouAnne Burr), Daisy Kershaw (Alexis The Cheerleader), Chris Fickley (Principal Grossfetig) Running Time (in minutes): 19 min Two burnt out high school Lunch Ladies do whatever it bloody takes on their quest to become Johnny Depp's Personal Chefs. lunchladiesmovie.com jmlfilm.com
THE MATCHMAKER
Director(s): Leonora Pitts Writer(s): Sy Rosen Main Cast: Rhea Perlman (Irene), Barbara Bain (Sarah), Robert Romanus (Sam), Bryna Weiss (Flora), Annie Korzen (Mindy) Running Time (in minutes): 11 min Terrified that his mother may not find the important mental stimulation he believes will stave off Alzheimer’s Disease, Sam sets out to find her the Perfect Best Friend within her new retirement community, with hilarious and poignant results. jesseeinstein.com
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Film Director Tracy Aivaz and The Arkansas CW Crew Member Jeremy Turner
As announced on the red Carpet at the 90th Oscars, The Box will world premiere here at the Bentonville Film Festival. Walmart Collaborated with three female Hollywood Directors on three short films and Aivaz received a special opportunity to become Walmart's fourth participating director. This is a 60 second short film inspired by Walmart's blue shipping box. Check out what Director Tracy Aivaz had to say about her film and it's world premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival.
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Ten Featured Films to Premiere at Bentonville Film Festival. The Honor List will be the first world premiere to start the festival off at the opening ceremonies tonight. Other featured films that will be world premiered this week are: Banana Season, Benji The Dove, bias, F.R.E.D.I., Lez Bomb, Love Always, Mom, Miss Arizona, Original Story and Urban Country. You can go to the BFF website for more information on world premiere films at the festival. Click here for more info.
We had a chance to speak with co-founder of the Bentonville Film Festival Trevor Drinkwater. He told us about what all you can expect to find at this year's festival. The Bentonville Film Festival takes place next week from May 1st through the 6th with over 100 films from competition, short to featured films. Check out the interview below!
Bentonville Film Festival launched their app last week. You can get your tickets, passes, film guide and free stuff during the next week! or you can get tickets on their website http://bentonvillefilmfestival.com
Friday April 27th the community came out to celebrate the Grand Opening of McLarty Daniel Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram, Fiat dealership in Springdale! The dealership is located at 3709 S Thompson in Springdale, Arkansas. The event started off with some words from Perry Webb President and CEO of Springdale Chamber of Commerce who introduced Russ Daniel Owner-Partner McLarty Daniel Automotive and Jim Press President of RML Automotive with a ribbon cutting following. There was food, music and fun! Check it out below. In February, McLarty Daniel expanded their operations in northwest Arkansas by purchasing the northwest Arkansas Everett Dealerships.
We had a chance to get a sneak peak of the Oklahoma 23rd Annual Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee on Media Day. This an event for the entire family and will be six weeks of themed weekends. The festival kicks off this weekend April 28th and runs through June 3rd. You will find entertainment for everything you could imagine from that time period. Royalty, Knights jousting, Birds of prey, fairies and even Pirates.
This year the Queen is courting several suitors including the Fairy King, King Oberon! Check out what some of her king suitors had to say below, along with everything you should know about the festival and even a word from the Queen Elizabeth I. Information and links below.
Matt Hiller -Information on Festival Part 1
Matt Hiller -Information on Festival Part 2
Queen Elizabeth I- talks about her king suitors
Fairy King -King Oberon
Weekend: April 28th and 29th
King Henri of France
Weekend: May 5th-6th
King Philip of Spain
Weekend: May 12th-13th
King Omari, Sultan of the Solomon Empire
Weekend: June 2nd-3rd
This year they will have themed weekends:
Weekend: April 28th and 29th Fairy King -King Oberon King Oberon rules over the Land of Avalon.
Weekend: May 5th-6th King Henri of France
The son of the Contessa De Medici, he has ties to Italy but he is so French at the Heart.
Weekend: May 12th-13th
King Philip of Spain The Spanish Armada is arriving at the castle and along with it comes pirates!
Weekend: May 19th-20th
Celtic-King James of Scotland
Castleton's closest of friends so get ready for a rowdy weekend full of activities!
Weekend: May 26th-28th
Charles II of the Holy Roman Empire Raise your steins and prepare for his Imperial Majesty to arrive!
Come Join the Springdale Chamber of Commerce, Community Leaders, McLarty Daniel Company Officials and the Public this Friday April 27th to celebrate the Grand Opening of McLarty Daniel Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram, Fiat dealership in Springdale! The event will start with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 am. There will be Food and huge giveaways every 15 minutes during the celebration. In February, McLarty Daniel expanded their operations in northwest Arkansas by purchasing the northwest Arkansas Everett Dealerships. Please join us in celebrating! The dealership is located at 3709 S Thompson in Springdale, Arkansas.
You don't want to miss this year's Oklahoma 23rd Annual Renaissance Festival at Castle of Muskogee. One Lucky Lord or Lady could win the grand prize! Click below for your chance to win tickets to the festival and a chance to be a part of the Royal Luncheon on May 26th.
The Northwest Arkansas Home and Outdoor Living Show will take place this weekend at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Arkansas. The Home and Outdoor Living Show starts April 27th to 29th. Hours of operation is Friday 12 to 8 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Admission at the event is $6 for adults, Seniors $4 and kids under 10 are free. Jeremy had a chance to sit down with Jack Wills one of the organizers of the event.
Hearst's - 40/29 News on KHBS-KHOG TV and The Arkansas CW debuts their new news set! Set was upgraded by Z Space Creative. The project took several weeks and was launched along with an updated diagrid graphic package last night during the 5 pm News cast on 40/29 KHBS-KHOG TV. Check out the time lapse below of the new set getting constructed.
40/29 donated the old set to Har-Ber High School in Springdale, where it is being used for their student weekly newscast.
We had a chance to catch up to fashion designer Amy Johnson with Aimz Designs. She has a way with bringing fashion design to everyone no matter who you are, this includes designing for special needs adults and getting them involved with the fashion community. Amy's collection went down the NWA Fashion Week Spring 2018 runway show. Check out her interview, runway and gallery below.
Fashion Designer Amy Johnson Interview
AIMZ DESGINS RUNWAY
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We had a chance to speak with Sara McGuigan of Love Zelda winner of last fall's NWA Fashion Week "Emerging Designer Award". She spoke to us about her spring collection of sleep wear that can be worn in or out. Her collection went down the runway at the NWA Fashion Week Spring 2018 Runway. Check out her interview, runway and gallery below.
Interview with Fashion Designer Sara McGuigan
Love Zelda Runway
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Jeremy spoke with Fashion Designer Alyssa Graves of A. Brook's Designs and Apparel. Alyssa talks about her new collection "Regal Radiance" which went down the runway at the NWA Fashion Week Spring 2018 Runway Show. Check out her interview, runway and her gallery below.
Fashion Designer Alyssa Graves Interview
Fashion Designer Alyssa Graves Runway
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