Owner-Partner of McLarty Daniel Automotive, Russ Daniel
Come Join the Springdale Chambers of Commerce, Community Leaders, McLarty Daniel Company Officials and the Public this Friday May 11th to celebrate the Grand Opening of McLarty Daniel Chevrolet dealership located at 1159 N 45th Street Springdale, AR 72762 The event will start at 11:30 am. There will be Food, huge giveaways every 15 minutes during the event and entertainment for you to enjoy. First 100 people to RSVP receive a MD Swag bag. Please RSVP to sorman@McLartyDaniel.com
Don't miss it! Food, Giveaways and Entertainment!
Video below is from the Ribbon Cutting from Grand Opening from Buick GMC Dealership in Bentonville last week.
We spoke with Director Anthony Nardolillo, Actress Jadi Collado and Actor Gilbert Saldivar about the film "Shine". The film was entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. Watch the interview below.
SHINE Director(s): Anthony Nardolillo Writer(s): Anthony Nardolillo, Ahmadu Garba, Corey Kramer Producer(s): Anthony Nardolillo, Sandra Varona Cast: Jorge Burgos, Gilbert Saldivar, Kimberli Flores, Jadi Collado, David Zayas, Alysia Reiner Two brothers once East Harlem's best Salsa dancers are separated after the death of their father only to be reunited years later on opposing ends of gentrification.
We spoke with the filmmakers of "F.R.E.D.I.", Director & Writer Sean Olson, Writer & Producer Johnny Remo and Executive Producer Christian Beckman. This film was shot locally in and around the Bentonville area. Skipstone Pictures movie "F.R.E.D.I." was entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative film in the Bentonville Film Festival. Click on the video below to watch interviews.
*2018 Bentonville Film Festival World Premiere and Winner. "F.R.E.D.I." won an Audience Award for "Best of the Fest".
Interview with filmmakers of "F.R.E.D.I."
Interview with robot designer Christian Beckman
F.R.E.D.I. Director(s): Sean Olson Writer(s): Kat Olson - Sean Olson - Lee Schneller - Johnny Remo Producer(s): Johnny Remo Cast: Kelly Hu (Dr. Andi Palmer), Candace Cameron Bure (voice of FREDI), Angus MacFadyen (Grant), Lucius Hoyos (James Nash), Reid Miller (Danny), Tyler Christopher (Randy Nash), Casimere Jollette (Natalie), Christina Cox (Williams), Texas Battle (Brody), Harvey F.R.E.D.I. is found by 15-year-old James, and the pair quickly bond as they skate through teenage troubles, keeping it a secret from James’ recently divorced father, Randy. James’ best friend, science-whiz kid Danny, and the subject of James’ affection, the unattainable Natalie, team up to escape the manic corporate villain Grant, hot on F.R.E.D.I.’s tracks. Film Facebook Page: FREDImovie
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Director Marc Turtletaub of the film "Puzzle" spoke to us about the film. "Puzzle" was a Non-competition - Showcase film in the the Bentonville Film Festival. Click on the video below to watch interview.
PUZZLE Director(s): Marc Turtletaub Writer(s): Oren Moverman and Polly Mann, Based On The Film "Rompecabezas'" By Natalia Smirnoff Producer(s): Wren Arthur, P.G.A.,Guy Stodel, P.G.A.,Marc Turtletaub, P.G.A., Peter Saraf, P.G.A. Cast: Kelly Macdonald (Agnes), Irrfan Khan (Robert),David Denman (Louie), Bubba Weiler (Ziggy), Austin Abrams (Gabe), Liv Hewson (Nicki) Agnes, taken for granted as a suburban mother, discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles which unexpectedly draws her into a new world - where her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined.
Director and Producer Anne-Marie Hess spoke about the film "Good After Bad". This film was entered as Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Good After Bad" is a story bullied student, Shelly, whose home life is in shambles. Things take a turn when Wes offers to become the teen's guardian. Click below to watch interview.
GOOD AFTER BAD Director(s): Anne-Marie Hess Writer(s): Anne-Marie Hess Producer(s): Matt Leutwyler Cast: Maddie Hasson (Shelly), Billy Burke (WES), Melora Walters (Veronica), Dabier Snell (Greg), Rhys Ward (Shaine). SHELLY is at a crossroads. At seventeen years old, she must determine which people in her life intend to help her, and which intend to harm her, including her own mother. Without any role models, and with a home situation that is quickly deteriorating,determine which people in her life intend to help her, and which intend to harm her, including herself. GOOD AFTER BAD is a comedic drama that explores the intersection of family, friendship, sexuality, mentorship and love.
Director Sebastien Paquet and the star of the documentary Brandon Mendenhall spoke about the film "Mind Over Matter". "Mind Over Matter" is a film about a young man with cerebral palsy overcomes a paralyzed left hand, bullies, and stereotypes. This is a competition - feature documentary that was entered into the Bentonville Film Festival
MIND OVER MATTER Director(s): Sebastien Paquet Writer(s): Nate Adams and Sebastien Paquet Producer(s): Sean E. Demott, Sebastien Paquet, Shian Storm and Nate Adams Cast: Brandon Mendenhall, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Brian 'Head' Welch, Jonathan Davis, John 5 A young man with cerebral palsy overcomes a paralyzed left hand, bullies, and stereotypes, dreaming of becoming a rock guitarist even while told he will never succeed. His dreams become reality as he leads his own band, inspired by the band Korn to express himself through music.
Director Ramaa Mosley and Actor Kip Collins talks about their film "Tatterdemalion". This film was a competition - feature narrative entry in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Tatterdemalion" is about a young army veteran suffering from PTSD who returns home to the Ozarks to look for her estranged brother and finds an abandoned young boy in the woods. Click on the video below for the interview.
TATTERDEMALION Director(s): Ramaa Mosley Writer(s): Tim Macy, Ramaa Mosley Producer(s): Gina Resnick, Ramaa Mosley, Tim Macy, David Beal, Cameron Gray Cast: Leven Rambin (Fern), Taylor John Smith (Billy), Jim Parrack (Mike), Landon Edwards (Cecil), Kip Collins (Fig) A dramatic thriller about a young army veteran suffering from PTSD who returns home to the Ozarks to look for her estranged brother and finds an abandoned young boy in the woods. Ultimately putting her own life in jeopardy to protect the young boy and find out the truth.
We had a chance to speak with the director Elissa Down, writer Marilyn Fu and actress Meghan Rienksfrom Lionsgate's new film "The Honor List". The film world premiered the first night of the Bentonville Film Festival. This is a film made by women, for women, it explores the complexities of friendships, family, love, loss, and high school.
The Honor List Interview
THE HONOR LIST Director(s): Elissa Down Writer(s): Marilyn Fu Producer(s): Liz Destro Cast: Meghan Rienks (“Piper”), Sasha Pieterse (“Isabella”), Karrueche Tran (“Sophie”), Arden Cho (“Honor”), Ethan Peck (“Dillon”), and Chris Mason (“Aaron”) When one of them suddenly passes away, they reluctantly put their differences aside and reunite to complete a forgotten bucket list, empowering them to honor every day like it’s their last. Piper, Sophie, Isabella, and Honor are inseparable; by senior year, they barely speak.
We spoke to Director Rotimi Rainwater about this film "Lost in America". "Lost in America" was a non-competition - Showcase film in the Bentonville Film Festival. This film takes an all-encompassing look at this pandemic highlighting the issues that surround it: human trafficking, the failure of the foster care system, and the rejection of LGBT youth.
Director Rotimi Rainwater
LOST IN AMERICA Director(s): Rotimi Rainwater Writer(s): Rotimi Rainwater Producer(s): Mike C. Manning, Steven Vasquez Jr., Rosario Dawson, Jewel Cast: Rosario Dawson, Jewel, Halle Berry, Sanaa Lathan, Jon Bon Jovi Rotimi Rainwater, Senator Patrick Leahy Lost In America is a feature documentary directed by a former homeless youth, Rotimi Rainwater. It follows his 4 1/2 year journey as he attempts to shine the light on youth homelessness in America.
Dustin sat down with the Directors and writers Tricia Russo, Craig E. Shapiro of the film "Love Always, Mom". This film was entered as Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Love Always, Mom" is a film with a never before seen look into the battle against metastatic breast cancer, as well as infertility, IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Moreover, it is about undying motherly love and a love letter to an unborn child. *2018 Bentonville Film Festival winner. "Love Always, Mom" won an Audience Award for Best Documentary Film at the festival.
Love Always, Mom Director(s): Tricia Russo, Craig E. Shapiro Writer(s): Tricia Russo, Craig E. Shapiro Producer(s): Produced by Tricia Russo, Craig E. Shapiro, Executive produced by Debra & Michael Gelband, Arlene & Tom Gonnella. Associate Produced by Maureen & Tom Drummond, Amy & Waltern Gorman, Holly & George Mattson, Donna & Don Russo Cast: Subjects- Meghan & Matthew Brenner, Kali Rogers & Andrew Solomon, Arlene Gonnella, Tricia & Greg Russo, and introducing Grayson Russo
After 3 plus years battling stage 4 breast cancer, Trish Russo and her husband Greg, make the controversial decision to embark on a journey to have
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BFF Announces its 2018 Winners at the Awards Ceremony, Presented by P&G Five of Five Feature Film Winners are BFF World Premieres More than Half of Winning Directors Are Women BENTONVILLE, AR (May 5, 2018) — The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) founded by Walmart and Presented by Coca-Cola, announced its 2018 Award Winning Films, and honors at an Awards Ceremony, presented by P&G, at the Crystal Bridges American Museum of Art. The show was hosted by The Real’s Loni Love, and presenters included festival Co-Founders Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, and actor Stephanie Beatriz, with performances by Martina McBride and the Latin X Theater Project. Actor and filmmaker Natalie Morales was presented with BFF’s first SEE IT, BE IT award, recognizing her rising and influential voice in the landscape of diversity and inclusion in media. The winning film received award recognition as well as prizes from the awards partners listed below. Five out of five feature film award winners made their world premiere at this year’s festival. Jury Awards: Best Narrative Film: LEZ BOMB, (World Premiere), Director: Jenna Laurenzo, includes guaranteed distribution offer from a BFF distribution partner Best Documentary Film: EMANUEL (World Premiere), Director Brian Ivie, includes a mentorship prize package from ITVS Best Short Film: THE BROWNLIST, Directors: Kelly Walker and Ryan Garcia, includes a feature film directing job from MarVista Entertainment Best Episodic: BEAST, Director Ben Strang, includes a mentorship prize package from SeriesFest Audience Awards: Best Narrative Film: MISS ARIZONA (World Premiere), Director Autumn McAlpin Best Documentary Film: LOVE ALWAYS MOM (World Premiere), Directors Tricia Russo, Craig E. Shapiro Best Short Film: LABORATORY CONDITIONS, Director Jocelyn Stamat Best Episodic: BROOKLYNIFCATION, Director Keith Miller Best of the Fest: F.R.E.D.I. (World Premiere) Director Sean Olson Click here for full press release
Director and Writer Autumn McAlpin of the film "Miss Arizona" spoke to us at the festival. The film is entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. The film is about a former "Miss Arizona" that becomes one of five women embark on an all-night adventure through L.A.’s darkest streets and wildest drag club as the women fight to survive, and in so doing, discover what they need most. *2018 Bentonville Film Festival winner. "Miss Arizona" won an Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the festival.
Director and Writer Autumn McAlpin interview
Miss Arizona Director(s): Autumn McAlpin Writer(s): Autumn McAlpin Producer(s): Deanna Cooper & Autumn McAlpin Cast: Johanna Braddy (Rose), Robyn Lively (Leslie), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Maybelle), Steve Guttenberg (Gary/Emerald), Missi Pyle (Bev), Otmara Marrero (Sammy), Shoniqua Shandai (Jasmine), Willam (Delilah), Ginger Minj (as herself) Rose Raynes was crowned Miss Arizona - 15 years ago. Now a bored housewife trapped in a less-than-ideal marriage, and mourning the independence of her 10-year-old son, Rose accepts an invitation to teach a life skills class at a women’s shelter. And ends up on a one night adventure with five women through L.A.’s darkest streets and wildest drag club as the women fight to survive, and in so doing, discover what they need most.
We had a chance to speak with Director and Writer Skye Borgman about her film Abducted in Plain Sight. "Abducted in Plain Sight" was a Competition - Feature Documentary enter in the Bentonville Film Festival. This film is based on a true story and tells of one family’s struggle with desire, deceit, faith and forgiveness.
On October 17, 1974, 12 year old Jan Broberg was kidnapped by her next door neighbor and parents' best friend. Abducted in Plain Sight is a feature length documentary about the stranger-than-fiction, true story of the Brobergs; an Idaho family who fell under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor with designs on their twelve-year-old daughter.
Arkansas CW Crew-Jeremy Turner and Actress Geena Davis
The Bentonville Film Festival was co-founded by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis & Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor Drinkwater. We had a chance to speak with Actress Geena Davis about this year's 2018 festival. Check out her interview below.
Actor Jon Heder, Director Kendall Goldberg and Crew member Jeremy Turner
We had a chance to sit down with Director Kendall Goldberg and Actor Jon Heder to talk about their film "When Jeff Tried to Save the World". The film is entered as Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. Check out their interview below.
Director Kendall Goldberg and Actor Jon Heder Part 1
Director Kendall Goldberg and Actor Jon Heder Part 2
When Jeff Tried to Save the World Director(s): Kendall Goldberg Writer(s): Kendall Goldberg, Rachel Borgo Producer(s): Shane Simmons, Kendall Goldberg, Jimmy Seargeant, Sam Slate Cast: Jon Heder (Jeff), Brendan Meyer (Stanford), Anna Konkle (Lindy), Maya Erskine (Samantha), Steve Berg (Frank), Candi Milo (Sheila), Jim O'Heir (Carl)
Jeff (Jon Heder) is the manager of an old-school bowling alley called Winky’s World. Everyday he is the first to arrive and the last to leave. He has memorized the shoe sizes of community regulars and the quirks of his fellow employees. Routine is Jeff’s middle name, and it’s up to him to keep everything and everyone in order. Jeff is forced to face the reality that his life as he knows it may slip out of his grip.
We had a chance to talk pets with Better Cities for Pets booth with Jan Heidel-Staelens Director of Supply for MARS Petcare. MARS is out in full force helping pets find good homes in our community during the Bentonville Film Festival this week. If you are making a new addition to your family go by the Better Cities for Pets booth in sponsor village at the Bentonville Film Festival. Check out what Jan had to say in the below interview.
Actress Sophia Mitri Schloss who plays the main character in "Sadie" spoke with Dustin about the film. The film is a Competition - Feature Narrative at the Bentonville Film Festival. "Sadie" is about a 13 year old who goes to extreme measures to end her mothers relationship with a new man in a effort to save her family through the only way she knows. Check out her cast
SADIE Director(s): Megan Griffiths Writer(s): Megan Griffiths Producer(s): Lacey Leavitt, Jennessa West Cast: Sophia Mitri Schloss (Sadie), Melanie Lynskey (Rae), John Gallagher Jr. (Cyrus), Tony Hale (Bradley), Danielle Brooks (Carla), Tee Denard (Deak), Keith L. Williams (Francis) SADIE is the story of a 13-year-old girl who lives at home with her mother while her father serves repeated tours in the military. With her dad's prolonged absence, her mother begins dating a new man, Sadie takes extreme measures to end the relationship. Sadie official site: sadiefilm.com
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
