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/
Director Robin Berghaus talks about her film "Stumped". "Stumped" is entered in the Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. The film is about four year journey into a filmmakers life after he has to come to terms with the lose of his limbs and a new opportunity that might allow him to gain his independence.
Interview with Director Robin Berghaus
STUMPED Director(s): Robin Berghaus Producer(s): Robin Berghaus, Bryan W. Davies, Sam Kauffmann, Kevin McCarthy Cast: Will Lautzenheiser, Angel Gonzalez When filmmaker Will Lautzenheiser’s limbs are amputated, his life is derailed and he turns to stand-up comedy as therapy. Meanwhile, a world-famous medical team is performing transplants that restore bodies to unprecedented levels. Despite grave risks, Will agrees to undergo an experimental double-arm transplant in the hope of reclaiming his independence.
Director and writer Kevin Arbouet of the film "Benji The Dove" spoke to us about his film that is entered as a Competition - Feature Narrative in the Bentonville Film Festival. "Benji The Dove" is a tender tale of four boys who are coming to terms with school, bullies, friendship and loyalty.
Director/Writer Kevin Arbouet
BENJI THE DOVE Director(s): Kevin Arbouet Writer(s): Brandon Dickerson, Kevin Arbouet, Fridrik Erlingsson (novel) Producer(s): Erlingur Jack Gudmundsson, Gregory Martin Cast: Lynn Cohen, Kelly AuCoin, Royce Johnson The film is based off the critically acclaimed book of the same name and the Biblical story of Abraham in Genesis which tells a tale of four boys who are rapidly coming to terms with school, bullies, friendship, and loyalty.
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
Come Join the Bentonville and Rogers/Lowell Chambers of Commerce, Community Leaders, McLarty Daniel Company Officials and the Public this Friday May 4th to celebrate the Grand Opening of McLarty Daniel Buick GMC dealership located at 2517 SE Best Lane in Bentonville! The event will start at 11 am. There will be Food, huge giveaways every 15 minutes from 11 to 1pm and entertainment for you to enjoy. First 100 people to RSVP receive a MD gift bag. Please RSVP to sorman@McLartyDaniel.com
We sat down with Director/Writer/Producer P.J. Marcellino of "When they Awake" a Competition - Feature Documentary in the Bentonville Film Festival. It's a film's filled with roller coaster of emotions of emerging indigenous musicians in the moment of cultural and political resurgence. Check out his interview below about the film.
Director/Writer/Producer P.J. Marcellino
WHEN THEY AWAKEDirector(s): P.J. Marcellino and Hermon Farahi Writer(s): P.J. Marcellino Producer(s): P.J. Marcellino Cast: Tanya Tagaq, Leela Gilday, Leanne Goose, Iskwe, A Tribe Called Red, The Jerry Cans, Don Amero, Wab Kinew, Logan Staats When They Awake is a vibrant celebration of a remarkable generation of Indigenous musicians across North America, at a watershed moment of social, cultural, and political resurgence. Film's Website: whentheyawake.com
You can find out more about the film and other films at the Bentonville Film Festival on bentonvillefilmfestival.com/
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.