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FOUNDEDFOUNDED BY BY PRESENTEDPRESENTED BY BY 2018 GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS BFF 2018 OVERVIEW FILMS Welcome Letter ...... 02 Welcome ...... 43 The Box About BFF ...... 03 Legacy Series ...... 44–45 BFF Foundation ...... 04–05 Spotlight Films ...... 46–55 Directed by Tracey Aivaz The Facts ...... 06–07 Competition Narrative ...... 56–61 Inaugural Academy Gold Intern About Geena Davis Institute ...... 08 Competition Documentary ... 62–66 About Bentonville ...... 10 Competition Shorts ...... 68–73 About Northwest Arkansas...... 11 Competition Episodic ...... 74–76 Getting Around ...... 12–13 AWARDS Ticketing...... 14 Awards ...... 79 HIGHLIGHTS Jury Members ...... 80 Special Event Experiences ...... 17 How to Stay Connected ...... 80 Special Event Films ...... 18 THANK YOU VIP Experiences ...... 19 Festival Credits ...... 82–83 Don’t Miss ...... 20–21 Festival Partners ...... 84–85 DISCUSSION EVENTS Disclaimer: All flms, titles, and scheduled Wednesday ...... 23 guests were accurate at the time of printing. Film descriptions included in this program are Thursday ...... 24–25 intended to give the audience a brief overview. Visit bentonvilleflmfestival.com or download Friday ...... 26–27 our app to read more, view trailers, and stay Congratulations to our 4th director, updated on last minute schedule changes. Saturday ...... 28 Tracey Aivaz in creating her version of a Walmart Box short flm premiering SCHEDULE at this year’s festival. She joins the ranks Tuesday ...... 30–31 of the three who premiered their flms Wednesday ...... 32–33 on Oscars® night. See all the flms at: Thursday ...... 34–35 walmart.com/thebox Friday ...... 36–37 Saturday ...... 38–39 Sunday ...... 40–41

Bentonville Film Festival 2018 1 WELCOME TO THE ABOUT BFF 4th Annual Bentonville CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 the ability to efect real change on Inclusion a commercial level. In our 4th year Film Festival! we will accelerate our focus on immediate change and action. is Key

If this is your frst time at BFF, you’ll discover that Northwest Arkansas is an incredible place to live or visit. From amazing volunteers to exceptional venues, the local organizations and businesses all make BFF possible and outstanding. Bentonville, our home town and host city, is in the midst of a cultural and creative explosion. Some of the world’s brightest thinkers and doers are coming to town to be part of a great movement and to celebrate middle American values. In addition to the innovative hivemind that calls this city home, NWA is a bastion of arts and culture. We encourage you to take a look around! Co-founded by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis and Thank you to the creators, Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor distributors, producers, and Drinkwater, the Bentonville Film fnanciers of great inspiring, We are thrilled to host you in We are so thankful for the continued Festival is a one-of-a-kind annual inclusive content that will be beautiful Northwest Arkansas for the support from our sponsors and event that champions inclusion in celebrated during this year’s BFF. 4th annual Bentonville Film Festival! their commitment to Diversity all forms of media. Our passion is to support forward- It’s exciting to be entering our 4th & Inclusion, from our Founding thinking flmmakers, actors, writers, year of championing inclusion in all sponsor Walmart to our Presenting BFF is a yearlong platform producers, social media infuencers, forms of media. We have made a lot Sponsor Coca-Cola® and all of the culminating with an annual six-day major studios, and advertisers who of progress, however there is still a other corporations who believe in festival. It includes an impactful dedicate themselves to improving lot of work to be done to ensure the our mission. Each May, as part of Inclusion, Research, and Content gender representation and embracing content our kids consume accurately the festival, we are proud to bring Summit in partnership with inclusion. We are eternally grateful refects the gender balance and together these change-makers, Founding sponsor Walmart and for them. But mostly, we are grateful diversity of today’s world. along with content creators, Presenting sponsor Coca-Cola®. to you for supporting and welcoming infuencers, distributors, advertisers, us for another year of championing Over the last year, we’ve had and vested partners. Together, we Connecting engaged entertainment inclusion at the Bentonville Film the opportunity to collaborate discuss the progress we’ve made, industry leaders and major Festival. on mission-aligned projects at chart the path forward, and support corporate infuencers with a diverse the Essence Fest, Sundance Film inclusion in media to efect real array of storytellers afords BFF So now it is time to sit back, and Festival, and with Joey Travolta's change now. BFF sponsors generate the unique opportunity to amplify ENJOY THE SHOW! Inclusion Films. We are grateful over $1.5 trillion in annual revenue, commercially viable content, to have worked with so many employ nearly 5 million people, solutions, and initiatives that organizations that share our vision. and represent approximately 40% adequately represent the world around us. BFF seeks to discover Our mission is to ensure all media of all the media dollars spent each Geena Davis, Festival Chair and Co- inspires ALL young minds to do great year. It is a powerful group with Founder -Trevor Drinkwater, Co-Founder and foster inclusive creators to things, because “If They Can See It, efect immediate change in the They Can Be It!” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 media landscape.

2 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 3 ABOUT BFF FOUNDATION BOARD OF ADVISORS

Aisha Tyler Kalene Grifth Inspire Young Minds CEO, Hot Machine Films President, Visit Bentonville Al Dominguez Kenneth Mantel to Do Great Things Senior VP Merchandising, Walmart* Vice President, Viacom Allison Tummon-Kamphuis Louis Greth Manager, Children’s Safe Drinking Vice President, Business Develop- Water, P&G ment, Bentonville Film Festival Amanda Whitaker Mark Lore Director, Shopper Marketing, Coca-Cola®* CEO, e-commerce, Walmart Amy Baker Meg Ryan EVP, Client Strategy & Insights, Actor A&E Networks Michelle W. Thomas Andrew R. Davis Global Inclusion & Diversity Leader, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Mars, Inc. Ofcer, Coca-Cola® Nely Galan Ben Hasan Author & Founder of Adelante SVP Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Movement Walmart Nikkole Denson-Randolph Bruce Dern Vice President, Special & Actor/Filmmaker Alternative Content, AMC Theatres

The Bentonville Film Festival to support a systemic change Chevonne O’Shaughnessy Pam Kaufman Foundation (BFFf,) is a 501(c)(3) in the way gender and diversity President, American Cinema International President, Consumer Products & Chief Marketing Ofcer, Nickelodeon non-proft organization focused are portrayed in the media. BFFf Chris Tisi on promoting underrepresented engages content creators and media CEO, Slimfast and HNS Paul Featherstone voices in the entertainment industry industry leaders to actively support Vice President Sales & General Manager, Cody Allison through research, education, and and create content that showcases Sony Pictures Home Entertainment the support of inclusive content positive female and diverse role Senior Buyer, Walmart Salvador Mendoza production and distribution. The models while eliminating negative or Dr. Steve L.Robbins Vice President, Diversity & primary research partner of the unconscious bias and stereotyping. Speaker, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, SL Inclusion, NBCUniversal Foundation is the Geena Davis GDGIM has clearly evidenced that Robbins & Associations, S2S Studios* Institute on Gender in Media the media children consume has an Stephen Quinn Diane Wallace (GDIGM). The foundation believes overwhelming infuence in shaping Chairman, Association of Vice President of Retail Marketing that by convening the media their view of the world and their National Advertisers Alliance for & Strategy at Coca-Cola® North ecosystem — content creators, place in it. BFFf also partners with Family Entertainment talent, infuencers, advertisers, and schools and community institutions America Suzanne C. Baker content distributors — real action that work with children to educate Harvey Millar Enterprise Architect, Unilever will be taken in support of media on the challenging efects of Vice President, Sales, Walmart that accurately refects the gender stereotyping, unconscious bias, and Tim Marrin Jill Turner-Mitchael balance and diversity of our country. gender imbalance. We utilize media Associate Director, P&G Our goal is to create a seismic tools to build positive associations President, 72 West change in how media can inspire with equality-based learning models Jody Pinson young minds to do great things. and content. VP Beauty, Walmart*

Working in partnership with Media has the power to infuence GDIGM, the foundation seeks to and BFFf is focused on working with support research that proves it is its partners to ensure it infuences not only the right thing to do, but positively and fosters inclusivity. it is also commercially benefcial *Denotes also a Brand Committee Member

4 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 5 THE FACTS THE FACTS If They Can See It, They Can Be It

If media is more inclusive, it can attract a greater audience. Media inspires young minds to do great things. Over an 11 year study of DIRECTORS in film, 5.2% were Black and only 3.2% of all directors were Asian. 10% 5.3% 14% Across the 11-year sample, there was no meaningful change. Non-White Non-White Non-White 7.7% 13% 29% DIRECTOR & LEAD CHARACTER Women Women Women Of films with a Black director, 81% also had a Black actor attached as one of the two top-billed talent. This finding suggests that the vast majority of directing opportunities for Black directors are linked to the race of the story's leading characters. DIRECTORS SCREENWRITERS TOP FILM LEADS Yet moviegoers are more evenly split at 53.1% white and 46.9% non-white.

BLACK 17.9% 18.8% 25% Women Women Women ASIAN

C-SUITE JOBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE CHAIRS Only 17.9% of prestigious C-suite Focusing on Boards of Directors, Among the executive film teams, LATINA OUT OF 1,100 jobs were held by females. Among 18.8% of seats were filled by women only 2 of the chairs (25%) across the these women, only 4 were from with only 3 of these females being major media companies evaluated Across 11 years and 1,100 movies, 96% of all directors Only 4 Black female directors, two Asian female underrepresented groups. underrepresented. were positions held by women. were male and 4% were female. This translates to 22 directors, and 1 Latina were hired to direct across male directors hired to every 1 female director. 1,100 popular movies. 41.2% CAREER SPAN OF MALE DIRECTORS VS FEMALE Male directors start their careers earlier than female directors and some continue working in older age. 23.9%

20’s 90’s WOMEN IN EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN HOLLYWOOD Females filled almost a quarter (23.9%) of the President and Chief positions on executive film teams and roughly 41.2% of all EVPs, SVPs, and VPs. While the latter findings are encouraging, few women are holding the keys to the most powerful executive positions in Hollywood. ONE AND DONE DISABILITY IN MEDIA 55% The “one and done” phenomenon 84% One in every five Americans is living with a disability, making it the largest minority is far more likely for females than population today. Yet far too often, their important and varied stories go untold. Of Male directors males. Most directors only Female directors the top 900 films since 2007, just 2.7% of characters were portrayed as having a produce only worked one time across the produce only disability, according to the USC Annenberg report, “Inequality in 900 Films.” Looking 11-year sample, but pronounced at TV, 1.7% of TV roles feature a character with a disability. one film. gender differences emerged. 55% one film. of the male directors only helmed one film whereas 84% of the female directors did. Statistics gathered from: The 2017 Hollywood Diversity Report, The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and the GLAAD report “Where We are on TV.”

6 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 7 GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE Promoting Gender Equality My ambition is Academy Award winner Geena Davis media made for children 11 and under. is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, appearing in several roles that Davis was appointed Special Envoy became cultural landmarks. for Women and Girls in ICT for the to tell the story. UN’s International Telecommuni- Davis received the Academy Award cation Union (ITU). Davis is also for Best Supporting Actress for her an ofcial partner of UN Women, role as the ofbeat dog trainer Muriel working toward their goal of promot- Pritchett in Lawrence Kasdan’s The ing gender equality and empowering Accidental Tourist. She was again women worldwide. nominated for an Academy Award and Synchrony is proud to support the Golden Globe for her performance Geena Davis and festival co-found- Bentonville Film Festival. in Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise, er Trevor Drinkwater founded the in which she co-starred with Susan Bentonville Film Festival in 2015 to Sarandon. Davis went on to receive champion women and minorities in As a part of the Bentonville community, a Golden Globe nomination for Best media. BFF’s mission is to encourage Actress for her portrayal of baseball content creation in flm and oth- we celebrate the Festival's storytellers, phenomenon Dottie Hinson in A er forms of media that refects the musicians and artists who turn their League of Their Own. diverse — and half female — world we live in. BFF proactively supports ambitions into film. Earning the 2006 Golden Globe content creation by minorities and Award for Best Performance by an women with a platform to showcase Actress in a Television Series Drama, their work and, with the help of our Davis broke ground in her portrayal partners, is the only flm competition of the frst female President of the in the world to guarantee theatrical, United States in ABC’s hit show television, digital, and retail home Commander in Chief. entertainment distribution for its win- ners. The festival is research based Davis made her feature flm debut and commercially driven. starring opposite Dustin Hofman in Tootsie. She went on to star in such Currently, Davis is starring in the crit- flms as The Fly, Beetlejuice, The Long ically acclaimed flm Marjorie Prime, Kiss Goodnight, and Stuart Little. which is based on the award-winning play by Jordan Harrison. She is also Few have achieved such remarkable the voice of Emmy-nominated Dear success in as many diferent felds as Angelica, one of the frst VR narrative Davis has: She is not only an Oscar flms from Oculus. and Golden Globe winning actor, but a world-class athlete (at one time the Recently, Davis starred in 20th nation’s 13th-ranked archer), a mem- Century Fox’s The Exorcist, a serial- ber of the genius society Mensa, and ized psychological thriller based on is now recognized for her tireless ad- the 1971 book of the same name. vocacy of women and girls. She is the Beyond her work in flm, Davis also Founder and Chair of the non-proft holds honorary degrees from Boston Geena Davis Institute on Gender in University, Bates College, and New Media, which engages flm and televi- England College. sion creators to dramatically increase the percentages of female characters Please visit www.seejane.org for — and reduce gender stereotyping — in more information.

8 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 synchronyfinancial.com ABOUT BENTONVILLE, AR ABOUT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS A Small Town A Little Corner of with Big Appeal the Natural State what we have on the menu is not to be missed.

Bentonville is also fast becoming one of the top cycling destinations in North America. We have over 140 miles of hard and soft trails for guests to explore. From beginners to Art, food, music, history, and the more experienced, Bentonville has forward-thinking abound in the something for everyone to enjoy. Northwest Arkansas town of Bentonville. No longer known as With so much to see and do in just the corporate headquarters for Bentonville, we encourage you to Walmart, this small town of 46,000 get out there and see for yourself boasts a bounty for visitors and what makes this place so special! residents alike. For more information, go to visitbentonville.com. The Washington Post called Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art “the Check the Local Love page on the most-talked-about new museum in BFF App for special discounts and the United States in a generation”. deals from local businesses that are Spanning fve centuries of American exclusive to BFF attendees! art and 120 acres of land, Crystal Bridges is truly a treasure sown into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Welcome to Northwest Arkansas, baseball game in Springdale. Get one of the fastest growing and outdoors at one of region’s four Guests looking to take in more VISIT most dynamic regions in America! state parks, ride rapids year-round history and art can visit locations like Whether you’re here for business at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park or the Walmart Museum and original Crystal Bridges Museum or pleasure, we welcome you to play a round of golf at one of Bella Walton 5&10, 21c Museum Hotel of American Art explore and experience all that’s Vista’s eight challenging courses. with 12,000 square feet of gal- 21c Museum Hotel available in the northwest corner of And don’t forget to check out lery space, The Museum of Native the Natural State. Bentonville’s awe-inspiring Crystal Amazeum American History, and Peel Mansion Bridges Museum of American Art showcasing the beauty of the home- Compton Gardens Each of the region’s cities ofers and the historic Walmart Museum. stead built in 1875. something special and unique. Museum of Native Visit the charming village of We hope you’ll enjoy exploring American History The culinary scene in Bentonville is Eureka Springs with its Victorian Northwest Arkansas. Visit on fre boasting a unique array of Peel Mansion Museum architecture and numerous shops northwestarkansas.org for menu oferings and Brightwater: A and Heritage Garden and galleries. Attend a Broadway more information. Center for the Study of Food. Known performance at Walton Arts Slaughter Pen Bike Trail for “High South Cuisine”, our chefs, Center in Fayetteville, or “Call the including several James Beard Award The Walmart Museum Hogs” at a University of Arkansas PAGE 12 nominees, are bringing southern 8th Street Market Razorbacks game. Catch a concert hospitality to a whole new level. From at the Walmart AMP in Rogers and Map of the festival. fne dining to farm-to-table cuisine, a Northwest Arkansas Naturals

10 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 11 GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND BFF SHUTTLE SERVICE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL LOCATIONS Daily shuttle service will run every

Coca-Cola Sound 20 minutes between Lawrence A AMC Theatre at 21c E Stage at The Meteor I STEAM Zone M Local Lane Plaza, Sheraton Four Points, Sony & Orville Redenbacher’s Inclusion Town at VUDU Lounge Walmart Home Ofce, The Record, B Outdoor Theater F Compton Gardens J Theatre Village and Skylight Cinemas. C The Record G Diversity Drive K Presented by Synchrony Tuesday D Crystal Bridges H Skylight Cinema L Walmart World Room 6:00pm–1:00am Wednesday-Saturday

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12 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 13 BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING How to Get Tickets

PURCHASE BOX OFFICE HOURS There are three easy ways to purchase your tickets for BFF’s flms, Tuesday, May 1–Saturday, May 5 panel and discussion events, and 9:00am–6:00pm music series: Sunday, May 6 ONLINE 9:00am–12:00pm Go to bentonvilleflmfestival.com Proud sponsor of to visit our online event guide and Tickets may also be purchased purchase tickets. at the door of the venue, if seats are available. Bentonville BFF APP Ticketing Call Center: Download the 2018 BFF App for 877-840-0457 Film Festival iOS and Android in your phone’s app store, then purchase tickets directly in-app. DAY PASS $65: Right to reserve a seat at six festival movie, and select BOX OFFICE panels and discussions. Visit the BFF Box Ofce at the 21c Museum Hotel during the festival SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENT PASS and purchase your tickets in person. $30: Access to BFF musical fnale.

Many shows do sell out, so ad- MARVEL EXPERIENCE: Tickets vanced purchase is recommended. are free and available at the Skylight Cinema box ofce beginning April Touching lives, TICKET TYPES 29. First come, frst served. See website for a full list of pass benefts Improving life — PLEASE NOTE FOUNDATION BADGE $1,575: All ticketed events require a ticket to and making Right to reserve a seat at 60 festival get in. A pass holder badge is not a movie, select panels and discussions, guarantee of a seat. Ticket holders Northwest Arkansas and music events. Plus: Welcome must arrive at least 15 minutes before Breakfast +1, Filmmaker Hap- showtime for admission. General a great place to py Hour +1, Access to Filmmaker admission seating for ticket holders is Lounge +1, Opening Ceremony +1, available on a frst-come, frst-served live and work. and VIP Pre-Award Show Party +1. basis. Pass holders without a ticket may wait in the Stand-by line and will PATRON BADGE $775: Right to be seated upon availability. #WeSeeEqual reserve a seat at 40 festival movie, select panels and discussions, BFF passes are non-refundable. and music events. Plus: Welcome Single-event passes may only be Breakfast +1, Filmmaker Happy exchanged at the festival box ofce Hour +1, and Access to Filmmaker based on availability and at the sole Lounge +1. discretion of BFF.

WEEKLY PASS $275: Right to Many competition flms have not yet reserve a seat at 20 festival movie, been rated by the MPAA. No babes and select panels and discussions. in arms.

TUESDAY, MAY 1

Opening Artist: Headlining Artist: JILLIAN JACQUELINE CARLY PEARCE 9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Headlining Artist: VINTAGE TROUBLE 10:30pm–11:30pm

THURSDAY, MAY 3

Opening Artist: Headlining Artist: ALLY BROOKE ALEX AIONO 9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm

FRIDAY, 2018 BFF MAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS Opening Artist: Headlining Artist: Don’t miss these festival highlights and SONG SUFFRAGETTES LAUREN ALAINA 9:30pm–10:15pm 10:30pm–11:30pm special events. More information can be found on the BFF website and app. Bentonville Film Festival 2018 17 SPECIAL EVENT FILMS LEGACY TRIBUTE ALL EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MEG RYAN

OPENING NIGHT FILM PROJECT ZERO Friday, May 4, 11:30am–5:45pm, Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm, 21c Sunday, May 5, 11:00am, The AMC Theatre at 21c Museum Hotel Skylight 1 For the third year, BFF welcomes The world premiere of Studio L’s BFF is honored to partner with actor and flmmaker Meg The Honor List, with Director Elissa Arkansas-based non-proft Ryan, who will participate in a Downs and cast in attendance. Project Zero for a special flm conversation about her career screening and event to raise LEGACY TRIBUTES awareness for their mission in front of and behind the Check online or app for screening to diligently and passionately camera, in between anniversary and conversation dates and times. promote adoption through the screenings of two classic Ryan/ movies and the conversation, foster care system. Hanks collaborations. Ticket- which will be hosted by fellow BFF pays tribute to pioneering holders have access to both actor Busy Philipps. actors and flmmakers with this THE RAISING OF AMERICA: conversation series. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND • Meg Ryan + Busy Philipps THE FUTURE OF OUR (Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got NATION Mail) Friday, May 4, 5:30pm, Arvest VIP EXPERIENCES PASS HOLDERS OR INVITATION ONLY • Shannon Lee (Enter The Dragon) BFF, Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center, Ready BFF OPENING CEREMONY FILMMAKER LOUNGE WORLD PREMIERE OF Nation, Moms in Film, and THE BOX Arkansas Advocates for Children Tuesday, May 1, 5:30pm, 21c Wednesday–Friday 10am–5pm Screens throughout festival and Families present a special Museum Hotel (invitation only) and Saturday 10am–2pm, Elkins screening of Raising America, Design, pass holders only Catch the world premiere of followed by a panel discussion Mingle with festival VIPs at a Academy of Motion Picture with Kyle Peterson, Alysia Reiner, cocktail reception before the Hang out with the creators at Arts & Science’s Gold Program and others. Opening Night Film. the Filmmaker Lounge and enjoy intern Tracey Aivez’s short flm, complimentary food and drink. commissioned by Walmart, at SAMSUNG CREATE EVENT Opening Night and before every BFF AWARDS SHOW The Lounge will also host the Thursday, May 3, 6:30pm, Filmmaker Chat Series Wed.–Fri. Competition Film. Saturday, May 5, 7:00pm, Crystal Walmart World Room 5:30–7pm and Sat. 2:30–4pm Bridges American Museum of Art CENTERPIECE SCREENING Student flmmakers were (Filmmaker pass holders only.) Friday, May 4, 7:00pm, 21c challenged to make a short flm BFF presents its award-winning Museum Hotel based on the mission of BFF by flms over dinner and a show, utilizing the incredibly powerful hosted by Loni Love with a live Special screening of The Year of Samsung Galaxy phone and performance by Martina McBride. Spectacular Men, with Director tablet. The top flms will premiere Lea Thompson, screenwriter and during this program followed by a actor Madelyn Deutch, and cast Q&A with the flmmakers. Zoey Deutch. MARVEL EXPERIENCE EASTERSEALS DISABILITY Wednesday ,May 2–Friday, May SPECIAL EVENT EXPERIENCES FILM CHALLENGE FINALISTS 4, Skylight Cinema (Check online ALL EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm, or app for screening dates and Walmart World Room times.) MASTERS OF THE SUN LOS LOBOS CONCERT BFF partners with the flm BFF partners with Marvel for the Saturday, May 5th 11am–5pm Sunday, May 6, Doors Open at challenge to unveil and screen ultimate Marvel Experience, with the 2018 competition fnalists, at Arvest Conference Room. 1pm, BFF Outdoor Stage. free flm screenings (tickets must $10 (VIP Section: $30) followed by a Q&A with founder be reserved in advance), themed A one-of-its-kind augmented Nic Novicki. This program will be concessions, and reality experience from Will.i.am, Experience the legendary rock & roll captioned and will include a ASL galactic experiences. based on his graphic novel Masters band Los Lobos with opening act, interpreter. of the Sun. indie-folk rockers Run River North.

18 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 19 MAKE SURE TO STOP BY of the 2018 Competition Films (ticket required). Swing by SCHEDULE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CHECK WEBSITE Theatre Village for complimentary INCLUSION TOWN AND APP FOR HOURS, MAP, FILMS, AND ACTIVATIONS concessions as well. DIVERSITY DRIVE STEAM ZONE BFF takes its inclusion is working with local shelters and VUDU LOUNGE SONY & ORVILLE REDENBACHER celebration to the streets of rescues to sponsor pet adoptions OUTDOOR THEATRE AT Chill out in the comfy lounge downtown Bentonville with lots during BFF, and helped 58 dogs LAWRENCE PLAZA between flms and activities. Grab of outdoor fun for the whole fnd their forever homes last Wednesday: May 2: 1:00–6:00pm family. Make sure to stop by year. Help them a refreshment and pick up a free movie rental from VUDU. Thursday: May 3: 1:00–7:00pm and visit all of our partners for break the record! Finally, BFF Friday: May 4: 1:00–8:00pm exciting demos, giveaway and closes out its 4th annual festival LOCAL LANE Saturday: May 5: 11:00am–5:00pm totally unique experiences. Visit with a musical celebration on Sunday: May 6: 11:00am–3:00pm the BFF website and app for Sunday afternoon. On Saturday, My 5th, BFF specifc details. presents Fiesta at the Fest, THEATRE VILLAGE HOURS STEAM ZONE honoring our local Latino and Wednesday–Friday: 10:00am–9:00pm INCLUSION TOWN BFF’s STEAM Zone features Hispanic culture awith a Cinco Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm Presented by Anderson innovations and new de Cinco de Mayo celebration. Merchandisers technologies, VR/AR, and STEM The Fiesta will feature local LOCAL LANE HOURS experiences from sponsors entertainment, food, and activities Saturday: 11:00am–5:00pm Inclusion Town is a not-to-be like Cox, The Quantum Storey provided by the community. On Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm missed collection of studio, Sunday, May 6th, we partner Company, SmartyPants Vitamins, Plus: the premiere of new Peppa beauty, and retail sponsors, with Peekaboo Magazine for the B:4.75” and Hot Wheels. Sunday, May 6, Pig episodes at the Sony & Orville including Universal, Warner 6th Annual Peekaboo Kids Fest V8-Fusion Energy will sponsor T:4” Redenbacher Outdoor Theatre at Brothers, Nick Jr., Paramount, Street Faire with family activities, BFF’s frst family trail ride with Lawrence Plaza on Saturday at American Media International, including special appearances by S:4” partner Bike NWA. 10:00am and 3:30pm. P&G, PopSockets, the NBA, Peppa Pig and her brother George. Taste Beauty, Vogue, EcoTools, Henkle, US Weekly and Unilever. SONY & ORVILLE Stop by to see how these BFF REDENBACHER OUTDOOR partners are embracing diversity THEATRE AT LAWRENCE and inclusion. Check out some PLAZA of your family’s favorite characters and shows including Grab some complimentary Teen Titans, Sunny Day, Barbie, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, and Jurassic World. refreshments from SlimFast, catch a variety of free ficks at Unilever is a DIVERSITY DRIVE BFF’s outdoor movie theatre by Sony, including family-friendly In Diversity Drive, you’ll fnd movies like Hotel Transylvania, proud supporter the BFF Outdoor Music Stage, Smurfs: The Lost Village, Mulan, which will feature a variety of Coco, The Emoji Movie, Peter of the Bentonville

local acts, up-and-coming talent, B:4.125” S:3.5” Rabbit and Star Wars Episode Iv: T:3.5” discussions, and other family- A New Hope. Find the full movie Film Festival. themed performances, plus schedule on pages 31–41 or at refreshments from Coca-Cola®, bentonvilleflmfestival.com. And Stella Artois, and Constellation make sure to stop by every day Brands as well as confections for pop-up experiences from BFF from Mars. Also visit BFF partners — you never know who partners L’Oreal, Hard Candy, might show up! Dove is helping 40 million young people build self-esteem Synchrony, and Mars Petcare. from 2004 to 2020. Download our educational tools for Stop by their Better Cities for THEATRE VILLAGE Pets tent to get samples of free at dove.com/selfesteem their products all week long Presented by Synchrony and come back Friday through Theatre Village is home to BFF’s Sunday to meet all the lovable two Cinetransformer theatres pets for adoption. Mars Petcare where you can catch screenings ©2018 Unilever WMT18132

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MEN AS ALLIES free from bias. Let’s tell stories that Presented by Mars refect the world we see around us.

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 SPEAKERS: Elisabeth Sereda Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM (moderator), Nikkole Denson- Location: Record North Randolph, Meghan Rienks, Lance Feminism by defnition is the belief Nichols that men and women should have equal opportunities. This panel will look at how men can be true allies in WOMEN IN FILM the efort to achieve gender equality Presented by Mars in the workplace and all walks of life. Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM SPEAKERS: Brickson Diamond Location: Record North (moderator), Jim Breach, Mark Rahiya, Chris Mondzelewski, BFF is proud to present the World D’Angela Proctor, Michelle Ebanks Premiere of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Gold Intern Tracey Aivaz's :60 second flm KNOW YOURSELF THE BOX, commissioned by founding Presented by Mars sponsor Walmart. This panel discussion will discuss her journey Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 and partnership with Walmart. Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM Location: Record North SPEAKERS: Kirsten Schafer (Mod- Understanding how the brain works erator), Kirsten Evans, Tracey Aivaz can help us understand our own biases. Dr. Steve Robbins will set the tone for the week as he sheds light on THE FUTURE OF KIDS MEDIA how our brains work and how that in- Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2108 fuences our perceptions of what we Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM see and hear in our daily lives, helping Location: Record North us to lead with an open mind for the rest of the week’s discussions. In this panel, we will explore conversations about diversity and SPEAKER: Dr. Steve Robbins inclusion in children's programming development and how it has evolved and changed for the better. Kids, STORYTELLING parents, networks, and consumers are Presented by Mars not asking, they are demanding more diverse representation in children's Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 programming to refect the world Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM around us more accurately. How DISCUSSION Location: Record North has the development and production It all starts with a story. Building a process changed to meet demands creative, innovative, and inclusive and what is there still left to do? team is the key to great storytelling. EVENTS SPEAKERS: Kallan Kagan (modera- This panel will look at how creatives, in front and behind the tor), Peter Gal, Bronwen O'Keefe More information can be found on the camera, can deliver stories that are not only meaningful and diverse but BFF website and app. 22 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 23 DISCUSSION EVENTS: THURSDAY DISCUSSION EVENTS: THURSDAY

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY for the Network. Join us fora candid Presented by L’Oreal Paris conversation about why representation is important both in front of and Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 behind the camera, how to achieve it Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM and the challenges they face bringing Location: Record North their creative visions to the screen. In an internet-fueled, social media-driven world, companies SPEAKERS: Susan Lewis, Kate Clif- and celebrity infuencers have the ford, Kathryn Adair, Heather Bellson ability and power to collaborate and inspire a meaningful impact. This panel will discuss the reality A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN that millennials have demonstrated Presented by ACI - American they care about companies that care Cinema International about them. Therefore, how can Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 media be utilized to communicate Time: 4:30PM–5:30PM that companies have an interest Location: Record North in efecting positive change? How can it play a key role in amplifying Research from the Geena Da- social responsibility initiatives and vis Institute on Gender in Media inspiring creativity and innovation? shows that when there is a female writer and director, there is a SPEAKERS: Michele Sullivan 10% increase in on-screen roles. ABILITY we can take to make sure we all feel (moderator), Dennis Williams, David Remarkable change happens when women are in the driver’s seat. Presented by Mars like insiders. Arquette, Claudia Romo Edelman, Shannon Lee These successful business leaders Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 SPEAKERS: Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, will share case histories and best Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM Nic Novicki, Jaime Primak Sullivan, practices regarding how they’ve Location: Record North Jessica Daniels, Danny Strong STARZ leveraged their extensive experi- One in every fve Americans is Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 ence to create more intersectional living with a disability, making it the Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM and gender-balanced projects. largest minority population today. MARKETING AND Location: Record North SPEAKERS: Madeline di Nonno Yet far too often, their important DISTRIBUTION Meet STARZ Executives and (Moderator), Aisha Tyler, Chevonne and varied stories go untold. Presented by Mars Creators as they discuss inclusion, O’Shaughnessy, Courtney Parker, Date: Thursday, May 3, 2108 diversity and the creative process Heather Rae SPEAKERS: Becky Curran (modera- Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM tor), Katy Sullivan, Gail Williamson, Location: Record North RJ Mitte, Russell Shafer Content creators have the power to change and inspire audiences. CASTING CALL How do we make sure the content Presented by Mars we distribute supports an inclusive world? Once we understand our Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018 own biases, how can we harness Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM that to efect change through the Location: Record North content we create and distribute, to Writers, directors, producers, and positively infuence young minds? casting agents have the ability to broaden the scope of their projects SPEAKERS: Heather Kruse (mod- to truly refect the world we live in. erator), Jeanine Liburd, Traci White, This discussion explores the steps Gil Robertson, and Alex Negrete

24 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 25 DISCUSSION EVENTS: FRIDAY DISCUSSION EVENTS: FRIDAY

STEAM INCLUSION IS GOOD Presented by Walmart FOR BUSINESS Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Presented by Mars Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM Date: Friday, May 4 Location: Record North Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM Over 1 million jobs in STEAM Location: Record North (Science, Technology, Engineering, Content creators in flm, television, Arts, and Math) go unflled. This panel VR, and elsewhere have the power will look at how we can harness the to change and inspire audiences. power of media to unlock potential The case is indisputable — media and opportunities for women and that is gender balanced and inclusive minorities, while inspiring them to performs better. This discussion pursue careers in STEAM and create will prove the business case for an inclusive playing feld. inclusion. How do we collaborate more purposefully to get inspiring SPEAKERS: Dr. Knatokie Ford, stories in front of a wider audience? Laurie Gaskins Baise, Han Soto, Courtney McCarthy SPEAKERS: Add Ben Hasan (moderator) Monica Diaz, Mindy LANDING PAD Sherwood, Han Soto, Andrew Davis What are basic lessons we all can Presented by Mars learn and incorporate into our lives to Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 give us a better chance to succeed? Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM This panel will explore what these Location: Record North infuencers and high performers do when challenges arise. What This panel will explore how strategies did they use to persevere, companies can create, implement, change their own game, and inspire and support programs to ensure others to do the same? diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm within their businesses. SPEAKERS: Debbie Matenopoulos We’ll explore the idea that one can (moderator), Matt Stutzman, not exist without the other and Victoria Arlen, Monica Gonzales how each can help to generate a productive and vibrant workforce under the company’s umbrella. NEXT GEN Presented by L’Oreal Paris and SPEAKERS: Dr. Steve Robbins Maybelline New York (moderator), Alanna Cotton, Lori Flees, Laurie Gaskins Baise, Sarah Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Bettman Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM Location: Record North The BFF adage “If They Can See GAME CHANGERS It, They Can Be It” aims to efect Presented by Maybelline New York change from a young age. These Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 talented actors are the face of a Time: 1:30PM–2:30PM generation of change, inclusion, Location: Record North diversity, and acceptance. By defnition a gamechanger is a SPEAKERS: Jasmin Savoy Brown, newly introduced element or factor Jefrey Bowyer-Chapman, Justin that changes an existing situation. Prentice

26 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 27 DISCUSSION EVENTS: SATURDAY

WORKFORCE OF THE - Glenn Kenny, THE NEW YORK TIMES FUTURE Presented by Mars

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 - Tom Russo, BOSTON GLOBE Time: 9:00AM–10:00AM Location: Record North This panel will look at the real cause and efect when media - Sandy Cohen, AP dollars are spent. We’ll explore how a conscious management of media buys are directed and can directly infuence and inspire entire generations, leading to more diversity in the workplace. GEENA & FRIENDS Presented by L’Oréal Paris and SPEAKERS: Jay Tucker (moderator), Maybelline New York Vivian Greentree, Craig Robinson, Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Anastasia Williams, Adele B. Wilson Time: 12:00PM–1:00PM Location: Record North THE TIME IS NOW Join BFF Co-Founder and Academy Presented by Mars Award-winner Geena Davis for a mind-bending session of role-reversal Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 as she and some celebrity guests Time: 10:30AM–11:30AM explore the idea still mystifying to Location: Record North some that complicated and interesting Successful content creators and characters are not gender specifc. celebrity infuencers are engaging with Equity on screen can be achieved simply social impact issues more than ever. by changing the gender of a character Consumers are supporting leaders without changing any dialogue. who are sincere in their ability to ad- vocate for specifc issues that result in SPEAKERS: Geena Davis, Meg doing GOOD business. Our esteemed Ryan, Alysia Reiner, Natalie Morales panelists will spotlight how they are driving social impact initiatives to achieve gender equality and intersec- MASTERS OF THE SUN tionality in media. Presented by Samsung Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 SPEAKERS: Alysia Reiner, Geena Time: 3:00PM–4:00PM Davis, Stephanie Beatriz, Natalie Location: Record North Morales Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas dis- cusses the creation of and the social justice issues featured in “Masters NOW ON 4K ULTRA HD, of the Sun”, as well as a publishing ™ industry frst – franchise extensions BLU-RAY COMBO, AND DVD via augmented reality and Virtual Reality versions that feature all-star casts and original music scores.

SPEAKER: Will.i.am www.SonyPictures.com SOME RUDE HUMOR © 2018 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Sony Pictures Animation Inc., AND ACTION 2.0 Entertainment Financing, LLC and MRC II Distribution Company L.P. All Rights Reserved. PETER RABBIT and all associated characters ™ & © Frederick Warne & Co. Limited. 28 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Special Features are not rated. © 2018 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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DAILY SCHEDULE TUESDAY, MAY 1 Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 7 p.m.

THE

8 p.m. HONOR LIST Page 53 9 p.m. CARLY PEARCE & JILLIAN 10 p.m. JACQUE- LINE 9pm–1am

*Non-Ticketed Event. COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM ** Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1. Dates and times are subject to change. Please reference the website at bentonvilleflmfestival.com or the BFF DISCUSSION EVENT BFF MUSIC LOUNGE App for up-to-date information.

30 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 31 DAILY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 9 a.m. MEN AS ALLIES Page 23 10 a.m. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CAPTAIN KNOW CIVIL WAR THOR AMERICA:

11 a.m. YOURSELF IRON Page 55 FIRST CAPTAIN ANGELICA HOTEL Page 47 AMERICA: Page 23 Free Event** MAN Free Event** AVENGER Page 56 I CAN I TRANSYL- Page 50 THE GOOD Page 47 WINTER WILL I DID VANIA Free Event** Free Event** 12 p.m. Page 58 FORTUNE SOLDIER STORY- Page 50 SHORTS Page 47 Page 48 Non-Ticketed* TELLING COMPETI- Free Event** Page 23 TION 2018 LOST IN

1 p.m. THOR: BLOCK 2 AMERICA IRON THE DARK Page 68- Page 51 WHEN MAN 2 WORLD ANT-MAN 73 WOMEN MOKO THEY Page 51 Page 55 Page 46

2 p.m. MISS IN FILM JUMBIE AWAKE Free Event** Free Event** Free Event** SMURFS: Page23 Page 59 ARIZONA Page 66 Page 59 THE LOST VILLAGE SHORTS

3 p.m. Page 52 COMPETI- THE FUTURE TION 2018 INTELLI- Non-Ticketed* IRON OF KIDS MEDIA BLOCK 1 GENT LIVES WOMEN MAN 3 Page23 Page 68- Page 64 4 p.m. MIND LIKE US Page 51 AVENGERS: 73 GOOD OVER Page 66 Free Event** AGE OF AFTER BENJI MATTER ULTRON BOOM BAD THE DOVE Page 64 Page 46 5 p.m. Page 58 Page 56 FOR REAL Free Event** Page 46 SHORTS COMPETI- TION 2018

6 p.m. LOVE BLOCK 3 BEND TATTER- ALWAYS, Page 68- IT LIKE THE DIS- DEMA- MOM GUARDIANS 73 BANANA BECKHAM UNITED LION Page 64 OF THE 7 p.m. SEASON UNLOV- STATES OF Page 60 GALAXY Page 44 AMERICA Page 56 ABLE PUZZLE Page 50 Non-Ticketed* Page 66 Page 61 Page 52 Free Event** SHORTS

8 p.m. COMPETI- TION 2018 MARY BLACK BLOCK 4 GOES STUMPED PANTHER VINTAGE Page 68- 9 p.m. ROUND Page 65 Page 46 GUARDIANS TROUBLE 73 Page 58 Free Event** OF THE 8:30pm– WHEN JEFF GALAXY 1:00am TRIED TO BLIND- VOL. 2

10 p.m. SAVE THE SPOTTING Page 50 WORLD Page 46 Page 61 Free Event**

32 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 33 DAILY SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MAY 3 Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 9 a.m. ABILITY Page 24 10 a.m. LOVE ALWAYS, STUMPED CASTING MOM THOR: ANGELICA Page 65

11 a.m. MOKO WOMEN CALL Page 64 RAGNAROK Page 56 Page 24 F.R.E.D.I. MULAN Page 55 JUMBIE LIKE US Page 56 A FINE Page 45 CHANGE IN Free Event** Page 59 Page 66 LINE Non-Ticketed* THE AIR 12 p.m. Page 62 MARKETING & Page 47 Non-Ticketed* DISTRIBUTION Page 24 THE NEED

1 p.m. TO GROW DOCTOR Page 66 TATTERDE- STRANGE EASTER- MISS MALION Page 48 EPISODIC SOCIAL RE- FIND ME SEALS ARIZONA Page 60 Free Event** COMPETI- 2 p.m. SPONSIBILITY Page 58 SKID ROW DISABILITY Page 59 TION 2018 ENTER Page 25 MARA- FILM CHAL- BLOCK 1 THE THON LENGE Page Page 65 DRAGON

3 p.m. Page 18 74–76 STARZ INTELLI- Page 44 Page 25 GENT LIVES MIND Page 64 GOOD OVER 4 p.m. EPISODIC BENJI AFTER BAD MATTER SPIDER- CROUCH- COMPETI- THE DOVE Page 58 Page 64 MAN: LEZ BIAS ING TIGER, TION 2018 Page 56 HOME- A LEAGUE OF BOMB Page 62 HIDDEN BLOCK 2 COMING 5 p.m. THEIR OWN Page 58 DRAGON Page Page 52 Page 25 Page 48 74–76 Free Event** LIVING Non-Ticketed*

6 p.m. IN THE THE FUTURE’S GOD SADIE DISUNITED PAST BLESS UNLOV- Page 60 STATES OF MAN Page 64 THE THE EAGLE ABLE AMERICA

7 p.m. ORIGIN MADE BROKEN HUNTRESS Page 61 Page 66 STORY Page 64 ROAD Page 53 Page 65 Non-Ticketed* Page 48 8 p.m.

MARY BANANA GOES

9 p.m. SURVIVOR’S WHEN JEFF SEASON ROUND RUST TRIED TO ALEX GUIDE TO Page 56 Page 58 CREEK ABDUCTED PRISON SAVE THE AIONO WORLD Page 60 IN PLAIN Page 53 9:00pm–

10 p.m. Page 61 SIGHT 12:00am Page 62

34 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 35 DAILY SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 4 Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 9 a.m. STEAM Page 26 10 a.m. SHORTS COMPETI- INCLUSION TION 2018 SHORTS A FINE

11 a.m. IS GOOD FOR COMPETI- F.R.E.D.I. LINE I CAN I BUSINESS BLOCK 1 JUMANJI TION 2018 Page 56 Page 62 WILL I Page 26 6 WEEKS Page Page 44 BLOCK 2 DID TO MOTH- 68–73 A MEG Non-Ticketed* Page Page 58 12 p.m. ER’S DAY RYAN LANDING 68–73 Page 62 TRIBUTE PAD MAMMA Page 19, Page 27 45 1 p.m. MIA! THE NEED Page 45 SKID ROW TO GROW Non-Ticketed* SHORTS FIND ME MARATHON Page 66 GAME QUEST COMPETI- Page 58 Page 65 2 p.m. CHANGERS Page 59 THROUGH THE THE TION 2018 BANKS OF THE Page 27 EMOJI BLOCK 3 RED CEDAR MOVIE Page 66 Page Page 53

3 p.m. 68–73 NEXT GEN Non-Ticketed* Page 27 TIME BIAS TRAP

4 p.m. SHORTS Page 62 Page 60 LIVING IN URBAN STAR COMPETI- LEZ THE FU- COUNTRY ROLLER WARS TION 2018 BOMB TURE’S PAST Page 61 DREAMS EPISODE BLOCK 4 Page 58 Page 64 5 p.m. Page 65 IV: A NEW Page HOPE 68–73 Page 45 THE RAISING Non-Ticketed*

6 p.m. OF AMERI- SURVIVING CA: EARLY ORIGIN HOME CHILDHOOD EPISODIC SADIE STORY Page 65 EGG AND THE JUMANJI: FUTURE OF COMPETI- Page 60 Page 65 7 p.m. Page 56 EMANUEL OUR NATION WELCOME TION 2018 THE YEAR Page 64 Page 18 TO THE BLOCK 1 OF SPEC- JUNGLE Page TACULAR Page 51

8 p.m. 74–76 MEN Non-Ticketed* Page 55 DAUGHTERS RUST ABDUCTED OF THE SEXUAL

9 p.m. EPISODIC CREEK IN PLAIN REVOLUTION SHINE COMPETI- Page 60 SIGHT Page 62 LAUREN Page 60 RIDE TION 2018 ALAINA THE TALE Page 62 & SONG Page 59 BLOCK 2 10 p.m. Page 53 SUFFRAG- Page ETES 74–76 9:00pm– 12:00am

36 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 37 DAILY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 5 Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 9 a.m. WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE Page 28 10 a.m. THROUGH THE EGG BANKS OF THE ROLLER THE TIME Page 56 RED CEDAR DREAMS RIDE

11 a.m. IS NOW MAN Page 66 Page 65 Page 59 Page 28 COCO MADE Page 47 Page 64 RBG Non-Ticketed*

12 p.m. Page 52 GEENA & FRIENDS Page 28 QUEST EMANUEL

1 p.m. SHINE Page 59 Page 64 DAUGHTERS Page 60 OF THE SEXUAL SUR- REVOLUTION MASTERS VIVING Page 62

2 p.m. OF THE SUN HOME Page 28 HEARTS LA Page 65 BEAT BAMBA LOUD Page 51

3 p.m. Non-Ticketed* URBAN Page 50 6 WEEKS COUNTRY TO MOTH- Page 61 4 p.m. ER’S DAY WHEN Page 62 THEY AWAKE Page 66 5 p.m.

TIME

6 p.m. TRAP Page 60 JURRASIC PARK Page 44

7 p.m. Non-Ticketed* 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 p.m.

38 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 39 DAILY SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MAY 6TH Mockingbird Theatre Sony & Orville Walmart Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Coca-Cola® Apple at Arvest AMC Redenbacher’s Museum Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Experience Sound Record Blossom Honey Bee Community Theatre at Outdoor World at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight at Skylight Stage at North Theatre Theatre Room 21C Theatre Room Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4 Theatre 5 Theatre 6 The Meteor 11 a.m. PETER RABBIT Page 52

12 p.m. Non-Ticketed* 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.

*Non-Ticketed Event. COMPETITION FILM NON-COMPETITION FILM ** Free Event. Ticket Required. Pick up at Skylight theater beginning May 1. DISCUSSION EVENT BFF MUSIC LOUNGE Dates and times are subject to change. Please reference the website at bentonvilleflmfestival.com or the BFF App for up-to-date information.

MAY 6 Love the furniture around BFF? ONE DAY ONLY Take some home and save big. THE RECORD SOUTH

All furniture from these locations will be available to purchase at The Record South: • The Filmmaker Lounge at Elkins Design • Hiscense Lounge at The Record South • The Patio Furniture at Theatre Village Sunday, May 6 from noon - 4:00PM at The Record South

Be early for the best selection and prices. Credit cards will be accepted.

40 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 41 WELCOME FROM WENDY GUERRERO PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING Let’s Make a Change

Take a look around! The world we The BFF programming team re- live in is a diverse and multi-faceted viewed hundreds of submissions place, and we look to mirror that at- this year, proving that more and mosphere with a lineup of flms and more inclusive content is being discussions from typically under- created. It’s wonderful to welcome represented storytellers and voices. new and returning voices to the 4th We strive to showcase balance and installment of BFF, growing our parity including gender, ethnicity, extended family of creators that sexual orientation, disability, age, now spans the globe. Being able to social responsibility, and women’s highlight their works and initiatives empowerment. BFF is working in Northwest Arkansas is an honor, towards this kind of inclusion being and we thank the community of the norm - both in front of and be- Bentonville for welcoming them hind the camera- rather than simply and supporting our mission. At an initiative, and striving to make BFF, we want to highlight diversity the world we see on screen factually and inclusion through the power represent the one we live in. BFF of media, but not just show it and 2018 BFF is in a position to connect content talk about it. We want to create ac- distributors with diverse voices. We tionable items that we can all walk embrace this unique opportunity away with. We can all facilitate the FILMS wholeheartedly, intentionally seek- process of change. It doesn’t stop ing projects with greater commercial here - we are committed to cham- viability that can cast a wider net pioning inclusion, and we thank you More information can be found on the that accelerates the notion of inclu- for joining the charge. BFF website and app. sion to a wider audience. Bentonville Film Festival 2018 43 FILMS: LEGACY SERIES FILMS: LEGACY SERIES

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in an enchanting romance about a widower whose son convinces him to fnd new love and the woman who answers his call.

Bend It Like Beckham Jumanji Mama Mia: The Sing- Gurinder Chadha Joe Johnston Along Edition 2002/UK, Germany, USA/1h 52m/ 1995/USA/1h 44m/Non-Ticketed Phylilda Lloyd Non-Ticketed Event* Event* 2007/1h 48m/Non-Ticketed Event* Wednesday, May 2, 6:00pm Friday, May 4, 11:00am Friday, May 4, 12:30pm Star Wars: Episode IV “A The daughter of orthodox Sikh reb- A mysterious game transports its In this musical comedy, the owner of New Hope” els against her parents’ traditional- players to the jungles of Jumanji! a small hotel on a Greek isle prepares George Lucas ism and joins a football team. Thrilling efects! for her daughter’s wedding. She’s 1976/USA/2h 1m unaware that her daughter has invited Friday, May 4, 4:00pm three men from her mother’s past, hoping that one of them is her father. Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s battle-station while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Enter the Dragon Jurassic Park Robert Clouse Steven Spielberg 1973/USA, China/1h 42m 1992/USA/2h 7m/Non-Ticketed Event* Thursday, May 3, 2:00pm Saturday, May 5, 6:00pm Mulan Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook A U.S. agent enters a martial arts A family struggles to escape a remote 1998/USA/1h 28m/Non-Ticketed tournament to spy on an interna- island park whose main attractions— Event* tional super-villain. genetically restored dinosaurs—have Thursday, May 3, 11:00am been set loose by a power failure. You’ve Got Mail To save her father from death in the Nora Ephron army, a young maiden secretly goes 1998/USA/1h 59m/Part of A Meg in his place and becomes one of Chi- Ryan Tribute—See Page 19 na’s greatest heroines in the process. Friday, May 4, 3:45 pm

Two business rivals who despise each other in real life unwittingly fall in love over the internet.

Sleepless In Seatle Nora Ephron 1993/USA/1h 45m/Part of A Meg Ryan Tribute—See Page 19 Friday, May 4, 11:30am *Non-ticketed event. **Free event. Ticket required. Pick up at Skylight Theatre beginning May 1.

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T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, Directors: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo returns home to the technologi- 2h 16m/Free Event** cally advanced African nation to Wednesday, May 2, 10:45am succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when Captain America is living quietly in a powerful enemy reappears, Washington, D.C. and trying to ad- T’Challa’s mettle as king is tested just to the modern world. But when Ant Man when he is drawn into a confict Captain America: Civil War a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes un- Director: Peyton Reed that puts the fate of Wakanda and Directors: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo der attack, Steve becomes embroiled 1h 57m/Free Event** the entire world at risk. 2h 27m/Free Event** in a web of intrigue that threatens to Wednesday, May 2, 1:15pm Wednesday, May 2, 10:00am put the world at risk.

Armed with a super-suit with the Steve Rogers leads the Avengers in ability to shrink in scale but increase in their eforts to safeguard human- strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must ity. But after an incident involving embrace his inner hero and help his the Avengers results in collateral mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull damage, political pressure mounts of a heist that will save the world. to install a system of accountability Blindspotting fracturing the Avengers. Director: Carlos López Estrada Change In The Air 2017/USA/1h 35m Director: Dianne Dreyer Wednesday, May 2, 9:30pm 2016/USA Thursday, May 3, 11:30am Lifelong friends Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal co-wrote and star in CHANGE IN THE AIR arrives with this timely and wildly entertaining a beguiling stranger. Her calm, her Avengers: Age of Ultron story about the intersection of race beauty and her unusual behavior Director: Joss Whedon and class set against the backdrop Captain America: The First awaken all who encounter her to the 2h 21m/Free Event** of a rapidly gentrifying Oakland. Avenger truth behind the phrase: Anything is possible. Wednesday, May 2, 3:45pm Director: Joe Johnston 2h 4m/Free Event** When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart Wednesday, May 2, 10:15am a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s mightiest After being deemed unft for military heroes are put to the ultimate test as service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a the fate of the planet hangs in the bal- top-secret research project that turns ance. As the villainous Ultron emerg- him into Captain America. Captain es, it is up to The Avengers to stop him Boom For Real: The America leads the fght for freedom as from enacting his terrible plans. Late Teenage Years of the ultimate weapon against evil. Coco Jean-Michel Basquiat Directors: Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina Director: Sara Driver 1h 45m/Non-Ticketed Event* 2017/USA/1h 18m Saturday, May 5, 11:00am Wednesday, May 2, 4:30pm Aspiring musician Miguel, confront- Boom For Real: The Late Teenage ed with his family’s ancestral ban on Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a music, enters the Land of the Dead look at Jean-Michel’s life pre-fame to fnd his great-great-grandfather, Black Panther and how the city, the times, the Captain America: The a legendary singer. Director: Ryan Coogler people, and the movements around Winter Soldier 2h 14m/Free Event** him formed the artist he became. Wednesday, May 2, 8:15pm *Non-ticketed event. **Free event. Ticket required. Pick up at Skylight Theatre beginning May 1.

46 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 Bentonville Film Festival 2018 47 FILMS: SHOWCASE MarVista Entertainment proudly supports the Bentonville Film Festival and its efforts to promote Crouching Tiger Hidden God Bless the Broken Road Dragon Director: Harold Cronk inclusion and diversity Director: Ang Lee 2016/USA/1h 53m 2h Thursday, May 3, 6:00pm in the media. Thursday, May 3, 4:00pm GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD An epic set against the breathtak- is the uplifting story of one young ing landscapes of ancient China, mother’s struggle with her faith Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon after losing her husband to fghting combines the exhilarating mar- in Afghanistan. With the help of tial arts choreography by Yuen her friends, pastor, and the inno- Wo-Ping (The Matrix) with the cent but wise perspective of her Creating opportunities for ideas, sensitivity and classical storytell- young daughter, she learns to put opinions and stories to be heard. ing of an Ang Lee flm. The result her life back together again. marvista.net is something truly unexpected: romantic, emotionally powerful entertainment.

Good Fortune Directors: Joshua Tickell & Rebec- ca Harrell Tickell Doctor Strange 1h 26m Director: Scott Derrickson Wednesday, May 2, 11:30am 1h 55m/Free Event** Thursday, May 3, 12:45pm GOOD FORTUNE is the rags-to- riches tale of conscious capitalism Collectively committed to The story of world-famous neuro- pioneer John Paul DeJoria. Born inclusion and diversity in content surgeon Dr. Stephen Strange, whose with nothing, “JP” spent his early life changes after a car accident robs adulthood in and out of motorcycle that inspires the best in you. him of the use of his hands. When gangs only to wheel and deal his traditional medicine fails him, he way to the top of a vast hair and is forced to look for healing in an tequila empire. unlikely place. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing WE but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Give your stories a megaphone,

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Director: Jake Kasdan 2017/USA/1h 59m/Non-Ticketed Event* Friday, May 4, 6:30pm

In this fun comedic adventure, four teens get sucked into the video game Guardians of the Galaxy Hearts Beat Loud Iron Man 2 world of Jumanji and have to fnish Director: James Gunn Director: Brett Haley Director: Jon Favreau the dangerous game to escape. 2h 1m/Free Event** 2017/USA/1h 37m 2h 4m/Free Event** Wednesday, May 2, 6:15pm Saturday, May 5, 2:00pm Wednesday, May 2, 1:00pm

Brash adventurer Peter Quill fnds In Red Hook, Brooklyn, a father Tony Stark returns as the wealthy himself the object of an unrelent- and daughter become an unlikely playboy whose exploits as Iron Man ing bounty hunt after stealing a songwriting duo in the last summer are now public knowledge after his ad- mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a before she leaves for college. mission at the close of the frst flm. In powerful villain with ambitions that the follow-up, Stark is pitted against threaten the entire universe. To his Russian arch nemesis, Whiplash, La Bamba evade the ever-persistent Ronan, and corporate rival Justin Hammer. Director: Luis Valdez Quill is forced into an uneasy truce 1987/1h 48m/Non-Ticketed Event* with a quartet of disparate misfts. Saturday, May 5, 2:00pm

The rise of Ritchie Valens from farm laborer to chartbusting Hotel Transylvania rocker. Stars Esai Morales and Lou Director: Genndy Tartakovsky Diamond Phillips. 2012/1h 31m/Non-Ticketed Event* Wednesday, May 2, 11:00am Iron Man 3 Director: Shane Black Guardians of the Galaxy Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Drac- 2h 10m/Free Event** Vol. 2 ula’s lavish fve-stake resort, where Wednesday, May 2, 3:15pm Director: James Gunn monsters and their families can live it 2h 16m/Free Event** up and no humans are allowed. When Tony Stark fnds his entire Wednesday, May 2, 8:45pm world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his Lost in America Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 enemy, and somehow protect those he Director: Rotimi Rainwater continues the team’s adventures loves. But a soul-searching question 2014-18/USA/1h 20m as they traverse the outer reach- haunts him: Does the man make the Wednesday, May 2, 12:30pm es of the cosmos. The Guardians suit… or does the suit make the man? Lost In America is a feature doc- must fght to keep their newfound umentary directed by a former family together as they unravel homeless youth, Rotimi Rainwater. the mystery of Peter Quill’s true Iron Man It follows his 4 1/2 year journey as parentage. Old foes become new Director: Jon Favreau he attempts to shine the light on allies and characters from the 2h 6m/Free Event** youth homelessness in America classic comics come to their aid Wednesday, May 2, 10:45am as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-set- Jumanji: Welcome to the ting industrialist Tony Stark builds Jungle a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. *Non-ticketed event. **Free event. Ticket required. Pick up at Skylight Theatre beginning May 1.

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legal legacy of Supreme Court your phone where all the emojis live. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Three emoji friends go on an epic “app-venture” to save Textopolis!

Peter Rabbit Survivor’s Guide to Prison Director: Will Gluck Director: Matthew Cooke 2018/1h 35m/Non-Ticketed Event* 2012-2017/1h 42m Sunday, May 6, 11:00am Smurfs: The Lost Village" Thursday, May 3, 8:45pm Director: Kelly Asbury The Honor List Peter Rabbit and family wreak hav- 1h 30m Today, you’re more likely to go to Director: Elissa Down oc in hopes to win back the manor Wednesday, May 2, 2:00pm prison in the United States than 2017/USA/1h 43m house of Old McGregor and the anywhere else in the world. So, in Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm afections of their neighbor, Bea. In this fully animated, all-new take the unfortunate case it should hap- on the Smurfs, a mysterious map pen to you, this is the Survivor’s The flm follows former best sets Smurfette and her friends Guide to Prison. friends who reunite when tragedy Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty on an strikes before their graduation. exciting race through the Forbidden Truly a flm made by women, for Forest, leading to the discovery of women, it explores the complex- the biggest secret in Smurf history. ities of friendships, family, love, loss, and high school.

Puzzle Director: Marc Turtletaub 2017/USA/1h 42m The Eagle Huntress Wednesday, May 2, 7:00pm Director: Otto Bell 2016/1h 27m/Non-Ticketed Event* Agnes, taken for granted as a sub- Thursday, May 3, 6:30pm urban mother, discovers a passion Spider-Man: Homecoming The Tale for solving jigsaw puzzles which Director: Jon Watts A spellbinding true story about Director: Jennifer Fox unexpectedly draws her into a new 2h 13m/Free Event** a 13-year-old girl on an epic 1h 54m world where her life unfolds in ways Thursday, May 3, 3:45 pm journey to become the frst female Friday, May 4, 9:30pm she could never have imagined. eagle hunter. Spider-Man begins to navigate his An investigation into one woman’s new identity as the web-slinging memory as she is forced to re-ex- super hero under the watchful eye amine her frst sexual relationship of his mentor Tony Stark. and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

RBG The Emoji Movie Directors: Julie Cohen & Betsy West Director: Tony Leondis 2017/USA/1h 37m 2017/1h 26m/Non-Ticketed Event* Saturday, May 5, 11:30am Friday, May 4, 1:30pm

A comprehensive documentary Discover the secret world inside about the consequential life and *Non-ticketed event. **Free event. Ticket required. Pick up at Skylight Theatre beginning May 1.

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The Year of Spectacular Thor: Ragnarok Men Director: Taika Waititi Director: Lea Thompson 2h 10m/Free Event** 2017/USA/1h 42m Thursday, May 3, 10:30am Friday, May 4, 7:00pm Thor is imprisoned on the oth- Izzy Klein has (barely) graduated er side of the universe and fnds from college, broken up (sorta) himself in a race against time to get with her boyfriend, and has a bad back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, case of pre-real-world millenni- the destruction of his home- al-itis. Throughout the year, she world, and the end of Asgardian falls in and out of some not-so-ro- civilization — all at the hands of mantic romances. an all-powerful new threat: the ruthless Hela.

Thor Director: Kenneth Branagh Thor: The Dark World 1h 55m/Free Event** Director: Alan Taylor Wednesday, May 2, 10:30am 1h 52m/Free Event** Wednesday, May 2, 12:45pm This movie introduces The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant war- Thor fghts to restore order across rior whose reckless actions re-ig- the cosmos, but an ancient race led nite an ancient war. As a result, by the vengeful Malekith returns to Thor is banished to Earth where plunge the universe back into dark- he is forced to live among humans. ness. To defeat an enemy that even When the most dangerous villain of Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Go bamboococonutsheabutterhoneysilk his world sends its darkest forces Thor sets upon his most dangerous to invade Earth, Thor learns what it and personal journey yet. crazy on your bigspikedsleekblown takes to be a true hero. sculptedcurly hair #rockwhatyougot ogxbeauty.com | ogxbeauty

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A tender tale of four boys who are rapidly coming to terms with school, bullies, friendship, and loyalty. Not TRENDING NOW/ to be limited by a poor upbringing, they tap their immense creativity and METALLIC MAKEUP imagination to create The Order of the Red Dragon, a brotherhood of Angelica knights determined to fght injustice Director: Marisol Gomez-Mouakad with justice. 2017/Puerto Rico, Mexico/1h 40m Wednesday, May 2, 11:00am & METALLIC Thursday, May 3, 10:30am ADD LIGHT & EYE SHADOW LUMINOSITY TO Illuminate eyes from subtle to bold. YOUR MAKEUP Sweep over lids to Angelica has spent her whole life add dimension with escaping from her racial identity, metallic pearls. but a family crisis forces her to look inside, and re-think her life. METALLIC LIP GLOSS Egg Sheer glittery lip Director: Marianna Palka gloss to enhance any lip look. Wear alone or as a top coat. 2017/USA/1h 30m Friday, May 4, 6:30pm & Saturday, METALLIC May 5, 10:15am HIGHLIGHTER Glide over cheekbones, brow bones, and high points of the face for a EGG is an unfinching comedy about luminous, radiant glow. why we choose motherhood, why we Banana Season revere it or fear it or delegate it, and Director: Sanghoon Lee why some women choose to forgo it. 2016/USA/1h 44m Wednesday, May 2, 6:30pm & METALLIC Thursday, May 3, 8:30pm LIPSTICK Creamy satin lipstick with ﬁne BANANA SEASON is a high-con- glitter particles. Wear alone or cept dramedy centered on an underneath unusually beautiful relationship a gloss. developed at a pivotal time in the lives between Peter, Little Person F.R.E.D.I. and Sun, an Asian MMA fghter Director: Sean Olson 2017/USA/1h 29m

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F.R.E.D.I. is a family-friendly flm about a high-tech intelligent, lovable robot that is stolen from a secret research facility. F.R.E.D.I. PICK UP TICKETS IN PERSON Benji The Dove is found by 15-year-old James, Director: Kevin Arbouet and the pair quickly bond as they Visit the BFF Box Offce at the 21c Museum Hotel 2016-2017/USA, Iceland/1h 28m skate through teenage troubles, during the festival and purchase your tickets in person.

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Depressed foster youth Ben is estranged father is dying of cancer bullied and as a result gets into a and wants her to form a bond with car accident. His recovery process her teen aged half-sister that she’s is slow, until he meets Adrienne, a never met. wheelchair user and fellow patient at the hospital who breathes hope into his life and introduces to him Find Me her grandfather, Taekwondo Master Quest Director: Tom Huang Kang. Kang not only teaches him Director: Santiago Rizzo 2017/USA/2h 23m how to walk and get back up on his 2017/USA/1h 25m Thursday, May 3, 1:30pm & Friday, feet, but also how to take charge of Friday, May 4 1:30pm & Saturday, May 4, 1:15pm his own life. Ben ultimately learns May 5, 12:30pm how to face his inner demons. Miss Arizona An emotionally wounded accoun- Director: Autumn McAlpin A non-romantic, true love story tant decides to break away from 2017-2018/USA/1h 34m between a child in crises who’s ad- routine and fnd his missing friend Wednesday, May 2, 1:45pm & dicted to grafti while losing faith who has left clues for him of her Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm in integrity and a humble teacher whereabouts throughout National who believes there is no such thing Parks across the West. A former pageant queen embarks as a bad kid—only a bad situation. on an all-night adventure with four unlikely friends she meets while Lez Bomb volunteering at a women’s shelter. Director: Jenna Laurenzo 2017/USA/1h 30m Thursday, May 3, 4:15pm & Friday, May 4, 4:00pm

Good After Bad A still-closeted young woman Ride Director: Anne-Marie Hess brings her girlfriend home for Director: Alex Ranarivelo 2017/USA/1h 38m Thanksgiving, only to have her 2017/USA/1h 37m Wednesday, May 2, 4:00pm & coming out eforts thwarted by Moko Jumbie Friday, May 4 9:15pm & Saturday, Thursday, May 3, 3:30pm the unexpected arrival of her Director: Vashti Anderson May 5, 10:30am male roommate. 2017/Trinidad, Tobago, USA/1h 34m When a troubled young teenage girl Wednesday, May 2, 1:30pm & Based on the inspiring true story (Maddie Hasson) crosses paths with Thursday, May 3, 10:45am of BMX champion John Buutljens, an eccentric bachelor (Billy Burke), a young teen raised in an abusive they form a relationship that the Inspired by the great-grandchil- white supremacist community is outside world doesn’t understand. dren of African slaves and Indian rescued when he is fostered by an indentured servants in Trinidad, unlikely interracial couple. Moko Jumbie is a love story set against a strange, magical place Mary Goes Round that pulses to the beat of soca Director: Molly McGlynn music. Amidst the ruins of a co- 2017/Canada/1h 24m conut plantation in rural Trinidad, Wednesday, May 2, 8:15pm & Asha and Roger’s taboo attraction Thursday, May 3, 8:15pm grows, despite family disapproval, I Can. I Will. I Did. political turmoil, and mysterious Director: Nadine Truong When a substance-abuse coun- hauntings from ancestral spirits. 2016/USA/1h 47m selor gets arrested for a DUI Wednesday, May 2, 11:15am & and returns to her hometown of Friday, May 4, 10:45am Niagara Falls, she learns that her

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best Salsa dancers are separated pursuit, the group unwittingly rap- after the death of their father only pels into a break in the space-time to be reunited years later on op- continuum where time passes much posing ends of gentrifcation. slower than on the surface. With no hope for rescue, they descend further into the cave and uncover the most coveted urban legend in Rust Creek history and fnd themselves in the Urban Country Director: Jen McGowan crossfre for its control. Director: Teddy Smith 2018/USA/2h 28m 2017/USA/1h 28m Thursday, May 3, 9:00pm & Friday, Friday, May 4, 4:00pm & Saturday, May 4, 8:30pm May 5, 3:00pm Tatterdemalion When an overachieving college senior Director: Ramaa Mosley Faith must choose between a life makes a wrong turn, her road trip 2016/USA/1h 36m in the city and a hard-work and becomes a life-changing fght for sur- Wednesday, May 2, 6:00pm & no-frills country lifestyle in order vival in the wilds of eastern Kentucky. Thursday, May 3, 1:00pm to learn who she really is and what Unlovable she wants out of life. Tatterdemalion, a dramatic thrill- Director: Suzi Yoonessi er about a young army veteran 2017/USA/1h 19m sufering from PTSD who returns Wednesday, May 2, 6:45pm & home to the Ozarks to look for her Thursday, May 3, 6:15pm estranged brother and fnds an abandoned young boy in the woods. A sex- and love-addict goes into As she searches for answers about recovery and learns what real inti- Sadie who the child is, she discovers a macy is when she starts Director: Megan Grifths mysterious world of folklore, clan making music. When Jeff Tried to Save 2017/USA/1h 36m rules and lies, ultimately putting her the World Thursday, May 3, 6:00pm & Friday, own life in jeopardy to protect the Director: Kendall Goldberg May 4, 6:15 PM young boy and fnd out the truth. 2017/USA/1h 34m Wednesday, May 2, 9:15pm & While her father is away serving in Thursday, May 3, 8:45pm the military, Sadie battles to pre- serve his place on the home front When the manager of an old- when her mother takes an interest school bowling alley, discovers in a new man. the owner’s plans to sell, saving Winky’s World means pulling himself out of the gutter, too. Time Trap Directors: Ben Foster & Mark Dennis 2016/USA/1h 27m Friday, May 4, 3:15pm & Saturday, May 5, 5:30pm Shine Director: Anthony Nardolillo A group of students venture into the 2015-2016/USA, UK/1h 35m deep caves of remote Texas to lo- Friday, May 4, 9:00pm & Saturday, cate a favorite archaeology profes- May 5, 12:45pm sor who inexplicably has gone missing while searching for the Fountain Two brothers once East Harlem’s of Youth. In the course of their

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kidnapped by her neighbor and parents’ best friend. Abducted in Plain Sight is a documentary about the true story of an Idaho family who fell under the spell of a so- ciopathic neighbor with designs on 6 Weeks to Mother’s Day their 12-year-old daughter. Director: Marvin Blunte 2017/USA/1h 32m Friday, May 4, 11:15am & Saturday, May 5, 3:15pm

Set in the remote jungle of Thailand, 150 underprivileged and orphaned students attending the country’s frst bias democratic school prepare a special Director: Robin Hauser celebration to honor their remarkable 2018/USA, Spain/1h 28m adoptive Mother on Mother’s Day. Thursday, May 3, 4:15pm & Friday, May 4, 3:30pm

Over three dynamic acts, bias reveals the ways in which implicit bias afects all of us. As the flm unfolds, it explores new techniques for mitigating bias in a variety of A Fine Line settings. Director: Joanna James 2015-2016/USA, Spain, Italy, Greece/1h 20m Thursday, May 3, 11:15am & Friday, May 4, 10:30am

A Fine Line explores why only 6% of head chefs/restaurant owners are Daughters of the Sexual women, and fnds that these sys- Revolution: The Untold tematic reasons apply to industries Story of the Dallas across the board. Cowboys Cheerleaders Director: Dana Adam Shapiro 2018/USA/1h 25m Friday, May 4, 8:15pm & Saturday, May 5, 12:45pm

Daughters Of The Sexual Revolu- Abducted in Plain Sight tion is the never-before-told story of the late Suzanne Mitchell, the Director: Skye Borgman fercely loyal den mother of the 2017/USA/1h 31m original squad of the Dallas Cow- Thursday, May 3, 9:15pm & Friday, boys Cheerleaders. May 4, 8:30pm

Twelve-year-old Jan Broberg was

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of original thinking that weaves 2017/USA/1h 27m evolution, emergence, energy, dark Wednesday, May 2, 3:45pm & ecology, and the end of nature into a Thursday, May 3, 3:15pm story that explains our place among the species of Earth’s household. A young man with cerebral palsy over- comes a paralyzed left hand, bullies, Emanuel and stereotypes, while dreaming of Skid Row Marathon Director: Brian Ivie becoming a rock guitarist even though Director: Mark Hayes 2017/USA/1h 10m he is told he will never succeed. His 2017/USA/1h 25m Friday, May 4, 6:45pm & Saturday, dreams become reality as he leads his Thursday, May 3, 1:45pm & Friday, May 5, 12:30pm own band, inspired by the band Korn May 4, 1:00pm to express himself through music. Twenty one-year-old white su- Love Always, Mom A criminal court judge starts a running premacist Dylann Roof walked into Directors: Tricia Russo & Craig E. club on L.A.’s skid row, where he a bible study and murdered nine Shapiro trains a motley group of homeless African Americans during their clos- 2017/USA/1h 35m people to run international marathons. ing prayer. This is the story of the Wednesday, May 2, 5:45pm & victims and survivors of that night. Thursday, May 3, 10:00am

A story of a stage 4 cancer survivor Origin Story and her husband’s journey to have Director: Kulap Vilaysack a child using an egg donor and a 2017/Laos, USA/1h 46m surrogate. With laughter and tears, Thursday, May 3, 6:45pm & Friday, we witness a mother’s love letter May 4, 6:00pm STUMPED to her unborn child. Director: Robin Berghaus Intelligent Lives Kulap Vilaysack is on an interna- 2017/USA/1h 12m Director: Dan Habib tional quest to meet the biological Wednesday, May 2, 8:30pm & 2018/USA/1h 11m father never knew. Follow this Thursday, May 3, 10:15am Wednesday, May 2, 3:00pm & deeply personal but universally rel- Thursday, May 3, 3:00pm evant tale of immigration, confict, When a flmmaker loses his limbs, identity, and personal responsibility. he turns to stand-up comedy as Three young adults with intellectu- therapy and undergoes a dou- al disabilities — Micah, Naieer, and Man Made ble-arm transplant in the hope of Naomie — challenge perceptions of Director: T Cooper reclaiming his independence. intelligence as they navigate high 2018/USA/1h 38m school, college, and the workforce. Thursday, May 3, 6:30pm & Satur- day, May 5, 10:45am

The lives of four transgender male Roller Dreams bodybuilders are traced as they prepare Director: Kate Hickey to step on stage at the only all-trans 2017/USA, Australia/1h 22m Surviving Home bodybuilding competition in the world. Friday, May 4, 4:15pm & Saturday, Directors: Jillian Moul & Matthew Moul May 5, 10:15am 2008-2017/USA/1h 25m Living in the Future’s Past Friday, May 4, 5:45pm & Saturday, Director: Susan Kucera It’s 1984 and Venice Beach, CA is May 5, 1:15pm 2017/USA/1h 24m at the epicenter of a pop-culture Thursday, May 3, 5:30pm & Friday, explosion. People of color seek They survived war, yet over the years, May 4, 3:45pm refuge and fock together to create fve U.S. military veterans from roller dancing! But just as roller diferent generations must fnd their Academy Award® winner, Jef Mind Over Matter dancing fourishes forces conspire own unique bridge of connection in Bridges presents this tour de force Director: Sebastien Paquet to take their dreams away. order to survive and thrive back home.

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In 1963, Michigan State Head Coach Dufy Daugherty gave 23 African American young men the opportunity of a lifetime. The daughter of football legend Gene Washington uncovers how the frst fully integrat- The Disunited States of ed college football team in America America changed the face of football. Director: Luis Prieto 2017/USA/1h 28m Wednesday, May 2, 6:15pm & REEL Thursday, May 3, 5:45pm

Follow the divisive 2016 presiden- tial election from six drastically diferent perspectives of Ameri- When They Awake Directors: P.J. Marcellino & BORVILLE REDENBACHER’SU®, A TFRIEND OF FILMT SINCE 1969ER cans spread across America. Hermon Farahi & THE ONLY LEADING MICROWAVABLE POPCORN BRAND THAT USES REAL BUTTER.* 2017/Canada, USA/1h 30m Wednesday, May 2, 1:15pm & Sat- urday, May 5, 3:45 pm

When They Awake documents a generation of established and The Need To GROW emerging Indigenous musicians in a moment of cultural and politi- Directors: Rob Herring & Ryan Wirick cal resurgence, as they transform 2014-2017/USA/1h 35m historical trauma into a stirring, Thursday, May 3, 12:30pm & Fri- hopeful vision of the future. day, May 4, 12:45pm

With an estimated 60 years of farmable soil left on Earth, The Need To GROW follows the personal journeys of solution inno- vators as they fght to heal our broken food system and regenerate our planet’s dying soils. Women Like Us Director: Sally Colón-Petree 2014/USA/1h 30m Wednesday, May 2, 3:30pm & Thursday, May 3, 10:45am

Follow three women as they take a journey across the United States Through the Banks of the and Kenya, engaging with women leaders who are confronting social Red Cedar injustices and equipping women REAL STORIES. REAL VOICES. MICROWAVE POPCORN MADE WITH Director: Maya Washington with tools to create positive change. * 2018/USA/1h 9m REAL BUTTER. Orville Redenbacher’s® is a proud sponsor Friday, May 4, 1:45pm & Saturday, of the 2018 Bentonville Film Festival. May 5, 10:00am

Every year, thousands of children in the U.S. are killed or severely injured due to gun violence. In this intimate portrait, Darchel and Jacob Mohler learn to cope with the tragic loss of their daughter, Brooklynn, who was Abby the Spoon Lady fatally shot at her best friend’s home Control Dojo Girl Director: Justin Johnson in 2013. Director: Kimmy Gatewood Director: Joy Millana 2017/USA/10m 2017/USA/15m 2017/USA/13m Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm

Abby Roach is one of a dozen peo- A control freak with OCD contem- A teenage girl’s predominantly ple in the world who play profes- plates ending her life. But she can’t white peer group bullies her due to sional spoons. After spending much do it until she gets every last detail her Japanese ethnicity. of her 20’s hopping trains, she now Buttercup in order. makes her living playing spoons in Director: Megan Brotherton the three-person band ‘The Fly by 2017/USA/12m Night Rounders.’ Faced with the Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm prospect of losing her income Abby & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm is leading the Asheville Buskers Collective to fnd a resolution. On days you just can’t handle, it helps to have a friend around. Empire on Main Street Maggie hasn’t seen Janie in forever, Cowboy and Indian Director: Jessica Congdon but with a hearty brownie break- Director: Sujata Day 2017/USA/25m fast and a boozy run, they quickly 2016/USA/8m Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, make up for lost time. Still, at the Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am end of the day, they both have to & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm face some hard realities. A tireless entrepreneur jump- Allen A young Bengali bride materializes starts the transformation of a Director: Nayip Ramos and collapses in the heat. The bride neglected vacation town until her 2017/USA/24m wakes up in a cowboy’s bedroom. ambition pushes her to the brink. Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, Miscommunication abounds and the 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am unlikely pair discover things aren’t always what they seem. A black teen from south L.A falls for his white tutor. Their romance Candy Apple Red struggles as the color of their skin Director: Brenna Malloy is a reminder of their diferences. 2017/USA/4m Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, Fee 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am Director: Guen Murroni 2017/United Kingdom/10m Ask anyone right now what they The Dark of the Night Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, think of her. Some people re- Director: Robin Wright 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am member her smile. Some people 2017/USA/9m remember her laugh. Some people Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm Fee is out celebrating with her Brooklynn remember her ability to make & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm friends, but a voice from the past Director: Charlie Mysak everyone feel good about them- keeps plaguing her. Escaping the pub 2017/USA/12m selves. Good for them. But all I can A woman with a dark secret seeks for a breath of fresh air, Fee comes Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, remember is the candy apple red. A refuge from a driving storm where across a church and follows her 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am very specifc color. no one and nothing is as it seems. impulse.

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ical decline, but what if the things her daughter imagines are real?

For Muriel Laboratory Conditions Lunch Ladies Director: Rebecca Shapiro J Director: Jocelyn Stamat Director: JM Logan 2017/USA/14m 2017/USA/16m Creator: Clarissa Jacobson Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm Kill Off Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm 2017/USA/19m & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm Director: Genevieve Clay-Smith & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm 2016/Australia/15m & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm After their regular aerobics class, Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, A physician investigating her three ladies of a certain age plot 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am missing patient uncovers an illegal Two burnt out high school lunch the best way to rob a bank. experiment. ladies do whatever it bloody takes KRUMP-obsessed Sonja, can’t wait on their quest to become Johnny to start her new job in order to get Depp’s personal chefs. away from her over-bearing sister Emma. Emma’s been running the family while their mother battles cancer and believes that Sonja’s over zealous public KRUMP dancing and GREAT MUY BIEN ‘gangsta’ manifestations are causing Lady M Director: Sheyla Pool Pástor more trouble than they’re worth. It Director: Tammy Riley-Smith 2016/Cuba/15m seems that the sisters won’t see eye 2018/UK/12m Maude Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, to eye, until their world is interrupt- Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm Director: Anna Margaret Hollyman 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am ed by a kindred spirit. & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm 2017/USA/10m Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm The middle-aged students of a Hell hath no fury like an older & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm private English school in Havana woman scorned. An aging actress have very diverse aspirations, but all summons the spirit of Lady Mac- It was just another babysitting job until want to learn English in order to be beth in order to win the part in an Teeny meets the client. As the day goes prepared for a future. During their upcoming production. on, she decides to become the woman English classes, we hear about their she had no idea she always wanted to be. dreams within the new Cuba. La Peluqueria Director: Abitha Ramachandran 2017/USA/15m Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm

Valeria is determined to keep her hair Lullaby salon open despite the dwindling Director: Dale Fabrigar Moving Violation Here Now clientele. After attending a high-end 2017/USA/5m Director: Laura Waters Hinson Director: Rachel Feldman beauty school in Lebanon, Aamirah is Block 4: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm 2017/USA/12m 2017/USA/9m frustrated at her lack of employment & Friday, May 4, 3:45pm Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm opportunities in America. When & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm the two women are forced to work A young Filipino mother receives a together, tensions run high but, as mysterious package in the middle A jilted bride fnally faces the truth Marla thinks that the death of her time goes on, they begin to open of the night. Her curiosity unleash- about her ex-fancé after a newly husband has sent her daughter Au- up and realize they have far more in es a chain of events that threaten installed speed camera on her street drey into a dangerous psycholog- common than they’d expected. her life and her baby forever. pushes her to the edge.

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a cultural exchange, collaborating with 2017/USA/6m their Cuban peers on a parade to cele- Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, brate President Obama’s open border 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am policy with music in the streets. The Brownlist is a smart, satirical comedy that explores race and what it means to be “diverse” in Hollywood. Tiger by the Tail Mr. Connolly Has ALS It’s the story of a girl blessed with Director: Nicola Fan Director: Dan Habib two races, but isn’t enough of either 2017/Hong Kong/16m 2017/USA/32m to ft into the Hollywood box. Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am Refll Based in Hong Kong, this is a short A high school principal is embraced Director: Carese Bartlett flm about a teenage girl’s frst day by his community as he continues 2018/USA/11m out of a juvenile detention center. to lead the school despite rapidly Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, losing his ability to walk and speak 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am due to the efects of ALS. An elderly woman is forced to con- The Counter: 1960 front her anxiety when it appears Director: Tracy Twinkie Byrd as a stressed out, 20-year-old, 2017/USA/18m ready to prove her worth. Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am Wonder Buffalo Director: Christine T. Berg Three “WOKE” Black Students 2016-2017/USA/18m from 2017 fnd themselves seated Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) at the lunch counters in 1960. Will & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm Director: Shaandiin Tome they be served? 2017/USA/10m A coming-of-age story of a Thai Block 1: Wednesday, May 2, American teen fnding acceptance 2:30pm & Friday, May 4, 10:00am Rikers: Innocence Lost and empowerment cosplaying as Director: Garrett Hubbard her favorite superhero. On her last day, Ruby faces the in- 2017-2018/USA/15m escapable remnants of alcoholism, Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, family, and culture 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am

Hear the stories of the men and The Matchmaker women whose lives have been Director: Leonora Pitts upended and forever changed by 2017/USA/12m incarceration at New York City’s Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, Yours Sincerely, Lois Weber infamous jail. 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am Director: Svetlana Cvetko 2017/USA/6m Terrifed that his mother may not Block 3: Wednesday, May 2, 5:00pm Parade fnd the important mental stimula- & Friday, May 4, 1:15pm Director: Kira Akerman tion he believes will stave of Alzhei- 2017/Cuba and USA/6m mer’s disease, Sam sets out to fnd A stylish tribute to the prolifc and Block 2: Wednesday, May 2, her the perfect best friend within her trailblazing American silent flm 12:00pm & Friday, May 4, 10:45am new retirement community. director Lois Weber, told through the character of a young maga- High school musicians from New The Brownlist zine photographer who hopes to Orleans travel to Santiago de Cuba on Directors: Kelly Walker & Ryan Garcia impress her.

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Beast Brooklynifcation From Jappan REAVER x SPECTER Director: Ben Strang Director: Keith Miller Director: Raj Trivedi Director: Kholi Hicks 2017/USA/17m 2017/USA/11m 2017/USA/8m 2017/USA/13m Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm

When his father mysteriously goes A mother and father struggle to The pilot episode for a series about an A young woman becomes a hunter missing at sea, a teenager rallies the maintain and protect their son’s au- Indian-American family in suburban of specters: vindictive, angry beings help of his small fshing-island town thentic black self in a predominately United States. The series follows that imitate the recently deceased. to fnd him and fgure out once and white private school. It takes a frank Jappan and his family over the 20 for all why people keep disappearing conversation with the principal to years after their immigration to the on Smith Island. help the father adjust to his son’s US and explores their experiences new surroundings. through a comedic perspective.

Root For The Villain Director: Max Rissman 2017/USA/8m Brooke Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm Director: Morgan Beck Fabled Mustangs FC & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm 2016/USA/21m Director: Jennifer Morrison Director: Corrie Chen Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm 2017/USA/15m 2017/Australia/26m In a world where 1% of the pop- & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm ulation has superpowers, Lana is & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm a parole ofcer who works with A baby is coming! Unfortunately for low-level super-villains, helping Brooke and her husband James, that Episode 3 - ANODYNE: The imagi- Mustangs FC is a goal-kicking them reintegrate into society after baby is coming two months earlier native realities of two young women comedy drama about girls who are serving their prison time. than expected. Their friends and family living in a bureaucratic behavioral abandoning the sidelines and start- hurry to join them at the hospital mak- therapy ward are empowered and ing their local football club’s frst ing the experience even more stressful. afrmed through the friendship that all-female team. Against the odds, However, after having the baby, this grows between them. Anodyne is one they’ll stand united and overcome new family realizes just how important episode of the larger series, Fabled, any challenge the club, the boys, or it is to have people in your corner. that upends the patriarchal norms the opposition can throw at them, of classic fairy tales and story book all while wrestling with what it characters of our youth. means to be a girl today.

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Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm

An anthology series that sews con- nections between New Yorkers who have owned the same clothing by way of a thrift store. Sink | Episode 1 | Sink Sank Sunk Directors: Will Seefried, Sharifa Ali & William Roller 2017/USA/20m Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm

A reclusive photographer confronts Unspeakable Director: Milena Govich the death of his mother by complet- 2018/USA/15m ing her passion project: a documen- Block 2: Thursday, May 3, 3:45pm tary flm about her synchronized & Friday, May 4, 8:45pm swimming team. This episodic follows a young woman in a desperate situation whose only option to avert authorities is to claim to be a girl who disappeared years ago as a child. But when the missing girl’s family welcomes the impos- tor home, she’s forced to keep the deception alive or face the conse- quences. Unspeakable is a proof of susaneLand concept for a one-hour TV drama. Director: Andrew Olsen 2017/USA/4m Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm

Dark, comedic vignettes from Su- sane’s life. She means well and she has good intentions, but she fnds herself challenged when she winds Whatta Lark up in awkward situations. Director: America Young 2017/USA/20m Block 1: Thursday, May 3, 1:15pm & Friday, May 4, 6:15pm

A funny glimpse into the world of women and men who perform as women. Web-series Whatta Lark follows childless children’s book author Megan Threads Revere when she is forced to choose Director: Jeremy Redleaf “will I or won’t I have kids” and turns to 2017/USA/12m drag queen Whatta Lark for advice.

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BFF would like to thank our 2018 JURIED AWARDS Award Partners. And don’t forget, you can also take part by voting NARRATIVE JURY AWARD: The each Competition Film screening. winning flm will receive guaranteed distribution from a BFF distribution partner. SPECIAL AWARDS SEE IT, BE IT AWARD: Natalie DOCUMENTARY JURY AWARD: Morales: Honoring a rising and The winning flm will receive a infuential voice in the landscape mentorship prize package from ITVS. of diversity and inclusion in media, a voice that is proud to SHORTS JURY AWARD: The represent their own and future director of the winning flm will generations, with an unwavering receive the opportunity to direct a commitment to supporting typically MarVista Entertainment feature flm underrepresented groups and project. championing media that accurately refects the world we live in. The See EPISODIC JURY AWARD: It, Be It award draws its inspiration The winning content will receive a from the Geena Davis Institute on screening at and mentorship with Gender in Media and its advocacy for SeriesFest. representation of women in media. AUDIENCE AWARDS SAMSUNG CREATE AWARD: Given to the winning flm from the As voted on by you! Samsung Create Competition BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE 2018 BFF BIG VISION EMPTY WALLET BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE INCUBATOR AWARD: Given to one creator with a narrative feature BEST SHORT FILM AWARDS or series in competition. BEST EPISODIC

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NARRATIVE FEATURE SHORT FILM JURY FILM JURY Madelyn Deutch, Screenwriter/Actor Christina Campagnola, Agency for Zoey Deutch, Actor the Performing Arts Lea Thompson, Actor/Filmmaker Gil Robertson, President, African American Film Critics Association Hannah Pillemer, Head of Creative Afairs, MarVista Entertainment Naomi McDougall Jones, Writer/ Actor/Producer Wendy Sweetmore, Network B Benito Martinez, Actor EPISODIC JURY DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Jef Grace, Actor/Filmmaker FILM JURY Emmet Hughes, Actor/Screenwriter Dyllan McGee, Award Winning Randi Kleiner, Founder, SeriesFest Documentarian Aisha Tyler, Actor/Filmmaker Karen McMullen, DOC NYC Lois Vossen, Independent Lens

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