major · North America
Bentonville Film Festival
Bentonville, USA · FilmFreeway
Founded in 2015 by Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater. Champions inclusion and diversity in media. Films must meet specific inclusion criteria (gender, racial/ethnic, LGBTQ+, or disability representation in cast/crew). Features narrative, documentary, and short film competitions. Also hosts the BFF Inclusion Summit and distribution partnerships.
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earlybird deadline · passed
Sat, November 1, 2025
regular deadline · passed
Thu, January 15, 2026
late deadline · passed
Sun, March 1, 2026
The Facts
Festival dates
Tue, June 16, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026
Notification
Expected by Wed, April 1, 2026