Panelists from Variety’s '10 Producers to Watch' list discussed the evolving landscape of the film industry, focusing on the rise of independent films, financial constraints, and the crucial role of film festivals.

Sheryl Glubok's screwball comedy 'Welcome To The Fishbowl' has premiered successfully at the Bentonville Film Festival. The film features stars of the world slam poetry scene.

Archival producer Rochelle Widdowson has voiced concerns about the potential impact of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on the media business and historical archives.

The Bentonville Film Festival is celebrating fresh voices and regional talent, while actress Geena Davis has joined the cast of the Amazon MGM action film 'The Kellys'.

The Bentonville Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its 12th edition, scheduled for June 15-21, with Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick confirmed to attend the opening night's 'Family Movie'.

Jacob 'Jake' Aija Aini Hawkes stars in 'Iakwe: Hello, Goodbye,' a short film at the Bentonville Film Festival that closely reflects his own deeply personal Marshallese-themed experiences.

The documentary 'Seized' is gaining attention at the Bentonville Film Festival for its portrayal of a disastrous police raid on the Marion County Record in August 2023, which resulted in the death of a 98-year-old woman and raised First and Fourth Amendment concerns.

Writer-director Sal Bardo's debut feature film, 'Out of the Woods,' starring Frances Fisher, Bruce Davison, and Mimi Kennedy, is making its U.S. debut at the Bentonville Film Festival after a decade in the making.

Variety magazine has unveiled its list of 10 producers to watch for the class of 2026, who will be honored at the Bentonville Film Festival.

The Bentonville Film Festival Foundation has announced the lineup for its 2026 event, with Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s 'Family Movie' set to open and 'Little House on the Prairie' closing the festival.

Skateboarder-turned-actor Isiah Hilt spoke at the Bentonville Film Festival about Catherine Hardwicke’s film ‘Street Smart,’ describing it as having a "homeless 'Breakfast Club' kind of vibe."

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick directed and starred with their children in the horror-comedy 'Family Movie,' which opened the 12th Annual Bentonville Film Festival.

Actress Katherine LaNasa will be honored with the Variety Virtuoso Award at the Bentonville Film Festival for her career achievements in film and television, including her recent role in 'The Sex Lives of College Girls.'