Bentonville Film Festival

Bentonville Film Festival

Movies and Sound Recording

Bentonville, Arkansas 451 followers

Co-founded by Academy Award Winner, Geena Davis - a one of a kind event that champions inclusion in media.

About us

Thank you for BFF 2019! Thank you to the filmmakers, attendees, community leaders, partners and sponsors that made BFF 2019 a possibility. With 86% of this year’s programming represented by female filmmakers and 62% represented by filmmakers of color, LGBTQ or different abilities, the sold-out showings of these films prove again that inclusion

Website
http://bentonvillefilmfestival.com
Industry
Movies and Sound Recording
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas

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  • We loved having Cassandra Freeman here in Bentonville last week for the Inaugural Belonging Summit at Walmart!

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    Creatricity's Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer | Entertainment Industry Leader

    🌟 Exploring the Path to Meaningful Change and Inclusivity 🌟 Recently, I had the privilege of participating in Walmart's remarkable event – the Belonging Summit. This gathering left a profound impact on me and countless others, sparking essential conversations on fostering inclusion and a sense of belonging. 💭 "Who are we without Belonging? Who are we if we don't feel comfortable in our skin?" These questions prompt us to reflect inwardly. They remind me of James Baldwin's wise words, "The place in which I'll fit will not exist until I make it." Walmart's commitment to driving change amplifies our collective journey toward true Belonging, on a global scale. 🌍 Society advances through the visionaries and dreamers who dare to push boundaries. Belonging serves as a powerful catalyst to redefine and expand the boundaries of inclusion, making space for complex, vital dialogues. At the heart of my career and my company, Creatricity, lies the belief in creating space for all to collaborate and grow. 🙏 I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Walmart family and Chief of Belonging Officer A. Denise Malloy - Deaderick for the invitation to join this inspiring lineup of speakers, including luminaries like Tia Mowry, Natalie Morales, and R.K. Russell. I'm continually impressed by Walmart's visionary leadership and their unwavering commitment to fostering change. 💎 Bentonville, Arkansas, stands as a shining gem in this journey, and I'm continuously inspired by the community's warmth and vision. Thank you for the warm welcome Maya Bowie Twilla Brooks, our brilliant moderator Tony Waller, and the entire Bentonville Film Festival Festival family, including Madeline Di Nonno and Wendy Guerrero, for making this experience truly exceptional. Let's continue our quest to create a world where everyone feels they truly belong. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #BelongingSummit #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #ChangeMakers

  • Congratulations to our BFF Alumni Director and Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media on such an important project in the works! Great article in Variety ❤️

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