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Filmland

OCTOBER 2023 6-7
ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK

MORE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING SOON

To be the very first to know what's screening at Filmland 2022, become a member or sponsor.

Filmland is made possible by ACS Premiere Sponsor the Tyson Family Foundation; Presenting Sponsors Courtyard by Marriott–Little Rock Downtown and the Rahman Family Fund; and Executive Producer Sponsors City of Little Rock, The Arkansas Arts Council, Slim Chickens, The Stella Boyle Smith Trust, and Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau

FILMLAND

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

JUMP TO A DAY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 12:00PM

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

Student Shorts - Block 1

Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open: 11:45AM

Tickets: $10

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Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 1:15PM

Filmland: Arkansas Professional Shorts

Professional Shorts - Block 1

Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open: 1:00PM

Tickets: $10

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Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 2:30PM

Filmland: Arkansas Features

Daughter of the White River

Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open: 2:15PM

Tickets: $10

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In Depression-Era Arkansas, River People lived free in floating communities of houseboats. Houseboat girl Helen Spence avenged her father's death to become a teenage folk hero and legendary badass the world needs today.

Filmland Workshop 2023

Workshop Starts: 4:00PM

Filmland Workshop

Practical Special Effects: Blood, Guts, & Make-Up

Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open: 3:45PM

Tickets: $10

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Learn the tricks of the trade for practical visual FX and make-up with Sahlah Tepes. Sahlah served as the FX director for both of Jason Pitts' Voorhees films, Adam Sigal's The Tower, and Inthralled by Doug Bangston. She will discuss blood squibs effects, monster make-up, and perform a bullet strike air squib demonstration.

Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 6:15PM

Filmland: Arkansas Features

Ghosts of the Void

Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open: 6:00PM

Tickets: $10

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Spending the night in her car, a newly-homeless woman wrestles with exhaustion, her crumbling marriage, and the threat of mysterious, masked strangers.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 10:30AM

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

Student Shorts - Block 2

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 10:15AM

Tickets: $10

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Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 11:15AM

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

Student Shorts - Block 3

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 11:00AM

Tickets: $10

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Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 12:15PM

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

Student Shorts - Block 4

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 12:00PM

Tickets: $10

BUY TICKETS

Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 2:00PM

Filmland: Arkansas Professional Shorts

Professional Shorts - Block 2

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 1:45PM

Tickets: $10

BUY TICKETS

Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 3:00PM

Filmland: Arkansas Professional Shorts

Professional Shorts - Block 3

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 2:45PM

Tickets: $10

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Filmland Workshop 2023

Workshop Starts: 4:30PM

Demystifying Entertainment Law

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 4:15PM
Workshop with

Matthew Rogers, entertainment attorney

Tickets: $10

During any film or television production there are a variety of legal dos and don'ts that are vital to its success. Avoid common pitfalls with a primer on what film industry contracts and agreements are necessary to move into production. Join us for a discussion with New York-based attorney Matthew Rogers that will help you navigate the legalese of pre-production!

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Filmland: Arkansas 2023

Show Starts: 6:00PM

Filmland: Arkansas Features

Unfix

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Doors Open: 5:45PM

Tickets: $10

At the young age of 11, Ari was forced into conversion therapy following a brief encounter with another boy. Now Ari is 35 years old and “fixed.”

But when a series of unfortunate events collide, Ari’s world crumbles, awakening dormant questions about his authentic self.

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Filmland News

ACS OPENS FILMLAND: ARKANSAS SHORTS + FEATURES SUBMISSIONS
FILMLAND FINDS NEW HOME AT THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 

Filmland 2022 photos

FILMLAND SCREENINGS

FILMLAND: ARKANSAS Program

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Shorts

November 5, 2022

Show Starts: 2:45pm
Doors Open: 2:15pm

Tickets: $15

Conversation

Q+A with the Audience Award Winner following the screenings. Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision will be on hand to award at $15,000 camera equipment grant to the Audience Award Winner.

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

“Buffalo + Wolfy” by Rebecca Ozer

“Bunny” by Corey Clifford + Ryan Lagod

“New Boo” by Nancy Pop

“Shipwreck” by Lisa Cole

"The Blue Dress" by Clayton Henderson

“The Devil Will Run” by Noah Glenn

“The Show” by Jesse Gi

“Thirst” by Andrea Schmitz

“Voices of God” by Cole Borgstadt

“Yes, Mother!” by Misha Calvert

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St.

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

November 5, 2022

Show Starts: 10:00am
Doors Open: 9:30am

Tickets: $15

Conversation

Q+A with the Audience Award winner following the screenings.

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

“Dandelion” by Paula Blanco Perez

“DOUBLE TROUBLE!” by Levi Matthew Smith + Blake Dean Allen

“Just Benjamin” by Paige Murphy

“Kind Eyes” by Casey L. Floyd

“Spirit Day” by Annie Knight + Greg Shea

“Susan + Leslie” by Claire Barnett

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St.

Filmland: Arkansas - Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight

The 'Vous

November 3, 2022

Show Starts: 3:00pm
Doors Open: 2:30pm

Tickets: $20

Conversation

Q+A with Directors Jack Porter LoftonJeff Dailey

Celebrating its 70th year, the world famous Memphis BBQ restaurant The Rendezvous faces unprecedented change when the legendary waiters retire and the family institution moves into a third generation.

Celebrating its 70th year, the world famous Memphis BBQ restaurant The Rendezvous faces unprecedented change when the legendary waiters retire and the family institution moves into a third generation. 

After Party

Mockingbird Bar & Tacos

1220 S Main St.

Filmland 5 Arkansas Program

Filmland: Arkansas - Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight

The 'Vous

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Show Starts: 3:00pm
Doors Open: 2:30pm
Conversation

Q+A with Directors Jack Porter LoftonJeff Dailey

Tickets: $20

Celebrating its 70th year, the world famous Memphis BBQ restaurant The Rendezvous faces unprecedented change when the legendary waiters retire and the family institution moves into a third generation.
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Celebrating its 70th year, the world famous Memphis BBQ restaurant The Rendezvous faces unprecedented change when the legendary waiters retire and the family institution moves into a third generation. 

Filmland 5 Arkansas Program

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Shorts

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Show Starts: 2:45pm
Doors Open: 2:15pm
Conversation

Q+A with the Audience Award Winner following the screenings. Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision will be on hand to award at $15,000 camera equipment grant to the Audience Award Winner.

Tickets: $15

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022
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“Buffalo + Wolfy” by Rebecca Ozer

“Bunny” by Corey Clifford + Ryan Lagod

“New Boo” by Nancy Pop

“Shipwreck” by Lisa Cole

"The Blue Dress" by Clayton Henderson

“The Devil Will Run” by Noah Glenn

“The Show” by Jesse Gi

“Thirst” by Andrea Schmitz

“Voices of God” by Cole Borgstadt

“Yes, Mother!” by Misha Calvert

Filmland 5 Arkansas Program

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Student Shorts

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Show Starts: 10:00am
Doors Open: 9:30am
Conversation

Q+A with the Audience Award winner following the screenings.

Tickets: $15

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022
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“Dandelion” by Paula Blanco Perez

“DOUBLE TROUBLE!” by Levi Matthew Smith + Blake Dean Allen

“Just Benjamin” by Paige Murphy

“Kind Eyes” by Casey L. Floyd

“Spirit Day” by Annie Knight + Greg Shea

“Susan + Leslie” by Claire Barnett

FILMLAND: ARKANSAS Digital Experience

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Digital Shorts

October 28, 2022

to

November 16, 2022

Tickets: $15

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

“Back to Bora Bora" by Dwight Jackson

Bienvenidos a Los Angeles” by Lisa Cole

“Flight” by Tyler Horne

“Good Gorgeous Hell” by Reed Cash Carson

“LALO” by Timothy Barnett

“SUNSCREEN” by Edna Luise Biesold

“The Molok” by Sam Wilson

“Uncle” by Trenton Mynatt + Mary McDade

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Digital Student Shorts

October 28, 2022

to

November 16, 2022

Tickets: $15

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

“Leo” by Christopher Millham

“Mae” by Kristopher Pistole

“Moth” by Claire Barnett

“My Dear God” by Tara Sheffer

“Salad Days” by Corbin Pitts

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas Digital Outdoor Shorts

October 28, 2022

to

November 16, 2022

Tickets: $15

Official Selections from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

“Heal the River” by Paulina Sobczak

“Limits: The Story of ArkanSTOL” by Zak Heald + Nicholas Wiench

“Well Worn Life with Dani Reyes-Acosta” by Daniel Mitchell

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas - Poets Are the Destroyers

October 28, 2022

to

November 4, 2022

Tickets: $15

Official Selection from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

Directed by Nancy Pop, a young poet faces crippling writer's block amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

Filmland: Arkansas

Filmland: Arkansas - The Send-Off

October 28, 2022

to

November 4, 2022

Tickets: $15

Official Selection from Filmland: Arkansas 2022

Directed by John-Michael Powell When Emmy Award winning actor, Dan Richards, throws an impromptu soirée at his Hollywood home with only his closest friends in attendance, a fun evening devolves into something much darker after Dan makes an unexpected announcement to the group.

FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshops

Give-And-Take: Directors and Actors in Collaboration on Stage and Screen

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 12:30pm
Doors Open: 12:00pm
Participants

Writer/Director Neil LaBute and Actors David Arquette & Gia Crovatin

Tickets: $25

During this interactive workshop, participants will explore one of the biggest responsibilities of a director—blocking and rehearsing with actors. This workshop will focus on how to effectively communicate with actors and will discuss both the actor's and director's approach to staging a scene.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshops

Cinematography: The Five Ingredients of Powerful Imagery

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 2:15pm
Doors Open: 1:45pm
Participant

Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision

Tickets: $25

This Panavision presentation discusses the key considerations in creating powerful, professional imagery. With the many choices brought by new imaging technology, it’s crucial that not only cinematographers, but producers, directors and other industry professionals understand both the reasons for, and the impact of these choices throughout the production pipeline. This presentation is designed to illuminate these topics in a way that is engaging for camera professionals, but also accessible for a general industry audience.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Cinematography: REEL Secrets From Behind the Camera

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 4:00pm
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Participant

Cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC

Tickets: $35

For the past 50 years, expert cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC has worked on 150 films, including major hits like Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary and The Fly. Join us for a fascinating discussion on what goes on behind the camera and gain insight into Irwin's long and successful career and his films.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Special thank you to our industry partner, Final Draft, for their support of filmmakers in Arkansas.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Screenwriting: The Craft of Character

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 10:00am
Doors Open 9:30am
Participant

Screenwriter Spade Robinson

Tickets: $25

This workshop takes screenwriters through a replicable process for developing multi-dimensional characters. It will include industry standard character development exercises and putting these approaches to work for your current and future screenplays. By the end of the workshop, writers will have the tools to develop compelling characters for the rest of their careers. Thanks to our Industry Partner Final Draft, participants will receive 6 months free of Final Draft 12.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Development: From Shorts to Features

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Workshop Starts: 1:00pm
Doors Open: 12:30pm
Participants

Tickets: $30

Documentarians Jennifer Washington and Kristian Hill share their experiences and reflect on the key steps they took toward their goal of making a feature film. Following a screening of their short film "Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project the filmmakers will discuss their journey from showing this short at the Cannes Film Festival to making their feature film God Save Give 'Em Drum Machines.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Film Gear 101: The Grip Truck

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Workshop Starts: 12:00pm
Doors Open: 11:30am
Participant

Gaffer Brian Johnson, Film Gear Rentals

Tickets: $15

Ever wondered what all that stuff is on a film set? Walk through a grip van during this hands-on, interactive workshop to find out! You’ll learn from experienced grips with Arkansas’ leading equipment rental service, Film Gear Rentals, what the common pieces of equipment are, what they do, and how to use them.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshops

Give-And-Take: Directors and Actors in Collaboration on Stage and Screen

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 12:30pm
Doors Open: 12:00pm
Participants

Writer/Director Neil LaBute and Actors David Arquette & Gia Crovatin

Tickets: $25

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During this interactive workshop, participants will explore one of the biggest responsibilities of a director—blocking and rehearsing with actors. This workshop will focus on how to effectively communicate with actors and will discuss both the actor's and director's approach to staging a scene.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshops

Cinematography: The Five Ingredients of Powerful Imagery

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 2:15pm
Doors Open: 1:45pm
Participant

Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision

Tickets: $25

This is some text inside of a div block.

This Panavision presentation discusses the key considerations in creating powerful, professional imagery. With the many choices brought by new imaging technology, it’s crucial that not only cinematographers, but producers, directors and other industry professionals understand both the reasons for, and the impact of these choices throughout the production pipeline. This presentation is designed to illuminate these topics in a way that is engaging for camera professionals, but also accessible for a general industry audience.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Cinematography: REEL Secrets From Behind the Camera

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 4:00pm
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Participant

Cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC

Tickets: $35

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For the past 50 years, expert cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC has worked on 150 films, including major hits like Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary and The Fly. Join us for a fascinating discussion on what goes on behind the camera and gain insight into Irwin's long and successful career and his films.

After Party

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

614 President Clinton Ave.

Special thank you to our industry partner, Final Draft, for their support of filmmakers in Arkansas.

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Screenwriting: The Craft of Character

Friday, November 4, 2022

Workshop Starts: 10:00am
Doors Open 9:30am
Participant

Screenwriter Spade Robinson

Tickets: $25

This is some text inside of a div block.

This workshop takes screenwriters through a replicable process for developing multi-dimensional characters. It will include industry standard character development exercises and putting these approaches to work for your current and future screenplays. By the end of the workshop, writers will have the tools to develop compelling characters for the rest of their careers. Thanks to our Industry Partner Final Draft, participants will receive 6 months free of Final Draft 12.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Development: From Shorts to Features

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Workshop Starts: 1:00pm
Doors Open: 12:30pm
Participants

Tickets: $30

This is some text inside of a div block.

Documentarians Jennifer Washington and Kristian Hill share their experiences and reflect on the key steps they took toward their goal of making a feature film. Following a screening of their short film "Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project the filmmakers will discuss their journey from showing this short at the Cannes Film Festival to making their feature film God Save Give 'Em Drum Machines.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

Filmland 5 Workshop

Filmland Workshop

Film Gear 101: The Grip Truck

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Workshop Starts: 12:00pm
Doors Open: 11:30am
Participant

Gaffer Brian Johnson, Film Gear Rentals

Tickets: $15

This is some text inside of a div block.

Ever wondered what all that stuff is on a film set? Walk through a grip van during this hands-on, interactive workshop to find out! You’ll learn from experienced grips with Arkansas’ leading equipment rental service, Film Gear Rentals, what the common pieces of equipment are, what they do, and how to use them.

After Party

The Rail Yard

1212 E 6th St

FAQs

What is Filmland?

Filmland is the Arkansas Cinema Society's annual curated celebration of cinema, hosted at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock, packed with celebrities, Arkansas filmmakers, and film lovers from all over the South.

ACS is proud of Filmland's unique, star-studded, intimate, quality-over-quantity program. Every screening and event hosts acclaimed filmmakers from across the world for an in-depth conversation about the making of the film or their craft.

The festival also hosts educational workshops for all ages and every aspect of filmmaking. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there is something to learn for everyone from renowned industry professionals at Filmland.

Where is Filmland?

Filmland 2023 will be held at the brand new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in downtown Little Rock, AR

What kind of films screen at Filmland?

ACS screens a collection of filmmaker-accompanied, cutting-edge, relevant, curated films and television shows, as well as a selection of Arkansas films--either made by an Arkansan or made in Arkansas.


Submissions for FILMLAND:

Submissions for Filmland: Arkansas 2023 have closed. Click here to learn more about submitting your film next year.

Can I volunteer at Filmland?

Of course! Click here to join our volunteer list. We'll be in touch as opportunities become available.

How do I get tickets to Filmland?

Tickets will be available on our website once the program is announced. To gain early access to tickets, consider becoming a sponsor or a member and also enjoy year-round benefits!

I'm coming in from out of town. Where can I stay?

What is your refund policy?

As a small arts non-profit, we are not able to offer refunds. However, you are welcome to get in touch with us to put your unused ticket purchase toward a future event.