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writer/director Jay Duplass, moderated by Peter Debruge
Acclaimed writer/director/actor Jay Duplass (Transparent, Togetherness, Wild Wild Country) will open Filmland with his latest film The Baltimorons on Wednesday at 2:30 pm. The Hollywood Reporter said the film is “[m]arbled with a tender vein of melancholy alongside its unforced comedy” and declared it to be “a stealth charmer.” On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi (Liz Larsen), an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection. A Q+A with Duplass will follow the screening.
Raise a glass at Filmland! ACS Members and daily ticketholders are invited to mingle in the AMFA Atrium for complimentary drinks, tasty snacks, and great conversation before the evening’s screenings.
writer/director Tony Tost and actor Paul Walter Hauser, moderated by Peter Debruge
Americana stars Hauser along with Syndney Sweeney, Halsey, Eric Dane and Simon Rex. Lionsgate will release the film exclusively in theaters nationwide on August 15th but the audience at Filmland will get a special sneak preview. The synopsis reads: “A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).” The film is written and directed by Tony Tost and produced by Alex Saks.
Tost is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Creative Writing MFA program and a part-time Fayetteville resident. He has served as the showrunner for shows such as Poker Face and Damnation. He is looking forward to sharing the film with Arkansans.
"I'm very excited to have my first film screen as part of Filmland here in my adopted home of Arkansas,” said Tost. “In making Americana, I wanted to return to the kinds of stories that made me fall in love with the movies in the first place. That mostly means Westerns, ‘70s drive-in movies, and independent films from the ‘90s. My hope is that our movie can bring those types of old school pleasures while also providing a fresh perspective on the Western genre and some unexpected surprises along the way."
Jay Duplass
Jay Duplass talks about trying out his dream of making movies, how he sucked at it for ten years, then kinda figured it out with his brother and made some good movies for ten years, then they stopped making movies together, Jay got sad and went dormant for 14 years, then he started making movies again even though we’re probs living in the apocalypse now.
Jay will then take questions and lead a group discussion on how to make art in the apocalypse
Chad Hartigan
From $40K micro-budget beginnings to Sundance hits and studio-backed indies, Chad Hartigan has navigated the ever-shifting landscape of independent film. In this workshop, he breaks down what it really takes to get an indie film made in 2025.
directors Andy McMillan, Tim Grant
An enigmatic drifter suffering from terminal cancer lives out his dream of floating down the Mississippi River on a ramshackle houseboat, until the truthfulness of his story is questioned.
Raise a glass at Filmland! ACS Members and daily ticketholders are invited to mingle in the AMFA Atrium for complimentary drinks, tasty snacks, and great conversation before the evening’s screenings.
director Chad Hartigan, moderated by Kathryn Tucker
Dubbed a “sweet, sexy and smart” rom-com by Deadline, The Threesome was filmed in Little Rock. Director Chad Hartigan will attend Filmland for a special Q+A after its Arkansas premiere, hot off the heels of its world premiere at SXSW last Spring.
The Threesome stars Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruby Cruz, Jaboukie Young-White and Julia Sweeney. The logline reads: “A spontaneous night between longtime friends Olivia (Deutch) and Connor (Hauer-King) with a stranger, Jenny (Cruz), sparks romance, pregnancy, and a tangled, heartfelt journey into adulthood.” Indiewire says, “Chad Hartigan's surprisingly dramatic story about a three-way gone wrong imagines a new kind of rom-com for the messiness of the modern world."
When his peeping passions become compromised, Todd decides he’ll do whatever it takes to continue stalking his beloved Claire. An obsessive HOA fleet and a dense boyfriend are obstacles Todd must dance around if he wants to sing his way into Claire’s heart. As Claire gets wrapped up in the lies of her fiancé and the web of her stalker, she must escape the two most toxic relationships she’s ever faced.
Making a musical is making a movie… join the producers, director and writers of the independent feature comedy musical, Peeping Todd, and learn how they went from concept to production on a low budget musical with sprawling production value.
Q+A with the Audience Award winner following the screenings.
“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
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.
“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
Q+A with Directors Jack Porter Lofton & Jeff 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.
Q+A with Directors Jack Porter Lofton & Jeff 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.
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.
“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
Q+A with the Audience Award winner following the screenings.
“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
“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
“Leo” by Christopher Millham
“Mae” by Kristopher Pistole
“Moth” by Claire Barnett
“My Dear God” by Tara Sheffer
“Salad Days” by Corbin Pitts
“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
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.
Directed by Nancy Pop, a young poet faces crippling writer's block amidst an unexpected pregnancy.
Writer/Director Neil LaBute and Actors David Arquette & Gia Crovatin
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.
Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision
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.
Cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC
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.
Special thank you to our industry partner, Final Draft, for their support of filmmakers in Arkansas.
Screenwriter Spade Robinson
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.
Director Kristian R. Hill and Producer Jennifer Washington
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.
Gaffer Brian Johnson, Film Gear Rentals
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.
Writer/Director Neil LaBute and Actors David Arquette & Gia Crovatin
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.
Aaron Saffa, Manager of the New Filmmaker Program at Panavision
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.
Cinematographer Mark Irwin, ASC/CSC
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.
Special thank you to our industry partner, Final Draft, for their support of filmmakers in Arkansas.
Screenwriter Spade Robinson
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.
Director Kristian R. Hill and Producer Jennifer Washington
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.
Gaffer Brian Johnson, Film Gear Rentals
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.
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.
Filmland 2024 will be held at the brand new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in downtown Little Rock, AR
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: Arkansas 2024 are open until June 1, 2024. Click here to learn more about submitting your film.
Of course! Click here to join our volunteer list. We'll be in touch as opportunities become available.
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!
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.
