Back by popular demand…  After a 90 second sell-out last month, turns out you might not miss Matthew McConaughey after all! In addition to our previously announced screening of The Rivals of Amziah King & Q+A at Filmland 2026, ACS is thrilled to announce an additional opportunity to hear from Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey during: A Conversation with Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols at 3:30PM on August 14th, in partnership with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. It’s going to be a whole Matthew McConaughey day!

Matthew McConaughey Day Timeline:

• 3:30 PM - A Conversation with Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols - AMFA Performing Arts Theater
• 4:30 PM - Happy Hour - AMFA Atrium / Sponsor Lounge
• 6:00 PM - The Rivals of Amziah King & Q+A with Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols - AMFA Performing Arts Theater - NEW TIME

About A Conversation with Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols

Together, Nichols and McConaughey will dive into Matthew’s remarkable career, the moments that shaped him, and the stories behind one of Hollywood’s most epic filmographies. Expect insight, humor, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of banter you won’t hear anywhere else.

Variety will honor Matthew McConaughey with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award. The award recognizes artists who have broken barriers in the industry and withstood the test of time. McConaughey will accept the honor for his career achievements, including his upcoming role in Andrew Patterson’s The Rivals of Amziah King.

Tickets: $75

• Sponsor Pre-Sale: Monday, July 27 @ 8AM
• Member Pre-Sale: Tuesday, July 28 @ 8AM
• Waitlist Pre-Sale: Wednesday, July 29 @ 8AM-Noon
• General Public Sale: Wednesday, July 29 @ Noon (if tickets are still available)

Please keep in mind, tickets are limited, and just like last time, they will go fast. Our sponsors and members get advance access to buy before anyone else. We cannot guarantee there will be tickets left by the time we reach the Waitlist Pre- Sale and General Public Sale. Want first access? Become a sponsor or member today and get in on the presale.

Already have tickets to The Rivals of Amziah King & Q+A? Great! Those tickets are still valid with no changes to that evening event. Now, you can make a day of it! This newly announced conversation is a separate ticketed event taking place earlier in the day. Guests wishing to attend both experiences will need tickets to each event