Bentonville Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) is an annual festival in Bentonville, Arkansas, founded in 2015 by Geena Davis and produced by the BFFoundation. It is notable for its mission to promote inclusion and diversity in entertainment, and it showcases a mix of features, documentaries, episodics, shorts, and family films, with strong support for underrepresented storytellers. The festival is also significant in the circuit for its industry partnerships and its reputation for offering distribution opportunities to award winners.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 640 B Street Bentonville, AR 72712 United States
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
Venue
640 B Street Bentonville, AR 72712 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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