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United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Berryville Film Festival is a small Arkansas-based film festival held in Berryville, near Northwest Arkansas, that pairs film screenings with workshops and Q&As at the Berryville Community Center Theater. It is notable for its community-oriented, rustic atmosphere and for supporting emerging filmmakers through categories such as shorts, features, documentaries, horror, drama, and technical awards like cinematography, sound design, and VFX. Its significance is regional rather than major-circuit national, serving as a local showcase and networking event for U.S. films and filmmakers.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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