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Bentonville Film Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Diverse Award Winners

Top honors go to 'Suze' for Best Narrative Feature and 'Daughters' for Best Documentary, recognizing underrepresented voices in entertainment.

  • The festival highlighted films and episodic content from female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled creators.
  • Geena Davis, Festival Chair, expressed gratitude for the community's support and the growth of diverse storytelling.
  • Phoebe-Rae Taylor received the See It, Be It Award for her impactful role in 'Out of My Mind.'
  • 'Shimmer' won Best Short Film for its heartfelt story of acceptance and authenticity.
  • Awards also recognized excellence in animated and adventure shorts, and episodic content.
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