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BFF 2026: Bacon, Sedgwicks Kick Off Film Fest
14 May
Summary
- Bentonville Film Festival runs June 15-21, opening with 'Family Movie'.
- Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' pilot to close the festival.
- Rebecca Sonnenshine to receive Rising to the Challenge Award.
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) is set to host its 2026 edition from June 15 to June 21 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The festival will commence with the premiere of "Family Movie," a narrative feature that will be followed by a discussion with its stars and directors, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
Concluding the event on June 21 is a special screening of the pilot episode for Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie." Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine, along with cast members Crosby Fitzgerald and Alyssa Wapanatâhk, will participate in a post-screening Q&A session. Sonnenshine will also be honored with the Rising to the Challenge Award on June 20 for her contributions to storytelling.
The festival's centerpiece film, the world premiere of "Street Smart," will be shown on June 18, with director Catherine Hardwicke in attendance. The event also includes premieres for "Show Me the Line" and "Welcome to the Fishbowl," alongside films like "The Brittney Griner Story" and a Billie Jean King documentary.
BFF 2026 is presented in collaboration with founding partner Walmart and presenting partner Coca-Cola, promising a week of diverse cinematic experiences and discussions.
