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FASHION & ART
Get information on fashion and art in NW Arkansas and the River Valley. This can include local fashion announcements, fashion runways, museums and art events.
Susan: Documentary Sheds Light on Dementia and Family Advocacy At The Fort Smith International Film Fest
Director Russ Kirkpatrick, along with Susan’s daughters Heather Miller and Emily Shireman, shared their film Susan at the Fort Smith...
Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read
Ross Macartney Shares Ocean City and His Big Plans With Reverie Studios
Filmmaker Ross Macartney screened Ocean City at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, a short film that follows an aging...
Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read
Life Anthologies Captivates Audiences at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, writer and director Dathan Smith introduced audiences to his gripping series Life...
The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read
The Inspiration Behind "Until Death" At The Fort Smith International Film Festival
Premiering at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, Until Death is a powerful short film brought to life by co-writers Veronique...
The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read
Celebrating 14 Years of Horror: Hot Springs International Film Festival Preview
We caught up with Bill Volland with the Hot Springs International Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Film Festival at the Fort Smith International...
The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read
Empowering Arkansas Youth Through Film: Highlights from the Fort Smith International Film Festival.
At this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival, we sat down with Dan Robinson, owner and executive producer at New Harvest...
The Local Vibe
Aug 201 min read
Bluff City Chinese Brings Untold History to the Screen at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
The documentary Bluff City Chinese made a powerful impression at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, offering audiences a...
The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
Creative Voices: Pauline Angelina Shares Her Vision at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival, we had the chance to sit down with filmmaker Pauline Angelina, whose creative...
The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
Filmmaker Joshua Irwin Showcases La Morte De La Guerre at Fort Smith International Film Festival
The Fort Smith International Film Festival welcomed filmmaker Joshua Irwin, who brought with him a unique vision rooted in one of science...
The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
Interview with Film Composer DeWayne Adcock at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, film composer DeWayne Adcock sat down for an engaging interview where he discussed his...
The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
Behind the Scenes With Nora B at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
This year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival shined a spotlight on bold stories and rising talent, with the film Buyer’s Remorse...
The Local Vibe
Aug 191 min read
Filmmaker Heather Tyler Talks Delta County and Wins Big At Fort Smith International Film Festival
The 2025 Fort Smith International Film Festival brought together powerful independent stories from around the world, but one stood out...
The Local Vibe
Aug 181 min read
Best MidAmerica Film Winner At The Fort Smith International Film Festival Features PJ Sosko.
The Fort Smith International Film Festival celebrated some of the best in independent cinema this year, and one of the standout...
The Local Vibe
Aug 181 min read
Sterling Gates Wins Best MidAmerica Film at Fort Smith International Film Festival
The Fort Smith International Film Festival continues to shine a spotlight on powerful storytelling and emerging talents in cinema. This...
The Local Vibe
Aug 181 min read
Spotlight on Filmmaker Jeff LeForce: "Welcome to the Neighborhood" at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
The Fort Smith International Film Festival has long been a celebration of storytelling, culture, and community, and this year’s lineup is...
The Local Vibe
Aug 181 min read
Northwest Arkansas Musician Brings Conversation to the Fort Smith International Film Festival
Local musician and filmmaker Gene Reid made waves at this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival with the screening of his...
The Local Vibe
Aug 181 min read
Inspiring Moments from Dr. Hasaan Rasheed at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
Dr Hasaan Rasheed at Fort Smith International Film Festival The Fort Smith International Film Festival once again proved to be a hub for...
The Local Vibe
Aug 151 min read
Exploring Local Film Culture with Billy Chase Goforth at the Fort Smith International Film Festival
In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, the Fayetteville Film Fest has grown into a premier destination for filmmakers, artists, and...
The Local Vibe
Aug 151 min read
Filmmaker Gregory Fish Brings the “Life of Trees” to Fort Smith International Film Festival
The Fort Smith International Film Festival will welcomed an inspiring voice in documentary filmmaking this year, Gregory Fish, whose...
The Local Vibe
Aug 141 min read
From Australia to Arkansas: Peter Renzullo’s “Return to Elenore” Shines at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At this year’s Fort Smith International Film Festival, audiences were treated to an eclectic mix of stories from around the world. Among...
The Local Vibe
Aug 141 min read
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