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Navajo-Language Romantic Comedy Premieres at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, filmmaker Shonie Delarosa debuted The Arrangement , the first feature-length romantic...

Miguel Medina
2 days ago1 min read


Oklahoma Film and Music Office Invites Filmmakers to the State
We spoke to Wendy O’Connor of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office at the Fort Smith International Film Festival. She highlighted the...

Miguel Medina
2 days ago1 min read


Behind the Scenes of The Fight: Creativity Shines at Fort Smith International Film Festival
Director Garrett Brennaman brought his short film The Fight to the Fort Smith International Film Festival, telling the story of a young...

Miguel Medina
2 days ago1 min read


SOAR NWA 2025 Delivers Two Days of High-Flying Fun at Benton County Fairgrounds
The Benton County Fairgrounds came alive on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2025, as thousands gathered for SOAR NWA that...

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2 days ago1 min read


MidAmerica Film Market Empowers Independent Filmmakers At The Fort Smith International Film Festival
Jeff Porter, co-CEO of Porter Craig Film and Media Distribution, returned to the Fort Smith International Film Festival for the second...

Miguel Medina
3 days ago1 min read


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
3 days ago1 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
3 days ago1 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
3 days ago1 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
3 days ago1 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
3 days ago1 min read


Parrot Island Waterpark to Host Military Appreciation Day
Parrot Island Waterpark is celebrating the men and women who serve our country with Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 23,...

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3 days ago2 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
4 days ago1 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
4 days ago1 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
4 days ago1 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
4 days ago1 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
4 days ago1 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
5 days ago1 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
5 days ago1 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
5 days ago1 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
5 days ago1 min read
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