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Fort Smith International Film Festival Breaks Records and Lights Up the River Valley Arts Scene!
Brandon Chase Goldsmith, Executive Director Fort Smith International Film Festival The 2025 Fort Smith International Film Festival just had its best year yet! According to the City of Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission, the festival brought in a whopping $260,000 in economic impact, filled 689 hotel rooms, and welcomed a record 1,083 guests, up from 800 last year. “Our goal this year was 1,000, and we were cautiously optimistic, but we did better than expected,”
The Local Vibe
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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
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Boosting Film Incentives for Economic Growth In Arkansas
The Arkansas Cinema Society out of Little Rock announced the launch of "Film in Arkansas" Campaign. Across the country, states are...
The Local Vibe
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