2026 Bentonville Film Festival Announces Lineup Featuring Kevin Bacon, Netflix Premiere
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The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring in-person premieres from June 15-21. The festival will open with Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's 'Family Movie' and close with a special screening of Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' pilot. The schedule includes world premieres, a centerpiece film, and appearances by numerous notable artists and creators.
Facts First
- The 2026 Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) runs from June 15-21 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
- The festival opens with 'Family Movie' starring and produced by Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, who will participate in a post-screening conversation.
- The festival closes with a special screening of Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' pilot, followed by a Q&A with showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and stars.
- The world premiere of 'Street Smart' serves as the centerpiece film on June 18, with director Catherine Hardwicke in attendance.
- The lineup includes narrative, documentary, and episodic premieres with appearances from Jessica Alba, Hillary Clinton, Billie Jean King, and others.
What Happened
BFFoundation announced the complete lineup for the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), which will take place from June 15-21. The festival opens on June 16 with the premiere of 'Family Movie', featuring a moderated conversation with its directors, producers, and stars, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. The festival closes on June 21 with a special screening of the pilot for Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie', followed by a Q&A with showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and stars Crosby Fitzgerald and Alyssa Wapanatâhk. The world premiere of 'Street Smart' is scheduled as the centerpiece film on June 18, with director Catherine Hardwicke attending a Q&A.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in film, this festival may offer a unique opportunity to see new work from established and emerging artists before wider release. The inclusion of diverse programming, from documentaries on IVF rights and Billie Jean King to a new adaptation of 'Little House on the Prairie', suggests there could be content that appeals to a wide range of personal interests. The festival's 'Coffee Talk' sessions with celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and Ree Drummond might provide engaging experiences beyond traditional film screenings.
What's Next
The festival will proceed as scheduled from June 15-21. Rebecca Sonnenshine is set to receive the Rising to the Challenge Award at the festival's award ceremony on June 20. More details regarding the full schedule and ticketing are likely to be made available on the festival's official website, bentonvillefilm.org.