Women in Film Arkansas

10/09/2026

What an incredible experience at the Ozark Media Arts Festival (OMAF)!

Our VP Celeste Shelton had the privilege to return as a judge for another year and represent Women in Film Arkansas ! And witness the incredible talent, creativity, and passion of our future generation of storytellers and filmmakers! The YOUTH are doing amazing things, and the future of this industry is definitely looking bright!

A BIG shoutout and hats off to Leah Garrett and her FABULOUS team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to creating a platform where young creatives can shine! 👏🏽👏🏽

CONGRATULATIONS to all the students who participated! Keep creating, keep dreaming, and never stop telling your stories. Your voices matter, and your creativity is needed!

And congratulations to OMAF on another successful year! Thank you for allowing me to be part of something that continues to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.

Here's to the future of film and the amazing young talent leading the way!

10/05/2026

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09/06/2026

🎬✨ FAYETTEVILLE FILMHER DIRECTORY ✨🎬

Calling all women who make movie magic happen!

Women in Film Arkansas are teaming up to help with building the Fayetteville FilmHER Directory, a resource created to connect, support, and highlight women working in the film industry across the entire state of Arkansas.

Whether you’re in front of the camera, behind the scenes, or somewhere in between, we want you in the directory!

🎥 We’re looking for:
Directors • Producers • Actors • Writers • Cinematographers • Editors • Composers • Costume Designers • Makeup Artists • Crew • Festival Professionals • Marketing & Publicity • Production Assistants • And more!

If it’s you, WE NEED YOU!
If you know a woman working in the film industry, WE NEED HER!

Help us build a statewide network where women in film can find each other, connect, collaborate, support one another, and create new opportunities.
Want to be included?
It’s easy!

📧 Email [email protected]

All we need is your website or social media platform(s) where you can be reached.

Let’s shine a light on the incredible women who are helping shape Arkansas’ film industry.

Connecting the women who create, produce, direct, write, capture, design, and bring film to life.

🎬 Fayetteville FilmHER Directory
Women supporting women. Women creating film. Women shaping the industry.

08/21/2026

🎬✨ LIGHTS. CAMERA. DISCO. ✨🪩
The countdown is on for the most exciting celebration of independent filmmaking in Arkansas!

After an intense 48 hours of writing, filming, and editing, the talented teams of the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Project are ready for their moment on the big screen.

🌟 Golden Reels & The Bell-Bottom Ball is more than a movie premiere—it's a celebration of creativity, passion, and the incredible storytellers who dared to create something unforgettable in just one weekend.

🎥 Experience an afternoon of: 🎬 World premiere screenings of original short films 🏆 Awards honoring outstanding filmmaking achievements 📸 Red carpet moments

A groovy 70s-inspired atmosphere ✨ Special guest performance 🥂 Afterparty to celebrate the filmmakers and winners.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕜 Movie Screenings Begin: 1:30 PM (Doors Open at 1:00 PM)
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
501 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202

From gripping dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to heartfelt stories and pulse-pounding thrillers, every film deserves its moment in the spotlight.

Flashbulbs pop.
The disco ball spins.
The envelopes open.

And for one unforgettable day, filmmakers become stars.
So dust off your bell-bottoms, strike your best pose, and join us for an afternoon where celluloid meets soul and the Golden Reels shine bright!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996569879255?aff=oddtdtcreator⁠�

08/19/2026

THE FILMS ARE READY!

See these movies and MORE this Saturday at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts!

Doors open at 1:00 PM
Show starts at 1:30 PM

Come experience the creativity, talent, and stories our filmmakers created in just 48 hours!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW through Eventbrite. Get your tickets today because you do not want to miss a groovy time!

Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996569879255?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you Saturday at the movies!

08/16/2026

We’ve got something exciting to celebrate! “Delayed” short film has officially been selected for the Filmland Pitch Contest, and we have some of our WIFA family that is part of it!!

Join them THIS SUNDAY at 2:00 PM at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as our talented filmmakers take the stage and pitch their vision.

Come show some love and support your fellow Women in Film Arkansas members and board members:

🎬 Director Nikki Cole
🎬 Vice President Celeste Shelton (Producer)
🎬 Former President & Advisor Becky Bartlett (Actress)

And the best part? ADMISSION IS FREE!

Let’s fill the room, make some noise, and show what WIFA is all about supporting women, celebrating storytelling, and championing Arkansas filmmakers!

Sunday | 2:00 PM
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
FREE ADMISSION

Come cheer for DELAYED! 🎥✨

08/14/2026

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08/13/2026

Hello friends! I’m Marilyn Knapp. I’m an actress in NWA and a board member of WiFA. I recently wrote a short film screenplay and am producing it. I must say that my desire to write a screenplay began during COVID when a took an online class sponsored by WIFA. It took me a while but here I am. ❤️ Please look at the info and consider helping by either donating or sharing. More info to come.

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08/13/2026

08/12/2026

The countdown is on, and we want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to celebrate your film, your team, and the incredible filmmaking community we’ve built together!

SPECIAL PROMOTION — THIS WEEK ONLY!
Discounted tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Promotion ends Sunday, August 17th at Midnight!

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Join us on Saturday, August 22nd for Golden Reels & The Bell-Bottom Ball at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as we premiere this year’s amazing 48-hour films and celebrate our filmmakers in true 1970s style!

And There’s More!
Get ready for a special entertainment lineup featuring:

Special Performance by the Spa City Tappers
Special Performance by Sir Rob
Special Guest from Ding Ding Productions — Madinaa Greene, the 9-year-old CEO/Executive Producer of the family-owned production company!

August 22nd
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Show Starts: 1:30 PM

This is more than a screening it’s a premiere, red-carpet moment, and an opportunity to celebrate the blood, sweat, creativity, and late nights that went into making your film in just 48 hours!

Don’t wait! Take advantage of the special discounted ticket promotion before it disappears at midnight on August 17th.

Come dressed in your best 70s-inspired red-carpet style, bring your cast and crew, invite your friends and family, and get ready for a night of films, fun, music, awards, and Golden Reels!