Filmland 2026

The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the return of Filmland, an annual film festival showcasing captivating films and riveting conversations that you cannot see anywhere else in the state.

This year brings together filmmakers whose films have premiered and won awards at festivals such as Sundance and SXSW, while also celebrating outstanding Arkansas storytellers through Filmland: Arkansas selections.

Every day offers an exciting lineup of screenings, workshops, panels, and more where you to get to go behind the camera with today’s independent filmmakers.

Highlights include:

• 40th Anniversary: Ruthless People / August 13, 7:00 p.m.
• Arkansas Film Incentive Roundtable / August 14, 2:00 p.m.
• A Conversation with Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols / August 14, 3:30 p.m.
• Composing for Cinema: A Deep Dive / August 15, 1:00 p.m.
• The Sun Never Sets / August 15, 6:30 p.m.
• Filmland: Arkansas Award Ceremony / August 16, 4:00 p.m.
• Chasing Summer / August 16, 6:00 p.m.

Visit the Arkansas Cinema Society website to view the full schedule and buy tickets.