The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) is kicking off its 2025 programming with an exciting weekend celebrating Arkansas-made films and storytelling.
On Jan. 24 and 25, ACS is hosting a special two-day event at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, showcasing a range of short films and a feature from the 2024 Filmland: Arkansas program. The event will highlight the incredible talent emerging from the Natural State, with screenings of student and professional films, along with an insightful screenwriting workshop hosted by Arkansas native Coburn Goss.
The Filmland: Arkansas Showcase will feature two separate film blocks on Friday. The first block, showcasing student films, begins at 4 p.m., followed by a professional film block at 5:30 p.m. Both screenings will take place in the AMFA Performing Arts Theater. These screenings will spotlight diverse narratives and unique voices from emerging filmmakers. Here’s what’s on the lineup:
Student Block:
- “Limbo” (Directed by Sophie Barnes)
- “Perséfone” (Directed by Nathaly M Moreno)
- “Stargazer” (Directed by KJ Hatch)
- “Ride Share” (Directed by Sameul Forst)
- “Second Childhood” (Directed by Charles Bane)
- “American Heterosexual Story” (Directed by Victor Keas)
Professionals Block:
- “Where Is It?” (Directed by Brady C Mears)
- “Self Tape” (Directed by Eric White and Terrell Case)
- “Mom.ent of Peace” (Directed by Raelyn Munneke)
- “How Do I Tell You This?” (Directed by Lara Hill)
- “Banana Triangle Six” (Directed by Marc Crandall)
- “Doom & Despair” (Directed by Jonathan Childs)
- “(I’m Not) Your Negroni” (Directed by Antonio Terrell)
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the showcase continues with a 10:30 a.m. screening of “All Happy Families,” a film co-written and produced by Coburn Goss. The movie delves into family dynamics, past romances and the emotional toll of long-hidden secrets. Following the film, Goss will lead a screenwriting workshop in the Lecture Hall, sharing insights into his craft and career and offering advice for aspiring writers.
Tickets are $10 per event or you can grab a weekend pass for $25. Tickets are available at the door or through the ACS website.
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