The Fort Smith International Film Festival is a 2-day experience celebrating the artistic expression and diverse experiences of Native American and People of Color through film, panel discussions, music, food, and more.
All times CST. Schedule is subject to change.
Day 1 - August 13th
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Location: |
Bakery District |
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5:00 PM |
Check In: 1 Hour |
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6:30 PM |
Announcements; Introductions, Key Note Speech (Jay Russell, Giovanni). |
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7:30 PM |
Films (3 hours) The 24, More local films, Jay Russell piece, Cherokee Nation Film Office, Minari) Films that are in line with our theme but not in competition at the festival. |
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10:30 PM |
Band, Libations, Cash bar: 30 Minutes |
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11:00 PM |
End |
Day 2 - August 14th
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Location: |
Baker District |
5 Star Productions |
| 10:00 AM | Student Short Films | Narrative Feature Films |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Music Videos | People of Color Feature Film |
| 3:00 PM | Break | Break |
| 3:15 PM | Short Film / Animation | Indigenous Feature Film |
| 5:15 PM | Break | Break |
| 5:30 PM | Documentary Film | Panel Discussion; Cultural Representation and Misrepresenation in the Arts |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner | Dinner |
| 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion; Filmmaking 101 | People of Color Feature Film |
| 9:30 PM | Break | Break |
| 9:45 PM | Panel Discussion; The Business of Film | Indigenous Feature Film |
| 11:15 PM | Break | |
| 12:00 AM | Midnight Awards & After Party | |
| 2:00 AM | End |
Bakery District
5 Star Productions
The Majestic
906 Lounge
