Bentonville Film Festival free screenings at The Momentary included "Barbie" on Friday night. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios
Bentonville Film Festival wrapped up its 10th run over the weekend, screening films, hosting panels, drawing celebrities and offering free, kid-friendly community events.
By the numbers: About 25,000 people attended this year's festival, president Wendy Guerrero told Axios. Many films sold out, including the opening-night Disney showing of "Out of My Mind."
Left to right: Cassandra Freeman, Saara Chaudry, Justin Bartha, Tika Sumpter, Michaela Watkins, Geena Davis and festival president Wendy Guerrero on the red carpet before the Geena & Friends event Friday at the Thaden School of Performing Arts. Photo: Alex Golden/AxiosCassandra Freeman and Michaela Watkins act out a scene from "Jaws" in the Geena & Friends event, where women actors reimagine roles played by men. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios
What they're saying: "Our collaboration with SeriesFest in Denver for the pitch fest was an incredible event featuring the pitches from our filmmakers, judged by a stellar jury including Lisa Ann Walter. Geena & Friends was particularly special this year, showcasing a spectacular cast of talented actors," Guerrero said in regards to some of the festival's highlights.