Arkansas Cinema Society

Arkansas Cinema Society Shifts To Digitial Programming Due To Coronavirus

By • Apr 24, 2020
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While movie theaters remain closed due to social distancing measures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the Arkansas Cinema Society is partnering with several local organizations to present a series of documentaries for patrons to watch online.

Arkansas Cinema Society To Screen Independent Films Throughout The State

By • Nov 22, 2019
The Arkansas-made independent film Antiquities will launch the Arkansas Cinema Society's Movies on Main Street Program.
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The Arkansas Cinema Society’s new series Movies on Main Street will screen independent films at downtown main street theaters throughout Arkansas, bringing such films to areas where screenings are rare. The ACS has partnered with inVeritas, Landmark, Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts and state arts agencies to fund the program.

Shorts Created By Teen Girl Filmmaking Lab Premiere To Filmland Audience

By • Aug 23, 2019
Sarah Kellogg - KUAR News / KUAR

After an eight-week, hands-on lab, the two short films created by the Arkansas Cinema Society’s Teen Girl Filmmaking Lab premiered to a full crowd on Thursday night.

The short films, "Ensemble" and "Justitia" were part of the 'Girls Night' program for this year’s Filmland festival in Little Rock. They preceded a screening of the film "Troop Zero," where writer Lucy Alibar and Bert, half of the directing duo Bert and Bertie, were both in attendance to answer questions about the film afterwards.

Opening Night Of Filmland Focuses On Women In Film

By • Aug 14, 2019
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This year’s Filmland, curated by the Arkansas Cinema Society, will spotlight women filmmakers during its opening night. Audiences will have the chance to view “Troop Zero,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year. The film, starring Viola Davis and Allison Janney, follows a group of misfit Girl Scouts in the 1970s. Its writer, Lucy Alibar, as well as its directors Bert and Bertie are all women.

Kathryn Tucker, Executive Director for the Arkansas Cinema Society, says this particular night serves as a nice contrast from the rest of the festival.