The El Dorado Film Festival brings you a curated selection of independent films, educational panels and southern hospitality.

Wednesday, February 26 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Musical Performance by Amos Cochran - South Arkansas Arts Center

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Opening Night Sponsor Reception - South Arkansas Arts Center

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 40th Anniversary Screening of Fright Night w/ William Ragsdale - South Arkansas Arts Center

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Drinks at Marilyn's on the Square - Marilyn's on the Square

Thursday, February 27 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Downtown Tours and Reception with SAHPS - South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society

6:00 PM - 7:45 PM: Louisiana Film Prize Top 5 - South Arkansas Arts Center

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: The Fetch - South Arkansas Arts Center

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Party at the Trimble House - Trimble House

Friday, February 28 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Storytelling With Sound - South Arkansas Arts Center

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: Max Dagan - South Arkansas Arts Center

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Creating Independent TV w/ Picture Pool Productions - South Arkansas Arts Center

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM: Short Film Block #1 - South Arkansas Arts Center

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM: Filmmaker Red Carpet and Media Event - South Arkansas Arts Center

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Breakup Season - South Arkansas Arts Center

9:45 PM - 11:45 PM: Party at Gabe's Cave (The Marty Party) - Gabe's Cave

Saturday, March 1 2025

10:00 AM: Short Film Block #2 - South Arkansas Arts Center  

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch in VIP room - South Arkansas Arts Center

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Getting Press for Your Indie Film w/ MovieMaker Magazine - South Arkansas Arts Center

1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Anxiety Club - South Arkansas Arts Center

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: No Bullsh*t Financing and Distribution w/ Benjamin Weissner - South Arkansas Arts Center

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Arkansas Shorts - South Arkansas Arts Center

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Happy Hour at SAAC - South Arkansas Arts Center

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM: Southern Made Short Films - South Arkansas Arts Center

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM : After Party at The Well Bar at the Haywood - The Haywood

Sunday, March 2 2025

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Filmmaker Networking with A2C Entertainment - PJ's Coffee El Dorado

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Brunch - South Arkansas Arts Center

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Bonus Screening: Every Man For Himself - South Arkansas Arts Center

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Date: February 26 - March 2, 2025

Location: Various Venues in El Dorado, AR

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