A world of film next month in Fort Smith

By Kyle Kellams

Published July 11, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT

A crowd gathers at a local film screening.

The third Fort Smith International Film Festival begins August 25 at Temple Live. Executive Director Brandon Chase Goldsmith said more than 450 films from around the world were submitted.

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