Arkansas Cinema Society

Backers of a campaign called Film in Arkansas want the state to become more competitive in offering incentives to movie studios. This week, Jeff Nichols, a co-founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society and a director himself, returned to his home state to meet with legislators to explain how attracting movies can boost Arkansas’ economy.

The Arkansas Cinema Society's annual celebration of movies, Filmland, starts tomorrow, Aug. 13, in Little Rock with a screening of "The Duel," followed by a conversation with actor and executive producer Dylan Sprouse and actor Hart Denton. Filmland continues through Sunday with screenings and conversations. Kody Ford, director of outreach, programs and education with the Arkansas Cinema Society, visited the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the event.

Today on The Outline: The Arkansas State Supreme Court is giving approval to the passage of the emergency clause of the Arkansas LEARNS Act. Plus, A legislative audit will begin soon over Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ purchase of a lectern. Also, The 2023 edition of Filmland, hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society features early chances to see feature films and opportunities to hear from experienced filmmakers.

Sunday night the Arkansas Cinema Society will present a free showing of the Johnny Cash biopic, "Walk the Line," in Walker Park in Fayetteville. Before the movie, Smokey & the Mirror will perform a set of Johnny Cash songs.

Nancy Pop, a former resident of Bentonville, will screen her film "Poets Are the Destroyers" at the Bakery District in Fort Smith May 18.

The Arkansas PBS documentary "Dirt" concentrates on how farmers in the state are working to preserve soil, water and more. The movie will be shown tomorrow night at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Hip-hop artist Big Piph is expanding his artistic work with his new web series "Far From Finished." The first season will be screened at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Thursday for free.

On today's show, the Thaden School is showing a new documentary, "You Have No Idea." The movie follows an Arkansas mother who becomes an advocate after her son is diagnosed with autism. Plus, Amos Cochran is set to perform with the Fort Smith Symphony String Quartet, and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal focuses on the Natural State's tourism. Also, a Senate committee passes the Arkansas LEARNS bill, this weekend's local music menu and more.

The new documentary, "You Have No Idea," chronicles how an Arkansas woman advocates for her son after a diagnosis of autism in the 1990s. The film will be screened, for free, at the Thaden School Performing Arts Building in Bentonville Saturday night. Although the screening is free, the Arkansas Cinema Society requests advance registration on its website.

The fifth installment of Filmland will bring all kinds of movies (many made in Arkansas) to movie fans. There will also be panel discussions featuring industry professionals.