Rogers Short Film Festival

Rogers Short Film Festival Rogers Short Film Festival celebrates short films and the storytellers behind them.
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The first weekend of May, Downtown Rogers buzzes with great films, great filmmakers and an enthusiastic audience.

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here! The Rogers Short Film Festival & 2801 Productions Screenwriting Comp...
07/22/2026

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here! The Rogers Short Film Festival & 2801 Productions Screenwriting Competition is officially open for submissions. 🎬

Have a story you've been waiting to tell? This is your opportunity to bring it to life.

Swipe through to review the eligibility requirements, submission package, judging panel, and competition details.

Competition Highlights:
🎥 Narrative short screenplays only
📄 Maximum of 20 pages
💲 $20 submission fee
🎭 Finalists will participate in a live table read at the 7th Annual Rogers Short Film Festival
🏆 Winning screenplay developed into a short film by 2801 Productions
🚨 Deadline: MARCH 1

Submit your screenplay through FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/RogersShortFilmFestival). We can't wait to read your story!

We love hearing all the wonderful things you have to say about our festival. It reminds us that we're accomplishing what...
07/14/2026

We love hearing all the wonderful things you have to say about our festival. It reminds us that we're accomplishing what we set out to do, and that means the world to us. That said, we couldn't do it without all of you. ❤️ Thank you for being part of what makes RSFF so special.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of RSFF friend and supporter, Ed McClure. Ed and his wife, Kathy, have been instr...
07/13/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of RSFF friend and supporter, Ed McClure. Ed and his wife, Kathy, have been instrumental in the creation and success of the RSFF. Barry Cobbs, the RSFF founder said: “Ed gave RSFF the initial support it needed to get off the ground. The festival wouldn’t exist without him!”

Ed was recognized for his love of the Rogers and Northwest Arkansas community. He had served on the city Historic District Commission, Public Art Commission and Main Street Rogers board.

Ed may have been best known for his passion for the arts. In 1986, he became a founding member of Rogers Little Theater, now known as Arkansas Public Theatre. He spent 40 years on stage and behind the curtain acting in and directing productions. His last directorial effort was Come From Away which reopened the Victory Theater in June, following repair of damage from the 2024 tornado.

Ed served on the Arkansas PBS Foundation; Miss Arkansas Scholarship Foundation Inc.; as a member of Ballet Arkansas board; and past president of Arts Live and Ozark Stageworks.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, 72756; Humane Society for Animals (Rogers Humane Society), 405 E. Nursery Road, Rogers, 72758; or First United Methodist Church, 307 W. Elm St., Rogers, 72756. Links below.

Arkansas Public Theatre: https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/giving
Humane Society for Animals (Rogers Humane Society): https://nwahumanesocietyforanimals.org/71-2/
First United Methodist Church: https://www.fumcrogers.org/

Psst... 🤫 We just wanted to hop on here and let you know we're cooking up some really exciting things for next year. 🎬✨T...
07/09/2026

Psst... 🤫 We just wanted to hop on here and let you know we're cooking up some really exciting things for next year. 🎬✨

That's all we can say for now... but trust us, you won't want to miss what's coming.

05/28/2026

Just casually delivering awards in New York… ✈️🗽

We had the opportunity to hand-deliver our 2026 Professional Category Award to Chen Drachman, director of But I’m A Shoe! Congratulations and thank you for being part of the RSFF community. 👏

Big news! 📣 In case you missed the announcement at the festival, we’re thrilled to partner with 2801 Productions to laun...
05/13/2026

Big news! 📣

In case you missed the announcement at the festival, we’re thrilled to partner with 2801 Productions to launch a brand-new Screenwriting Competition! This is an exciting new extension of the festival designed to support and spotlight emerging filmmakers.

The winning project will receive full production support, creating a unique opportunity to bring an original story to life on screen. Entries will be judged by an accomplished panel of industry professionals and award-winning filmmakers, including Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser.

More details are coming soon, so stay tuned. 👀

We can’t stop thinking about how incredible RSFF 2026 was. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a part in ma...
05/06/2026

We can’t stop thinking about how incredible RSFF 2026 was. We are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a part in making this festival possible. To our jurists, volunteers, filmmakers, sponsors, board, and attendees: you are what make this festival so special. 👏

This year, we screened 84 films, each one a reflection of the passion, creativity, and dedication of talented filmmakers from around the world.

We hope you all had a blast! Be sure to stay tuned for exciting updates! 👀

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th annual Rogers Short Film Festival! 🎬We’re blown away by the creativity, passio...
05/04/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th annual Rogers Short Film Festival! 🎬

We’re blown away by the creativity, passion, and storytelling we experienced this weekend.

Thank you to our jurors, volunteers, and everyone who helped bring this festival to life.
Until next time. 👋🏼

05/03/2026

We love it here 🫶

Don’t miss the final masterclass of the weekend!Producer and director Bucy McDonald shares expert insight into the art o...
05/03/2026

Don’t miss the final masterclass of the weekend!

Producer and director Bucy McDonald shares expert insight into the art of documentary filmmaking.

Be there after lunch!

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