The 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival celebrated remarkable achievements in independent cinema, with ‘Rosemead’ taking home the prestigious Best Narrative Award.
‘Rosemead’ Wins Best Narrative at Bentonville Film Festival
Rosemead, featuring Lucy Liu in the role of a terminally ill mother fighting to safeguard her son, clinched the Best Narrative Award at the 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival.
Acknowledgments for Lucy Liu
In addition to her acting role, Liu also served as a producer on the film and received the Rising to the Challenge Award. This accolade is awarded to a select few artists at the Bentonville Film Festival, honoring those who significantly impact independent cinema both in front of and behind the camera.
Highlights from the Festival
Co-founded by Academy Award winner Geena Davis, the Arkansas-based festival also awarded the Best Documentary to The Librarians, directed by Kim A. Snyder. This film explores the challenges faced by library workers dealing with censorship in Texas.
The Best Homegrown award, designated for filmmakers from Arkansas, was awarded to Sovereign. Directed by Christian Swegal, this film—rooted in true events—narrates the story of a father and son with anti-government sentiments, featuring performances from Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, and Dennis Quaid.
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Complete List of Winners
Here is a summary of the winners from the 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival:
- Best Narrative: Rosemead (Director: Eric Lin; Writer: Marilyn Fu; Producers: Mynette Louie, Andrew Corkin, Lucy Liu)
- Special Jury Mention for Directorial Vision: Color Book (Director/Writer: David Fortune)
- Special Jury Mention for Ensemble Cast: Adult Children (Director/Producer: Rich Newey)
- Best Documentary: The Librarians (Director/Producer: Kim A. Snyder)
- Best Homegrown: Sovereign (Director/Writer: Christian Swegal)
- Best Episodic: Born 2 Lose (Director: Carlos Cardona)
- Best Short Film: Lovin’ Her (Director: day)
For a full list of winners and further details, please visit the festival’s official website.
