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Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Fest Sets Hybrid 2020 Edition to Boost Inclusion (Exclusive)

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Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival has unveiled plans for a hybrid online-physical model for its 6th edition, with 80 percent of its 68 competition selections— including narrative features, documentaries and episodic projects— coming from women directors.

The seven-day Arkansas event, backed by Walmart and Coca Cola, will also take place from August 10 to 16 after being delayed from its original April 29 to May 2 date by the coronavirus pandemic.

This year's reimagined Bentonville festival will pair digital screenings, panels and events alongside select on-the-ground premieres and conversations.

The Bentonville Film Foundation also said its program will aim to boost diversity and inclusion in film, entertainment and media.

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