In this episode of the podcast, host Kim Meyer-Webb sits down with Cade Bethea to explore the recent activities of the Arkansas Cinema Society and the highly anticipated return of their annual film festival, Filmland. Cade shares insights into the background of the society, noting its steady expansion since 2018 and looking forward to the upcoming tenth iteration of the festival next year. He emphasizes the core tenets of the organization—watch, make, learn—and details their extensive efforts to foster film education and production across the state through workshops, classes, and special screenings. A key aspect of their work is the collaboration with other cultural institutions, notably the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, which provides a high-quality venue for year-round cinematic experiences.

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