Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year.
The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa.
Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from around the globe.
“As a filmmaker or film lover, POV Fest is the best way to start your year! There’s no better way to get your creative juices flowing than watching tons of movies, going to fun parties, and making connections with filmmakers from all over the world,” Low Key Arts Film Program Manager Annalee Drain.
This year’s lineup also includes select feature films, including Arkansas native Cassie Keet’s sophomore feature, Abigail Before Beatrice, which tells the story of an isolated woman confronted by her past when a fellow former cult member reaches out with news of their leader’s early release from prison.
The festival promises an enriching experience with a diverse array of feature films, short films, music videos, and documentaries, complemented by expertly curated workshops and vibrant nightly parties.
Notably, this year will feature a new live staged reading of excerpts from screenplays developed in the Inception to Projection Feature Screenwriting Class. Additionally, all films produced in the Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program will screen, including a new music video by Various Blonde, shot by the I2P Cinematography Class led by Brian Vilim and Annalee Drain.
Learn more at www.pov-fest.com/.
