Actress and activist Geena Davis, along with festival director Wendy Guerrero, are gearing up for the 10th Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas from June 10 to 16. With an anticipated 65,000 attendees, the festival continues its mission of spotlighting the voices of underrepresented groups in the entertainment industry. Despite progress in gender and race representation, Davis emphasizes the need for more inclusion of people with disabilities, as their representation remains in the low single-digits. Amid political tensions in a conservative state like Arkansas, Davis remains committed to the festival's mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As festivals navigate post-pandemic challenges, Davis remains optimistic about providing a platform for independent artists, driven by a strong dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices. The support from the local community in Bentonville fuels the festival's success each year, reinforcing the importance of representation in media and entertainment.