Pet Film
Festival
Where pets, culture and community collide.
The world's
stories about the
bond we
share.
We're on a mission to discover incredible pet stories from around the world. Anyone with a story is welcome to submit. Our goal is to select some of them and bring them to life through a week-long celebration of content, community, culture and commerce. Whether your story is selected or not, we invite you to attend and celebrate.
See what happens
when the stories
come to life.
Pet Film Festival 2026
In Numbers.
Sharing stories
that matter.
Six storytelling lanes shaped the 2026 festival, each a window into the human-animal bond.
The festival lasts
one week.
The stories
last all year.
Everyone has
a story.
You don't need to be a filmmaker to submit a story. We want to hear stories that are extraordinary, hilarious, heartbreaking, inspiring, or beautifully ordinary. Tell us about the animal that changed your life.
Creator network
meetups.
In 2027,
the story
gets bigger.
Pet Film expands with additional verticals that celebrate the human-animal bond across Bentonville.
The heart of the week. Stories that showcase the extraordinary bond between people and animals.
A half-day summit with corporate leaders who believe in the power of the human-animal bond and its impact on culture, policies and benefits.
Partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to run a series of adoption days and impact programming.
Pet-friendly live performances across Bentonville.
Chef collaborations, private dinners and shared dining experiences.
Installations, murals, photography and curated gallery moments.
Bentonville as the host, not just the venue.
Brands become
part of the
story.
Pet Film Festival is built for participation creating authentic ways for brands to connect with stories, creators and the communities who love animals.
- 01Main Stage Storytelling
- 02Experiences
- 03Product Sampling
- 04Creator Collaborations
- 05Hospitality
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Why
Bentonville?
Located in the heart of America, Bentonville has become one of the country's most exciting destinations for art, business, outdoor adventure and hospitality a backdrop unlike anywhere else in the country.
