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Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival


Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute champions non-fiction storytelling by providing a platform for storytellers to entertain, educate and broaden perspectives.

The Institute engages audience members with impactful cinematic experiences through an annual festival and year-round programming. Located in scenic Hot Springs National Park, the nation’s first resort town, HSDFI aims to create a supportive, holistic haven for filmmakers and audiences to regenerate and celebrate their love of documentaries.

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Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2024

Schedule: October 18, 2024 6:15 - 6:30 PM: Champagne Toast at Oaklawn Event Center 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Opening Night Gala: Space Cowboy at Oaklawn Event Center 9:00 - 11:30 PM: Opening Night Party Hosted by Presenting Sponsor: Oaklawn at Oaklawn…

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Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2023

The 32nd Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Schedule : October 6, 2023 7:00 PM : Opening Night Gala : Relentless Ride - Oaklawn Event Center With more ups-and-downs than the stock market and 1,000 miles of terrain to cover, the…

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