With roots dating back to 1871 in the town of Hot Springs, brand to be featured prominently at one of America’s most important celebrations of documentary storytelling
Hot Springs, AR (July 9, 2026) – The Mountain Valley® Spring Water announced today that it is the Premiere Sponsor of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, one of the most important art festivals in the region. As the prestigious documentary film festival prepares to celebrate its 35th edition from October 9 – 17, the premium American water brand is proud to support a platform that offers the best in documentary film, inspiring educational programs, and exposure to internationally acclaimed filmmakers and special guests.
The Mountain Valley® Spring Water will be served at all Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival functions, including at the hospitality suite and all of the Festival’s year-round events.
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival executive director Ken Jacobson said, “We have always been huge fans of The Mountain Valley Spring Water here at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. The distinctive bright green bottle is near-and-dear to our hearts for many reasons, the most important one being that the water inside those bottles comes from right here in the Ouachita Mountains. Second, because of its taste, which is second to none. Having The Mountain Valley join us as our Premiere Sponsor will bring new prestige to the festival and further advances our mission to create a supportive, holistic haven for filmmakers and audiences to regenerate and celebrate their love of documentaries.”
“For more than 150 years, The Mountain Valley Spring Water has been proudly connected to the town of Hot Springs, where our story began and where our water continues to be sourced today,” said Kheri Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer, the Mountain Valley Spring Water and Primo Brands. “As a brand rooted in originality and craftsmanship, we’re honored to support the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, an event that celebrates storytelling and the creative voices that bring important stories to life. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the community that has shaped our brand for generations.”
Announcements regarding the festival’s lineup, honorees, and guests for the 35th edition of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, presented by Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, will follow in the coming weeks.
ABOUT HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Each year, with the help of a small staff and over 100 dedicated volunteers, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival presented by Oaklawn, attracts thousands of visitors to this extraordinary 9-day event in scenic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Now in its 35th year as the longest-running documentary film festival in North America, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival remains a prominent champion of documentary film. The 2026 edition of the festival takes place on October 9 – 17. For more information on HSDFF, visit: hsdfi.org.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER
The Mountain Valley®, Spring Water, sourced in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been free-flowing in America’s heartland for thousands of years. Its sacred source is tucked deep in the wilderness of the Ouachita Mountains, where we’ve bottled the water in glass – to preserve its award-winning taste – since 1871. Learn more at www.mountainvalleyspring.com, and follow us on Instagram, @mountainvalleywater.