BendFilm Festival

BendFilm Festival is an annual film festival based in Bend, Oregon held every October. Established in 2004, its focus is on the advocation and appreciation of independent film. Besides showcasing some of the best independent films in the Pacific Northwest, BendFilm Festival also includes filmmaking lectures and events.[1]

BendFilm Festival harnesses the power of local community to present dozens of independent films in a variety of local theaters and venues. BendFilm is held in locations from state-of-the-art cinemas, to a fully restored art-deco theater, cozy boutique movie houses, brew-pubs, and more.[2] The yearly festival cultivates appreciation for the art of film and a conduit of inspiration. In 2011, over 6,000 people attended BendFilm Festival, and the annual event has continued to grow each year.[3]

Film categories for the festival include dramatic films, documentaries, feature films, short films, and especially celebrated films directed by women. BendFilm Festival entries have appeared in some of the top independent film festivals in the world, including:

BendFilm Festival
Location Bend, Oregon, United States
Language International
Website http://www.bendfilm.org

References

  1. ↑ "BendFilm Festival | A Celebration of Independent Cinema". BENDFILM. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  2. ↑ "About Bend - BENDFILM". BENDFILM. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  3. ↑ "BendFilm Festival". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.


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