BendFilm Festival 2019

BendFilm Festival 2019

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And Save the Date for the 17th Annual BendFilm Festival, October 6-9, 2020!


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2019 Festival News:


 


10/6/2019 | World Premieres Playing at BendFilm Festival OCT 10-13!


Don't miss these WORLD PREMIERES playing at BendFilm Festival this week! We will present 2 feature films and 8 short films that will screen in Bend, Oregon for the first time ever. Come be among the first to discover a new story that has never played for a public audience.


Browse these World Premiere titles that will be making their Festival debuts this week.


 

 

9/28/2019 | OPB's April Baer Interview with Indie Film Legend Christine Vachon


Film producer Christine Vachon will attend BendFilm Festival, Oct. 11-13, as the festival’s IndieWoman of the Year to introduce and conduct audience Q&As for four of her films.


Vachon has done so much to influence American cinema. She’s responsible for bringing to life films like “Kids,” “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” “I Shot Andy Warhol,” “Boys Don’t Cry” and all of Todd Haynes’ features. Her work is being honored for the unforgettable stories she made possible, and also for work, she’s done to address inequity in the film industry. OPB spoke with Vachon about populating the film landscape with stories of LGBTQ life, and working with auteurs like Todd Haynes, Kimberly Peirce and Ira Glass.


BendFilm Director, Todd Looby, says, “The IndieWoman of the Year award is named for Pamela Hulse Andrews a longtime Bend business leader, arts supporter and force of nature who inspired women across all business sectors. Christine Vachon embodies this same generous, innovative and tenacious spirit and we look forward to honoring her in October.”


Listen to OPB's interview with Christine Vachon.

 

 

9/9/2019 | BendFilm Announces Narrative, Documentary, Outdoor/Environmental & Feature Films In Competition


BendFilm announced today the feature films selected to screen in competition at the 2019 BendFilm Festival running October 10 - 13, 2019 at iconic locations around Bend including the historic Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, McMenamins - Old St. Francis, and the Regal at the Old Mill District. The 2019 BendFilm Festival will present 45 feature films and award over $10,500 in prizes directly to independent filmmakers.


BendFilm was recently designated one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals In The World” by leading film trade MovieMaker Magazine. The festival takes place in the scenic town of Bend, Oregon which is regularly included in the Best Towns roundup for Outside Magazine. See all the films in competition at this year's fest.

 

 

9/6/2019 | The BendFilm FESTIVAL Schedule is Live!


It's the moment you've all been waiting for is here! We are so excited to announce, the BendFilm Festival schedule is live! Now is the time to take a deep dive into the amazing films featured at this year's Festival. Read more about each film, watch trailers, and see which filmmakers are attending.Come out to see filmmakers like Ron Shelton (Bull Durham) and Christine Vachon (First ReformedCarolHedwig and the Angry Inch, and Boys Don’t Cry) who will be screening and discussing their films with filmmakers and festival-goers.Tickets are available to everyone on September 15th. To guarantee your chance to see your must-watch films, get a jump on the crowd with the following opportunities:


Don't miss our handy Film Guide - it' where you will find an easy way to browse while you're discovering this year's lineup of films from the best emerging indie talent.

9/1/2019 | You've got questions. We've got answers. :)Whether it's your first fest or your a pro-festival-goer, we understand you're bound to have questions. That's why we've created an FAQ page of our most frequently asked questions. Read our most frequently asked questions on our FAQ page.

 

 

8/21/2019 | BendFilm Honors Powerhouse Producer Christine Vachon as IndieWoman of the Year

Celebrations will include a screening series of four films produced by Vachon including Carol, First Reformed, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Boys Don't Cry. Each screening will be followed by a guided Q&A session where Vachon will share insights from her 30-year producing career and ground-breaking experience in the industry. Learn more about one of the most successful producers in the industry here.

 

 

7/25/2019 | Legendary Director, Ron Shelton to Screen Bull Durham as 'First Features Honoree'

We're so excited to welcome Ron Shelton, screenwriter and director of classic films including Blaze, Tin Cup, Cobb, Blue Chips and White Men Can't Jump to this year's festival. Our First Features Program continues BendFilm’s efforts to discover and support new filmmaking talent. Shelton will participate in a post-film discussion and moderate the popular ‘First Features’ panel. Find out more fascinating facts about Shelton and when he is appearing at this year's festival in our blog.