BendFilm has finally announced its opening night film, as well as the entire slate of feature films for the 13th annual festival, taking place Oct. 6-9. This year promises to be filled with films that not only challenge and educate, but also entertain. All told, there are 10 narratives, 10 documentaries and 68 shorts. The […]
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BendFilm Profile
The BendFilm festival begins Oct. 6. Ahead of the event, the festival asked community members to share their relationship with film. Ryan Tennant Job: Starbucks Barista Bio: Ryan is a recently graduated biology student from the University of Oregon. He is a recently promoted Starbucks shift manager, as well as working with one of his […]
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BendFilm Preview
The BendFilm festival begins Oct. 6. Ahead of the event, the festival asked community members to share their relationship with film. Name: Cheryl Valdez Job: Social Media Specialist / Nosler Bio: Cheryl’s a California native turned Oregon enthusiast. She manages social media strategy for local Bend business, Nosler, and prior to moving to Oregon three […]
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BendFilm Future Filmmakers Festival
Giving a Voice to Central Oregon’s Future
Every year, BendFilm gives independent filmmakers the exposure they deserve—even if those filmmakers are still in grade school. Now in its 11th year, the Future Filmmaker Festival coincides with the Bend Film Festival and celebrates the talent of young Central Oregon artists. It gives contributors the opportunity to share their talent and receive recognition and […]
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A More Livable Bend
Bend Livability Project engages community in creating change
Bend’s growth is inevitable. Draft projections from Portland State University predict that the city’s population will surpass 130,000 in 20 years. With this in mind, in what way the city grows is both a subject of deep concern and an opportunity for the community to help shape the future. The inaugural Bend Livability Project is […]
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BendFilm Presents “A Place to Stand”
Poet Jimmy Santiago Baca will speak
As a lead-up to its festival in October of this year, BendFilm is hosting renowned poet Jimmy Santiago Baca for a Thursday night reception and film screening of the award-winning documentary, “A Place to Stand,” based on Baca’s critically-acclaimed memoir of the same name. After the viewing, an interactive Q&A will take place with Jimmy […]
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Sophomore Swagger
BendFilm 2015 takes it to the next level
Just as a band’s sophomore album tends to be among its best, so too is the second year of the BendFilm Festival under Director Todd Looby gearing up to be one of the fest’s best. From the quality and quantity of the films—we’re talking about hundreds more submissions than last year, and of exponentially greater […]
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Film Events 9/30-9/7
Wild and Scenic Film Festival The Oregon Natural Desert Association’s eighth annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival has arrived. The festival presents an evening of short films showcasing the natural wonders we can take for granted in our busy lives. While also having films highlighting athleticism, bravery, courage, and activism, the festival truly has something […]
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BendFilm Kickoff Party Goes Glam
Crisp autumn air in Bend means a number of things, but perhaps most exciting is the return of the BendFilm Festival. This year’s festival, which takes place October 8-11 and marks its 12th year, includes 15 narratives, 16 documentaries, and 50 shorts. For the second year in a row, G5 hosts the BendFilm Kickoff Party […]
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Our Picks 5/27-6/3
thursday 28 BendFilm Bash ARTY PARTY—The 12th annual BendFilm Festival is just half a year away, which means it’s time for the annual fundraiser. This year’s event features the wildly popular variety show “Night Lights with Shanan Kelley,” which has sold out 25 consecutive shows since February 2014. Nosh on apps from Spork and throw […]
