BendFilm is an independent Oregon film festival in the truest sense – rugged, brilliant, daring, adventurous, fun, and engaging. Located in the wondrous mountain town of Bend, OR, we have been showcasing some of the best independent films in the Pacific Northwest and beyond for 21 years. BendFilm is an imaginative and thought-provoking film festival as well as the operator of a microcinema, the Tin Pan Theater. Our Festival screenings are intimate, allowing you immediate access to the next best filmmakers. And if you are an indie film advocate or are just looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, our festival and theater in Bend, Oregon is well worth it.
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From the Film Screenings to our expanding educational priorities to the BendFilm Festival – member contributions provide 10% of the financial support it takes to produce and support our programming.
BendFilm receives financial gifts at many levels. Membership benefits begin with a contribution of $60 or more. Benefits for seniors (over 65) begin with a contribution of $40 or more. Members receive benefits for the current BendFilm Festival season.
With one full-time employee and a working board of directors, we assure you your donation is well spent and thoughtfully applied.
Many companies will match their employees’ contributions to BendFilm. Ask your employer if they can help you help BendFilm. If your employer will match your contribution let us know so we can update our list of participating companies.
Your contribution is tax-deductible after subtracting the value of any benefits received. BendFilm will mail you a confirmation of your contribution complete with tax information. BendFilm is a 501(c)(3) organization. BendFilm is also a qualified cultural non-profit organization with the Oregon Cultural Trust. TAX ID: 20-0155231
Help BendFilm turn the beloved Tin Pan Theater into Bend's "Community Family Room." Your support will allow BendFilm to enhance mission-driven film and education programming at the Tin Pan.
Learn More about Tin Pan Benefactors
Festival Sponsors receive prominent exposure and coverage throughout the year and especially in the months before the event. Individuals and businesses can sponsor festival awards, filmmakers, venues and even the volunteer force!
We want to hear from you! If you are interested in contributing to the organization that brings independent cinema to Central Oregon every year, register by clicking the link below and then call (541-388-3378) or email (volunteer@bendfilm.org) us.
BendFilm is now using Shiftboard for its volunteer registration. This survey is mandatory for all volunteers and will allow us to best accommodate your interests.
Tickets and passes let you experience the festival. The 90 films in the final program (from over 2,000 submissions) are competing for a trophy and cash awards including the Audience Award. So be sure to cast your ballot at the end of each film.
Learn More about Tickets & Passes
Buy BendFilm gear at the BendFilm office all year or during the festival at the Hub, housed in Scalehouse Gallery.
