BendFilm celebrates the brave voice of independent cinema through films, lectures and education.
Gift a Membership! Show your love of Indie Film to the ones you love by gifting them a BendFilm Membership! Our members, sponsors and volunteers are the lifeblood of this organization. To show our appreciation, BendFilm is partnering with Bend businesses to offer discounts to Members in addition to the other benefits. Also check our Facebook page to see who wins some swag via the BendFilm “Member of the Month” drawing. You can become a Member or send as a gift today for as little as $50. To sign up use the enclosed envelope or visit our membership button online. http://www.bendfilm.org/support/ membership
Dear Supporters of BendFilm, Happy Holidays! Thank you for your support of BendFilm. Your contribution helped make 2014 a record-breaking year. The 11th Annual Festival entertained our largest recorded audience--a full 15% increase over last year. We hope you enjoyed the show. Our visiting guests most certainly did, and it was because of your hospitality and enthusiasm. Photo by Steven Addington
We hosted over 125 filmmakers and special guests during the Festival. They raved about the intelligent discussions they had with their audience, the fun people they met and the red carpet treatment they received. BendFilm has always been a Festival “By Bend, For Bend” and you inspire us to work even harder on your behalf. 2014 saw some big changes as we welcomed our new Director, Todd Looby, to Bend. It was Todd, along with staff members Kirsten Hostetler and David Penpek, who led the way to this year’s success. Well done! We would also like to thank our exceptional crew of volunteers who tirelessly worked hundreds of hours behind the scenes to create a seamless environment for festival-goers. Photo by Steven Addington
Despite our success, there is so much more we must do. Upcoming projects for 2015 include hiring a programmer, hosting monthly Photo by Karen Cammack screenings in the community, and expanding our educational programs. We are also increasing the benefits provided to our Members. Photo by Steven Addington
“We’ve been on the road with SlingShot since March. Lots of festivals tell us they are all for the filmmakers. Bend said it too and, guys, you mean it! Thanks for everything. “
These exciting new programs also increase our operating budget. We hope you will continue your support as we expand and improve. We are committed to making Bend an even greater place to be and we need your help to do it. Please take a moment to read the enclosed articles about our 2014 highlights and more. Photo by Steven Addington
Thank you again for your continued support of BendFilm. See you in 2015!
- Barry Opper, SlingShot
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12th Annual BendFilm Festival,
Oct. 8-11, 2015!
www.bendfilm.org
Frank Groundwater President, BendFilm Board of Directors