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10 Reasons to Buy Your BendFilm Festival Pass Today

1. Get the party started.

No one wants to arrive late to the party. Revel in the spirit of provocative

storytelling at the October 6th Opening Night event. Portland native and

BendFilm alumnus Ian McCluskey will open the festival with his latest

documentary, VOYAGERS WITHOUT TRACE. Gather with other film

lovers and celebrate independent cinema at the Opening Night reception

held at The Oxford Hotel’s eclectic restaurant and lounge, 10 Below.

2. John Sayles is awesome.

Known as the godfather of the nation’s independent film movement, John

Sayles will launch the Festival’s “First Features” program. Showcasing

renowned independent filmmakers screening the first films that catapulted

their careers, First Features is a brand new BendFilm Festival program.

Sayles is a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original

Screenplay. Your pass gets you into the First Features panel where you

can absorb Sayles’s wise commentary on filmmaking.

3. Two words: Special Screenings.

Your pass is your invitation to special events and screenings scattered

throughout the week. Attend Opening Night and get first peek at the most

anticipated films of the festival. Snag a seat at the Saturday night Awards

Reception and honor the talent of our filmmakers.

4. Experience the creative buzz of indie films.

BendFilm Festival is not your ordinary “movie night.” It’s so much more

than simply sitting in a dark room watching million-dollar- stars blow stuff up.

Independent films are brave, surprising and full of heart. The buzz behind

this year’s festival is electric. By purchasing a pass, you are supporting the

creative soul of independent cinema, not Hollywood’s stranglehold on the

film industry.

5. Meet a filmmaker.

Filmmakers are often in attendance at BendFilm Festival. They are

approachable, casual and eager to share their work with enthusiastic

filmgoers. Perhaps you’ll sit next to one at The Tower Theatre or sidle up to

a burgeoning legend as you make a wild dash for coffee between films.

6. Priority seating is the b-o- m-b.

BendFilm Festival passholders receive preferred seating. No more standing

in line scrolling through your Facebook feed while secretly panicking about

seats filling up. (You don’t need that kind of stress in your life, right?) As a

passholder, simply show up 20 minutes before showtime to claim your seat.

Having a pass allows you to explore the film lineup at your leisure.

7. Make a difference.

Part of the mission of BendFilm Festival is “to provide brave and talented

independent filmmakers exposure, opportunity and, well, CASH. The

creation of film without the burden of box office concerns is a luxury

BendFilm cultivates for filmmakers. One of our favorite pursuits toward that

end is creating new ways to add cash to the BendFilm awards. For those

who demonstrate mastery in the craft of filmmaking, BendFilm salutes them

and then provides capital that will help them to continue their work.”

By purchasing a pass, you’re contributing to the creation of more

independent films.

8. Hang out in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

Go on an outdoor adventure. Dine at award-winning restaurants. Enjoy a

hoppy pint of beer or glass of wine on a bustling sidewalk. Explore hidden

alleys and dusty trails. Then gather to behold the work of talented

independent filmmakers.

A word of warning… you just might fall in love with Bend.

9. Each venue is unique.

The BendFilm Festival offers diverse viewing opportunities for film

screenings. From the iconic Tower Theatre to the cozy Tin Pan Theater to

the hip Volcanic Theatre, each venue has its own distinct spirit and energy.

10. Walk away with indie cred.

Being a BendFilm Festival passholder means you get to claim indie cred.

Because of your support, independent filmmakers continue to make brave

films for a world that craves creativity and passion. Many BendFilm Festival

entries have appeared in some of the top independent film festivals in the

United States and around the world, including Berlin, Sundance and SXSW.

Your support helps make that possible.

Whether you are a diehard indie film fan or just dipping your toe into the

cinematic pool, the BendFilm Festival has something for everyone. Stories

of love, quirky comedies, blow-your- mind conspiracies and audacious

outdoor adventures… all created with a love for soulful storytelling.

The BendFilm Festival runs from October 6th through the 9th and passes

are on sale now. Please visit www.bendfilm.org to purchase your pass.