Bend Film Festival

Bend Film Festival Celebrating the brave voices of independent cinema through films, lectures and education.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Late NightThese shorts capture unusual characters and sit...
09/03/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Late Night

These shorts capture unusual characters and situations in hair-raising or hilarious ways. Expect being transported into the surreal.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Love on the EdgeLove isn’t always easy or simple, sometim...
09/01/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Love on the Edge

Love isn’t always easy or simple, sometimes it’s overwhelming or disappointing. These shorts present a wide variety of relationship dynamics that are heartwarming and thought-provoking.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Tales of the FutureIn this block of shorts, humans face t...
08/31/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Tales of the Future

In this block of shorts, humans face the ever-growing impact of technology and imagine worlds and seek connection atop a changing landscape.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

The 2026 Bend Film Festival posters are going up everywhere, even Portland, which really isn't that far from Bend when y...
08/30/2026

The 2026 Bend Film Festival posters are going up everywhere, even Portland, which really isn't that far from Bend when you think about it.

We're inviting all you Portlanders to Bend for festival weekend Oct 7-11. We promise our small town will show you a great time!

And if you see 👀 a Bend Film Fest poster in Bend, Portland, Sisters, Eugene, Salem, or anywhere, please take a photo and tag . We'd love to know that the word is getting out!

🎬 Whether it's your first year at the Fest or you just need a refresher, here's a quick primer on how to make the most o...
08/29/2026

🎬 Whether it's your first year at the Fest or you just need a refresher, here's a quick primer on how to make the most of this year's Bend Film Festival:

1. 🎟️ Pick *how* you'll fest, by pass or ticket-by-ticket
2. 📅 Mark your calendar for mid-Sept, when you''ll get access to reserve your film tickets
3. ✍️ Browse our film guide (films will keep being released until 9/18!) and see what catches your eye
4. 👀 Check out the venues for this year's festival
5. 📩 Reach out if you have any questions

We can't wait to see you at the movies!

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Between WorldsIn these stories the characters strive to b...
08/29/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Between Worlds

In these stories the characters strive to bridge the gap between two separate worlds to unite, to understand, to reach freedom or closure.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Moment of GraceWhether it’s through the power of art, lov...
08/27/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Moment of Grace

Whether it’s through the power of art, love of constant movement, or the right to experience nature against all odds, these characters demand space for themselves and their stories.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — ChallengersWe love self-possessed characters that look st...
08/26/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — Challengers

We love self-possessed characters that look straight into the eye of what’s considered ‘normal’ and dare to subvert those expectations.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — High StakesWhether personal, political, or life & death, ...
08/26/2026

🎥 2026 BEND FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Shorts Block — High Stakes

Whether personal, political, or life & death, these characters grapple with decisions and actions that come at a high cost.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers! Grab your festival passes at the link in our bio and join us to watch these and many more shorts at this year’s festival Oct 7-11.

We’re less than 4 weeks away from ticket drops! Whether you’re enjoying the Fest ticket-by-ticket, or going all-in as a ...
08/25/2026

We’re less than 4 weeks away from ticket drops!

Whether you’re enjoying the Fest ticket-by-ticket, or going all-in as a Passholder, be sure to mark your calendar and be the first to reserve your seats. 🎟️

🗓️ Remember! The ticket price is included for passholders, but admittance is contingent on capacity. To guarantee you’ll have a spot at the films you want to see, be sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time.

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