Support BendFilm — Where Independent Voices Inspire Our Community

BendFilm believes in the power of independent film to connect people, spark conversation, and inspire change. As a nonprofit, we champion diverse filmmakers and bring bold, thought-provoking stories to audiences across Central Oregon through our year-round programs and our 22nd Annual Bend Film Festival, which now welcomes over 10,000 attendees across theaters, pop-up venues, and community spaces.

Your donation keeps the arts accessible to everyone — from free outdoor movies in local parks to hands-on education initiatives like Basecamp, our immersive filmmaker retreat, and our youth summer filmmaking camps, where scholarships ensure that cost is never a barrier to creativity.

With your support, BendFilm continues to:

• Present more than 130 independent films, and host more than 100 filmmakers from around the world each year.
• Elevate underrepresented voices through our Indigenous Film Program, created in partnership with Warm Springs filmmakers and cultural leaders.
• Operate the Tin Pan Theater 365 days a year, bringing independent, classic, and international films — plus special events — to the heart of downtown Bend.
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofits to bring independent film experiences to every corner of our region.

Every contribution — large or small — fuels creativity, builds empathy, and strengthens the arts in our community.
Give today and help keep independent film alive and thriving in Central Oregon.