“The movies are like a machine that generates empathy.”
~Roger Ebert
For the past 18 years, BendFilm has celebrated independent film’s unique power to enrich lives, educate future storytellers, amplify diverse voices and inspire change, all while bringing thoroughly entertaining festival experiences to the Central Oregon community.
We are grateful to the many Bend businesses who believe in the power of the arts to enhance our community, and are writing to you to ask you to consider supporting BendFilm in 2022 by joining Business for BendFilm. Your support and contribution means more exposure for your business as well as a contribution toward making Bend a culturally diverse place to live, work and visit.
What does a contribution of $85 get your business?
- Website recognition (38,000+ visitors during Festival month)
- On-screen visibility before all Festival screenings.
- Discounts on advertising in our Festival Guide and the on-screen, customized sponsorship slide.
The BendFilm Festival draws locals and tourists to the heart of Bend who spend an average of $500 per person on food, lodging, shopping and recreation. Our Business For BendFilm Member Slide plays at all BendFilm Festival venues throughout our annual festival and at our year-round screenings and events. Seen by more than 10,000 people and Plays 200 times throughout the festival and year.
New businesses are receiving 15 percent off the $100 value if they sign up at the end of the year.
BendFilm Festival Sponsorship
If you are interested in reaching more of our 20,000 member audience from the Bend area and 300 additional zip codes, consider becoming a BendFilm Festival sponsor or Tin Pan Theater advertiser for low-cost, high-value advertising. 10% off for new sponsors. 2022 Sponsor levels and benefits here. Contact Executive Director Todd Looby for more information: todd.looby@bendfilm.org.
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Ways to Support BendFilm
Become a member, buy a Tin Pan Ticket Pack or get your 2021 Festival Pass now.
Thank you again for showing up and supporting BendFilm, independent film, filmmakers and the art of storytelling. Please continue to stay engaged and consider supporting the art form of film.
