The 18th annual BendFilm Festival is fast approaching and organizers recently updated their COVID-19 safety procedures. The Festival is scheduled in-Person October 7-10, and virtually, Oct. 11-17.
“This is truly one of the strongest programs I have seen in my eight years at BendFilm and we cannot wait to begin sharing these 40 features and 70 short films with you, Todd Looby, BendFilm executive director stated. “These films will include Fall’s hottest indie releases and Oscar®-contending documentaries. This celebration of independent film arrives at a time when the world feels complex and complicated and we know that art can be the antidote to help us heal, process, and recharge.”
New safety measures have been listed to protect everyone. Guests will be required to:
- Show digital or hardcopy proof of vaccination OR show proof of a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before the festival
- Wear masks in Festival venues regardless of vaccination status
BendFilm has made the important decision to scale back our in-person events significantly.
- Capacity at in-person screenings will be decreased to 65%.
- Events will only be hosted in our largest venues – The Tower Theatre and Regal Cinemas – to allow guests to spread out.
- BendFilm is scaling back in-person events from 4 days to 2 days.
- Outside concessions will not be available in theaters unless current COVID numbers and projections change significantly.
- Schedule details will be released tomorrow when you receive access to your tickets and passes.
Tickets for the limited in-person events will be available Wednesday, September 15th at 3 pm.
