River Bend Film Festival 2023

The Festival returns in-person
April 20 – 23, 2023

20th Anniversary of the Festival!

The River Bend Film Festival is returning to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. There will be more films, workshops, special guests, and parties than ever before!

Reduced price tickets are available for purchase through Friday, March 31.
Jump on this opportunity to get passes and tickets for 25% off their normal price!

Event Schedule

Special Events

Our full schedule is coming soon. Get tickets to these special events now!

Feature Film: Rudy - Screening + Q&A

30th Anniversary Screening

Join us for a 30th anniversary screening of the film Rudy
followed by a Q&A session

Documentary Feature: State of Unity and Concert: The Bergamot

Screening and Concert: The Bergamot

Join us for a screening of the documentary State of Unity
followed by a concert!

See photos from the 2019 Festival

See photos from the 2018 Festival

RBFF Interviews

Chris Overton • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Chris Overton

Shubhashish Bhutiani • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Shubhashish Bhutiani

Rachel Shenton • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Rachel Shenton

Stephen Susco • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Stephen Susco

Zachary Spicer • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Zachary Spicer

Sam Miro • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Sam Miro

Beth Grant • River Bend Film Festival Interview

Beth Grant

Leila Djansi • River Bend Film Festival Interview
Leila Djansi

2023 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors

Community Foundation of Elkhart CountyFive Core MediaGoshen Theater
Globe Radio 91.1 FMArt HouseCherokee Rose PartnersCity of GoshenThe Goshen News
Elkhart County CVBFroggy 102.7Duley Press
GoDance StudioMID-AMERICA FILMMAKERSNorthern Indiana Clay AllianceShirley's Gourmet PopcornFairfield Inn
20th Anniversary of the Festival!