Films Making a Splash: BlacKkKlansman
Films Making a Splash: BlacKkKlansman By Adrienne Nesbitt I recently had the extreme privilege of attending the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. This is the largest university-run film festival in the world. While I enjoyed getting to see films that I may not have...
Early Bird Submission Deadline Approaching August 31
GOSHEN, IND. – River Bend Film Festival, a three-day celebration of independent filmmaking every spring in Goshen, Ind., has its Early Bird Deadline for submissions quickly approaching on August 31, 2018. Over its 17 year history, River Bend Film Festival has...
Special Event – Afternoon Presentation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community and School Educators
Who Special Event for DHH Community, School Educators, Community When/Where Wednesday, May 2 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Goshen Theater What Presentation by Oscar® Award-winning Writer/Actor, Rachel Shenton and Director, Chris Overton | Moderated by David Kendall Cost...
2018 River Bend Film Festival Lineup Announced
GOSHEN, IND. –– This week, River Bend Film Festival, a three-day international film festival celebrating the art of independent filmmaking based in Goshen, Ind., released its full lineup for the 2018 festival. From May 3 through 5, film lovers and filmmakers from...
2018 Events in Goshen
Are you new to Goshen? Welcome! In addition to the Film Festival, Downtown Goshen hosts events throughout the year and we’d love to see you there. Below are just some of the upcoming festivals scheduled for 2018. For additional concerts, parties, and all-around fun...
River Bend Film Festival Accepting Submissions Starting July 1
GOSHEN, IND. –– River Bend Film Festival, a three-day celebration of independent filmmaking every spring in Goshen, Ind., will begin accepting film submissions on July 1, 2017, with an Early Bird Deadline on August 31, 2017. The next festival is scheduled for...

2019 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors




Allen Brenneman • Celtx • Common Spirits • Flowers By Phoebe • Goshen Motors • Greensweep Cleaning Services • Lesson.ly • The Local • Salon J • Vinyl Wagon Crew • Weston Fribley • Woodstar Photography • Yoder Culp Funeral Home
This project is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
And a special thanks to our 2019 Festival hosts
