The rugged beauty of Central Oregon’s landscape will serve as a backdrop for the aptly titled Still Moon, an independent short film by director Kevin Huang who plans to cast local talent. Inspired by science fiction author Ray Bradbury’s 1948 novel The Martian Chronicles – and the Moon Be Still as Bright, the film will…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor As BendFilm prepares for the tenth year of the popular indie film festival, posters from previous festivals have been making the Bend ArtWalk rounds over the past few months. September’s event at Cowgirl Cash will feature artwork by BendFilm sponsor, artist and graphic designer Euijin Esther Gray. “It’s…
Bend Experimental Art Theatre (BEAT) produces approximately four stage productions each year. The actors (ages six through 20) sign up through an open online enrollment and those that turn in materials on time get into the eight to 10 week workshop. As one can imagine, there are several levels of ability in each group that…
The American Society of Cinematographers (ACS) each year honors outstanding student filmmakers by inviting them to the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood. In an eventful weekend in June, the students and guests viewed eight creative short films, enjoyed meals and networked with the greatest cinematographers in the country. Bend native Daniel Rink, graduate of Brooks Institute…
by CATHY POLLOCK, A&E Feature Writer Recent financial distress for Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) has led to unexpected regeneration for the 35-year old Bend community theatre. Originally called Community Theater of the Cascades, CTC began in 1978 with an all-volunteer staff and no home for their productions. The company moved around town, performing at…
For two nights, prominent business, civic, educational and entertainment leaders showed off their singing, dancing and joke-telling skills and put some “fun” back in “fundraising” for the Tower Theatre Foundation. It was the first – and now annual – Bend Follies, a comedy show about Bend, by Bend and for Bend. “The Follies were designed…
Opening May 10, this production is an intense show… a verbal chess match and the outcome can mean life or death according to producer Sandy Klein. Stage Right Productions and 2nd Street Theater present The Sunset Limited written by Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men, The Road) and directed by Dori Donoho. On…
Volcanic Theatre Pub (VTP) is performing its first live production in their new venue of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story beginning Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13. VTP is a new cultural arts venue that screens films, performs plays and hosts musical acts all in one cozy and intimate warehouse space furnished with comfy…
by ELLEN NEWMAN Bend Experimental Art Theater (BEAT) is bringing Gilbert and Sullivans’ witty, fast paced musical, Pirates of Penzance Jr. to the Pickney Center at COCC. This hysterical and heartwarming show, with fun for all ages, is running from April 19-28. Thirty five of Bend’s best young actors and actresses, ages 7-20, will be performing…
Announces full line-up of events counting down to festival including March 14 Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines at the Tower Ten years ago this Fall, BendFilm was founded by Katie Merritt and a group of film lovers and culture enthusiasts in Bend. In the years since then the festival has grown…
