Bend Film Festival

The main submission deadline for Bend Film Festival is around 22 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to Bend Film Festival costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Regional. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.

Yes. Bend Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Bend Film Festival takes place in Bend, United States.

Bend Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Bend Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.