River Bend Film Festival

River Bend Film Festival We're bringing the magic of filmmaking back to downtown Goshen, Indiana, on Sept. 3-5, 2026!

A 2-day celebration of independent films from around the globe, complete with film screenings, industry panels, filmmaker mixers, concerts, and more. Hosted annually in downtown Goshen, in beautiful Elkhart County.

Sharing the experiences that can only be found on the big screen is what makes film festivals special! 💺 🍿 💺 Whether you...
05/27/2026

Sharing the experiences that can only be found on the big screen is what makes film festivals special! 💺 🍿 💺

Whether you're planning to be an active part of River Bend 2026 or just coming for the vibes, there will be a film for you and your fellow attendees to ooh and aww over.

Learn more about River Bend at riverbendfilmfest.com/about.

You've worked hard to bring your vision to life, and it deserves to be projected on the big screen of Goshen Theater! 🖥️...
05/21/2026

You've worked hard to bring your vision to life, and it deserves to be projected on the big screen of Goshen Theater! 🖥️

Late submissions for are still being accepted until June 10 at https://riverbendfilmfest.com/.

05/19/2026

We remember it like it was yesterday. ☺️ 💭

Check out this 2016 trailer of the first River Bend Film Festival ever hosted in The City of Goshen, Indiana!

Comment below what RBFF films have stuck with you over the years! 💬

Cheers to the last 10 years of films at the Goshen Theater! 🥂

We're going to need a bigger boat for all these submissions! 🚣 🦈 There has been a record amount of film and script submi...
05/15/2026

We're going to need a bigger boat for all these submissions! 🚣 🦈

There has been a record amount of film and script submissions for this year's festival. Because of this, we must move up the late submission deadline to June 10 to ensure our team has ample time to give all current and upcoming submissions their fair review.

Thank you to all the filmmakers so far for your enthusiasm!

Send in your work today at https://riverbendfilmfest.com/. 🎬

"River Bend Film Festival was a really great experience. The Goshen community is genuinely supportive of the arts, every...
05/13/2026

"River Bend Film Festival was a really great experience. The Goshen community is genuinely supportive of the arts, everyone is extremely nice, and the town itself creates a charming backdrop for an indie-spirited festival. Highly recommend!" - Sylvia Ray, "The Vote" (2024)

When it comes to providing a warm welcome to film lovers like Sylvia, we couldn't ask for a better setting than Goshen, Indiana! 🍁

See what awaits you here on September 3-5 at https://riverbendfilmfest.com/.

Don't fret about missing the submission deadline. After all, tomorrow is another day!Late submissions will still be acce...
05/06/2026

Don't fret about missing the submission deadline. After all, tomorrow is another day!

Late submissions will still be accepted until June 15.

Visit https://riverbendfilmfest.com/ to submit your film for on September 3-5! 🎞️

04/30/2026

⏳ The regular submission deadline for RBFF will be closed May 1. ⌛

Don't lose hope quite yet; late submissions will still be accepted at a higher fee until June 15.

See rates and details at https://riverbendfilmfest.com/.

The odds of submitting your work by the May 1 deadline are 3,720 to 1… but never tell us the odds; we know that won't st...
04/28/2026

The odds of submitting your work by the May 1 deadline are 3,720 to 1… but never tell us the odds; we know that won't stop you! 🚀

Visit https://riverbendfilmfest.com/ to submit your film for screening at Goshen Theater this September.

Don't call cut yet! 🎬 You still have a few days to send your film before the May 1 deadline.Visit https://riverbendfilmf...
04/24/2026

Don't call cut yet! 🎬

You still have a few days to send your film before the May 1 deadline.

Visit https://riverbendfilmfest.com/ to submit your vision for the big screen of Goshen Theater this September.

"River Bend Film Festival was awesome! Great hospitality, and organizers did a great job at getting us all the info we n...
04/22/2026

"River Bend Film Festival was awesome! Great hospitality, and organizers did a great job at getting us all the info we needed to plan a weekend in Goshen.

Goshen Theater was an amazing venue to host the screenings, and seeing my short on the big screen was such a rewarding experience. I met tons of great artists and directors, and I am looking forward to submitting again!" - Joe Reiter, "Ice Moon: Fear & Aliens" (2025)

Be it a silly, loving, spooky, or even cosmic story, experiencing the visions of filmmakers like Joe on the big screen of Goshen Theater is an annual treat! 🍿 🌌

Visit https://riverbendfilmfest.com/about/ to learn more about what to expect for September 3-5, 2026.

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