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Bleedingham is celebrating our 5 year anniversary by presenting a special event, the Festival of the Macabre at the Leopold Crystal Ballroom, the night before the Bleedingham Film Festival showcase. Bleedingham has gathered local artists, vendors and businesses for your enjoyment at a celebration of horror film and all that is spooky and macabre for the Halloween season! There will be horror artists and crafters, panels featuring filmmakers and special effects artists, ghost hunters, tarot readers, demonstrations from the Foundry Makerspace and more, plus fun and spooky surprises all night long!
For a list of vendors, demonstrations and panels, please see the event page on Facebook or see our website at bleedingham.com.
Bleedingham Film Festival is an annual horror short film festival that showcases independent WA state filmmakers at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham. Films are judged and scored by industry professionals and the filmmakers compete for awards in several categories and for a grand prize. Opening night on October 22nd will include the award ceremony for filmmakers and there are audience prizes to win as well! The second showing will be on October 30th, at 7:15pm at the Pickford, there is no award ceremony, but there are still audience prizes to win!
Bleedingham Film Festival is an annual horror short film festival that showcases independent WA state filmmakers at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham. Films are judged and scored by industry professionals and the filmmakers compete for awards in several categories and for a grand prize. Opening night on October 22nd will include the award ceremony for filmmakers and there are audience prizes to win as well! The second showing will be on October 30th, at 7:15pm at the Pickford, there is no award ceremony, but there are still audience prizes to win!
Tired of the holiday hustle and bustle? Join us for an afternoon matinee of a holiday family friendly movie for all ages. We will provide the popcorn and drinks; you provide a comfy pillow or blanket. Call the library for film titles. For all ages.
Tired of the holiday hustle and bustle? Join us for an afternoon matinee of a holiday family friendly movie for all ages. We will provide the popcorn and drinks; you provide a comfy pillow or blanket. Call the library for film titles. For all ages.
Tired of the holiday hustle and bustle? Join us for an afternoon matinee of a holiday family friendly movie for all ages. We will provide the popcorn and drinks; you provide a comfy pillow or blanket. Call the library for film titles. For all ages.
The Pickford is proud to partner with Make.Shift to host the second year of Bellingham Music Film Festival, taking place April 6 – 8, 2017. The festival will showcase music-inspired shorts, videos and feature-length films from around the world and here at home, and also feature bands and live music.
Spanning three days and three locations, Bellingham Music Film Festival is a celebration of the convergence of music and film, highlighting the way film conveys the meaning of music.
Day 1: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Opening Night @ Pickford Film Center
The Pickford will be screening David Byrne’s “Contemporary Color,” a unique music documentary experience, featuring color guard routines accompanied by St. Vincent, Ad-Rock, Nelly Furtado and Ira Glass, among others. “Contemporary Color” will open with selected music shorts and music videos.
Day 2: Friday, 7 p.m. – Music Video Night @ Make.Shift Art Space
A free evening of music videos on rotation at Make.Shift Art Space on 306 Flora St., taking place during Art Walk. A diverse mix of energizing, inspiring and electrifying music videos will be playing throughout the night, many directed by students and Bellingham community members.
Day 3: Saturday 1 p.m. – Regional Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – After Party @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
The Pickford will showcase music videos, music shorts and music films, all day long! Features will include “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated coming-of-age feature by Seattle filmmaker Clyde Petersen and the US Premiere of “Burn the Place You Hide,” a documentary about the life and music of Thomas Hansen, and his struggle with mental illness, filmed in Norway. The program will conclude with awards for best music video, best short and best feature.
Following the screenings at The Pickford, join us for the After Party at the iDiOM Theater at their new home in Sylvia Center for the Arts, located at 205 Prospect St. The After Party will feature live music from Briana Marela, Cumulus and I Love You Avalanche.
It will be a weekend of full of music, films, dancing and popcorn. All the good things about art and life.
“Contemporary Color” tickets can be purchased online at the box office or online: http://bit.ly/2os8rEU Prices are $10.75 General Admission, $8 for Students and $7.50 for PFC Members.
Saturday’s events are $3 donation at the door. Friday’s Music Video Night is free!
The Pickford is proud to partner with Make.Shift to host the second year of Bellingham Music Film Festival, taking place April 6 – 8, 2017. The festival will showcase music-inspired shorts, videos and feature-length films from around the world and here at home, and also feature bands and live music.
Spanning three days and three locations, Bellingham Music Film Festival is a celebration of the convergence of music and film, highlighting the way film conveys the meaning of music.
Day 1: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Opening Night @ Pickford Film Center
The Pickford will be screening David Byrne’s “Contemporary Color,” a unique music documentary experience, featuring color guard routines accompanied by St. Vincent, Ad-Rock, Nelly Furtado and Ira Glass, among others. “Contemporary Color” will open with selected music shorts and music videos.
Day 2: Friday, 7 p.m. – Music Video Night @ Make.Shift Art Space
A free evening of music videos on rotation at Make.Shift Art Space on 306 Flora St., taking place during Art Walk. A diverse mix of energizing, inspiring and electrifying music videos will be playing throughout the night, many directed by students and Bellingham community members.
Day 3: Saturday 1 p.m. – Regional Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – After Party @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
The Pickford will showcase music videos, music shorts and music films, all day long! Features will include “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated coming-of-age feature by Seattle filmmaker Clyde Petersen and the US Premiere of “Burn the Place You Hide,” a documentary about the life and music of Thomas Hansen, and his struggle with mental illness, filmed in Norway. The program will conclude with awards for best music video, best short and best feature.
Following the screenings at The Pickford, join us for the After Party at the iDiOM Theater at their new home in Sylvia Center for the Arts, located at 205 Prospect St. The After Party will feature live music from Briana Marela, Cumulus and I Love You Avalanche.
It will be a weekend of full of music, films, dancing and popcorn. All the good things about art and life.
“Contemporary Color” tickets can be purchased online at the box office or online: http://bit.ly/2os8rEU Prices are $10.75 General Admission, $8 for Students and $7.50 for PFC Members.
Saturday’s events are $3 donation at the door. Friday’s Music Video Night is free!
The Pickford is proud to partner with Make.Shift to host the second year of Bellingham Music Film Festival, taking place April 6 – 8, 2017. The festival will showcase music-inspired shorts, videos and feature-length films from around the world and here at home, and also feature bands and live music.
Spanning three days and three locations, Bellingham Music Film Festival is a celebration of the convergence of music and film, highlighting the way film conveys the meaning of music.
Day 1: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Opening Night @ Pickford Film Center
The Pickford will be screening David Byrne’s “Contemporary Color,” a unique music documentary experience, featuring color guard routines accompanied by St. Vincent, Ad-Rock, Nelly Furtado and Ira Glass, among others. “Contemporary Color” will open with selected music shorts and music videos.
Day 2: Friday, 7 p.m. – Music Video Night @ Make.Shift Art Space
A free evening of music videos on rotation at Make.Shift Art Space on 306 Flora St., taking place during Art Walk. A diverse mix of energizing, inspiring and electrifying music videos will be playing throughout the night, many directed by students and Bellingham community members.
Day 3: Saturday 1 p.m. – Regional Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – After Party @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
The Pickford will showcase music videos, music shorts and music films, all day long! Features will include “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated coming-of-age feature by Seattle filmmaker Clyde Petersen and the US Premiere of “Burn the Place You Hide,” a documentary about the life and music of Thomas Hansen, and his struggle with mental illness, filmed in Norway. The program will conclude with awards for best music video, best short and best feature.
Following the screenings at The Pickford, join us for the After Party at the iDiOM Theater at their new home in Sylvia Center for the Arts, located at 205 Prospect St. The After Party will feature live music from Briana Marela, Cumulus and I Love You Avalanche.
It will be a weekend of full of music, films, dancing and popcorn. All the good things about art and life.
“Contemporary Color” tickets can be purchased online at the box office or online: http://bit.ly/2os8rEU Prices are $10.75 General Admission, $8 for Students and $7.50 for PFC Members.
Saturday’s events are $3 donation at the door. Friday’s Music Video Night is free!
The Pickford is proud to partner with Make.Shift to host the second year of Bellingham Music Film Festival, taking place April 6 – 8, 2017. The festival will showcase music-inspired shorts, videos and feature-length films from around the world and here at home, and also feature bands and live music.
Spanning three days and three locations, Bellingham Music Film Festival is a celebration of the convergence of music and film, highlighting the way film conveys the meaning of music.
Day 1: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Opening Night @ Pickford Film Center
The Pickford will be screening David Byrne’s “Contemporary Color,” a unique music documentary experience, featuring color guard routines accompanied by St. Vincent, Ad-Rock, Nelly Furtado and Ira Glass, among others. “Contemporary Color” will open with selected music shorts and music videos.
Day 2: Friday, 7 p.m. – Music Video Night @ Make.Shift Art Space
A free evening of music videos on rotation at Make.Shift Art Space on 306 Flora St., taking place during Art Walk. A diverse mix of energizing, inspiring and electrifying music videos will be playing throughout the night, many directed by students and Bellingham community members.
Day 3: Saturday 1 p.m. – Regional Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Feature and Shorts/Music Video Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Awards Showcase @ Pickford Film Center
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – After Party @ Sylvia Center for the Arts
The Pickford will showcase music videos, music shorts and music films, all day long! Features will include “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated coming-of-age feature by Seattle filmmaker Clyde Petersen and the US Premiere of “Burn the Place You Hide,” a documentary about the life and music of Thomas Hansen, and his struggle with mental illness, filmed in Norway. The program will conclude with awards for best music video, best short and best feature.
Following the screenings at The Pickford, join us for the After Party at the iDiOM Theater at their new home in Sylvia Center for the Arts, located at 205 Prospect St. The After Party will feature live music from Briana Marela, Cumulus and I Love You Avalanche.
It will be a weekend of full of music, films, dancing and popcorn. All the good things about art and life.
“Contemporary Color” tickets can be purchased online at the box office or online: http://bit.ly/2os8rEU Prices are $10.75 General Admission, $8 for Students and $7.50 for PFC Members.
Saturday’s events are $3 donation at the door. Friday’s Music Video Night is free!
The closing event of CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival presented at the Mount Baker Theatre features a recently restored silent film not seen in more than a century made by Lois Weber, the highest-paid director working in Hollywood during the silent-film era and into the 1920s. “The Dumb Girl of Portici” was the first blockbuster film directed by a woman. This brilliant, restored 1916 film — with the dazzling new score by dance composer John Sweeney — will give today’s audiences a chance to experience the energy, the expressive face, and the grace of the great ballet dancer and choreographer Anna Pavlova. The trailer can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/196595139
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival will present a special outdoor screening of the film “Megan Leavey” at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistros – The Roost, on September 9 beginning at 8:00 p.m. The event is intended to help raise both funds and awareness for the CASCADIA film festival as well as showcase a sensitive, uplifting film made by a woman about an outstanding woman.
About the Film: “Megan Leavey” is based on the true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog, an aggressive German shepherd Rex, saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy. For their dedication and heroism, they received the Purple Heart.
The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) from a screenplay by Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo and Tim Lovestedt. It stars Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Ramón Rodríguez, Bradley Whitford and Common.
“Megan Leavey” is a wonderful, warm film about the special relationship and loyalty between a soldier and her military combat dog. as well as the story of a woman in an unconventional role. It demonstrates the training that both undergo prior to being sent into combat zones. In addition, the crew on the film was largely made up of women.
Admission is just $10. As a thank you for their service, active duty military and veterans with valid military I.D. will receive free admission.
The event is generously sponsored by Barbara Vz Howard, whose partner was a U.S. Marine pilot in the Vietnam War. They are supporters of “Keeping K-9s in Kevlar.” K-9 Officer Deputy Jason Nyhus and K-9 Hyde of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department will be on-hand after the film for a short presentation and to answer audience questions about this harrowing work. Keeping K-9s in Kevlar is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that purchases Kevlar vests for law enforcement dogs in need. Each vest that is donated honors a fallen officer.
In addition, Boundary Bay Brewery is generously donating The Roost and projection equipment for the evening’s event.
Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery, is a Halloween and horror celebration hosting over 20 macabre artists and crafters. For $5 at the door, join us for a scary good time at the Eagles Hall on Forest Street in Bellingham. Entertainment throughout the evening, filmmaking panels, raffles, cheap drinks at the Eagles Bar downstairs and some creepy surprises will be awaiting you at our kickoff to the film festival weekend! For a full list of vendors, entertainment and panels, check out our Bleedingham facebook page.
Bleedingham Film Festival is WA state’s most popular horror film festival. Short horror films from WA state independent filmmakers are shown for two nights only at the the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA. Tickets go fast, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for ticket sale updates and information about our weekend kickoff event, Bleedingham Presents: The Night Gallery. Get your ticket and come see independent horror stories not shown anywhere else!
Bleedingham Film Festival is an annual competitive short horror film festival for independent filmmakers. Now in it’s sixth year, Bleedingham has become a Halloween time tradition for both filmmakers and horror fans alike. Opening night, (Sat Oct 28 at 8:00 p.m.) will showcase the official selection of WA state films, followed by a live awards ceremony for filmmakers. Sunday night (Oct 29 at 6:00 p.m.) will screen out of state and international films only available in the film festival circuit! Be sure to come early to get a picture at our photo booth and grab a Bleedingham t-shirt! There will also be a ton of audience prizes on both nights donated by local Bellingham businesses! To see all of our sponsors, be sure to check out our sponsors page on our website. Tickets sell out fast, so stay updated by going to our Bleedingham facebook page. Tickets will be available through the Pickford Film Center.
The Mt. Baker Film & Art Festival started in 1999 as an effort by Mt. Baker Ski Area to provide a venue for independent ski and snowboard filmmakers to share their work with our powder hungry community. The goal each year has been to share recent films from, but not limited to the Northwest. As snow enthusiasts we like to appreciate anywhere people are able to document getting outdoors and experiencing the thrill of winter! Please join us at our annual kickoff event held at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre on Thursday, November 2, 2017.
* 2017-2018 Season Passholders can present their pass at the Mount Baker Theatre box office from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of event and get in for free while seats last.
“VISIONS & VOICES: Forgotten Films From Cinema’s Women Directors,” samples films from “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” a collection of historical films recently curated by Kino Lorber distribution company and the Library of Congress.
The series includes a variety of features and short films ranging from slapstick comedies to melodramas and thrillers – all from female directors. Audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A event after each film.
FULL SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 4 p.m. Films include “The Red Kimona,” “The Wild Engine” and “Mabel’s Blunder.” Tickets are $10 (+ $1.25 historical venue fee) and are available here: https://bit.ly/2EL7NP1
FRIDAY, MARCH 1: Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 6 p.m. “The Curse of Gwon Quon,” “When Little Lindy Sang,” and feature “49-17.” Tickets are $10 (+ $1.25 historical venue fee) and are available here: https://bit.ly/2EL7NP1
FRIDAY, MARCH 8: Firehouse Events Center, Fairhaven. 7 p.m. “Be Natural,” a new Oscar-nominated documentary about silent film director Alice Guy Blache, directed by Pamela Green. Tickets $10 and available at Brown Paper Tickets. https://bpt.me/4034334
More information is available at www.cascadiafilmfest.org
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
The North Bend Film Festival is emerging from the fog with a hybrid 2021 festival taking place July 15-18, 2021. The in-person portion of the fest returns audience members to the historic art deco North Bend Theatre for a limited amount of feature film and short screenings to complement a robust virtual lineup of screenings, talkbacks, and immersive experiences. The majority of film selections will be exclusive to physical or virtual with only a few overlaps making for a unique festival experience however you choose to attend.
New to the festival is the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award meant to honor an extraordinary achievement in groundbreaking filmmaking with a director’s first or sophomore film. This year’s recipient is Jane Schoenbrun for their debut film “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” a beautifully haunting work that captures with surreal relevance the dual sadness and hope of life lived through a screen.
Continuing the festival’s mission to present groundbreaking immersive events, this year will feature a tongue-in-cheek pregnancy mystery party with I Swing, You Swing, a self-led storytelling experience that will take place across North Bend with Marcia Needs Space and the in-person return of fest favorite Strange Storytelling Hour, which will be recorded in front of a live audience and offered online for virtual viewing after.
North Bend Film Fest virtual programming is geo-restricted to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with two types of festival passes currently on sale: a 10 feature or shorts program package for $95 and a 12 feature or shorts program package for Industry Members also priced at $95. All event programming will be free to pass holders. Individual ticket options also include a $3 discount for locals attending in-person screenings.
To buy a pass, visit bit.ly/nbffpass, or view our complete lineup here bit.ly/nbfffilmguide!
All in-person screenings will be held in strict accordance with state and federal guidelines regarding safety through the ongoing COVID pandemic.
