We have extended our online ticket sales to midnight on Friday evening. After that tickets are only available at the door. Please remember to bring a print out of your e-mail receipt and a valid I.D.

Our TICKETS area of the website contains all the information regarding ticket sales and online purchases.

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We want to thank The Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks, Michigan for their continued support and promoting of local independent film artists and showcasing the works of Mid America Filmmakers, and for their  support of this festival.

MAF’s annual summer screening is always at the beautiful Vickers Theatre, usually in August, and we hope that everyone [...]

Check out the local films preview trailer created for the Mayor’s Press Conference.  Thanks to Brian McLaughlin for putting this together!

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On Tuesday, April 28 Mayor Steve Luecke announced the premiere of the River Bend Film Festival at the South Bend Century Center and emphasized it as a great addition to the downtown Arts community.

He was joined by DTSB Executive Director Marco Mariani, River Bend Film Festival Director Tim Richardson, and Mid America Filmmakers President Scott [...]

Holiday Inn is offering all River Bend Film Fest Attendees a rate of $99.00 for a customary guest room at the Holiday Inn.  Simply contact Ginger Gaideski (Sales & Catering) or Ashley Nemeth (Corporate Sales Director) to make  reservations. The number at the front desk is 574-232-3941.

Here is a PDF file with  information on the [...]

We are offering two local film auditions will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Dance Room, Suite 18.  They are being held by Mid America Filmmaker members Scott Dokey and Casey & Jessica Stone. You do not need to have a festival [...]