River Bend Film Festival

Start: Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:00PM
End: Saturday, August 30, 2025 11:00PM

Mark your calendars! The 2025 River Bend Film Festival will be one for the books! The River Bend Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking that brings creators and audiences together through the power of storytelling. Held annually in downtown Goshen, Indiana, the festival features screenings, workshops, filmmaker panels, guest appearances, and special events—all designed to foster connection, creativity, and community. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome a variety of incredible special guests to the festival, including: Brenden Hubbard, Adam Volerich, and Yellowstone star Jefferson White with their feature film, Drink and Be Merry! Linus O’Brien, director of the vibrant documentary, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, which features O’Brien’s father and Rocky Horror creator, Richard O’Brien, along with Tim Curry, Lou Adler, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick. RBFF alum Stephen Susco (The Grudge, Unfriended: Dark Web) makes a chilling addition to this year’s lineup with his newest horror feature, Test Screening RBFF showcases all genres, including narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, music video, student work, shorts, and feature films. The festival highlights the work of local and regional filmmakers while also screening bold, original stories from across the country and around the world. Each year, River Bend screens 50-70 films from a range of voices, styles, and origins, including world premieres, award winners, and local gems. Past workshops have covered everything from lighting, acting, and editing to screenwriting, crowdfunding, and visual effects. The festival is known for its warm, welcoming, laid-back atmosphere and commitment to emerging talent and creative risk-taking. RBFF is organized by Goshen Arts & Events, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and supported by grants, sponsorships, and a dedicated community.