North Bend Film Festival Archives

Horror-Comedy ‘Extra Ordinary’ Is An Outrageously Farcical Spin On Ghost Stories [NBFF Review]

August 18, 2019 10:34 am

The overwhelming nature of grief and the inability to let go of those who have passed on is universal. Not as relatable is that weight twisted into a hilariously morbid narrative: a child lost to a ritual sacri...

Ella Hunt in Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

‘Anna & The Apocalypse,’ ‘Shirkers,’ & More [North Bend Film Festival Recap]

Ryan Oliver

August 31, 2018 1:51 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

The fall film festival circuit is in full swing. Venice has already started, Telluride is bringing up the rear with TIFF not far behind, and buzz has already started building for potential awards darlings like ...

‘My Name is Myeisha’ Is A Powerfully Fresh Take On The Urban Drama [North Bend Film Fest Review]

Ryan Oliver

August 26, 2018 4:02 pm

News, Reviews

“My Name is Myeisha” is a rare film amongst the canon of strong urban dramas in that it’s specific to the experience of young African-American females. These films largely focus on the hardships of young men - ...

‘Shirkers’ Is A Love Letter To Renegade Filmmaking And The Ghosts Of The Past [North Bend Film Fest Review]

Ryan Oliver

August 26, 2018 4:00 pm

News, Reviews

Making a film is incredibly difficult. For most, it’s a labor of love and not a financially viable endeavor, which is exactly what “Shirkers” was to Sandi Tan. Growing up in Singapore and loving things that wer...

The First-Ever North Bend Film Festival Announces Full Line-Up Including Netflix’s ‘Shirkers’

Ryan Oliver

July 11, 2018 9:55 am

Festivals, News

“It is happening again…” Well, more like “it is happening for the first time.” Unlike Los Angeles, New York, and Austin, the number of film festivals in the Pacific Northwest are very slim. The biggest festi...

Tagged North Bend Film Festival