Get ready for three unforgettable days at the 22nd Annual River Bend Film Festival!

Experience a whirlwind of powerful stories from around the globe, thought-provoking filmmaker panels, lively mixers, and incredible special guests—all in the heart of downtown Goshen.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 28 2025

6:45 PM Box Office Opens
Auditorium doors open at 7 PM
Goshen College & Beyond

Location: Goshen Theater

7:30 – 9:30 PM

Featuring the premiere of Cora Dale – A Rediscovered Harmony
In partnership with the Goshen College Communications Dept. and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Location: Goshen Theater

Free and open to the public

9:30 PM Box Office Closes

Friday, August 29, 2025

9 AM Box Office Opens
10 – 11:59 AM    Narrative Shorts Block 1 w/Q&A
12:14 – 2:02 PM    Narrative Shorts Block 2 w/Q&A
2:17 – 4:12 PM    Narrative Shorts Block 3 w/Q&A
4:27 – 6:14 PM    Documentary Indiana w/Q&A

Festival Kick-Off Party & Screenwriter Awards

6:15 – 7:15 PM Complimentary buffet from Maple Indian Cuisine & Maple City Market - Goshen Theater South Lobby

7:15 – 7:45 PM Red Carpet Event - Goshen Theater North Lobby
Drink and Be Merry Spotlight + Acoustic Set

8 – 8:45 PM Featuring Adam Volerich, Brenden Hubbard, Leo Winters, and a special performance by Wharton Tract. - Goshen Theater
In partnership with Downtown Goshen, Inc. and the ECCVB

9 – 10:50 PM Feature Film: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror - Goshen Theater
Q&A with Linus O’Brien following the screening

11:20 PM – 12:58 AM The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goshen Theater

11:30 PM - Box Office Closes

Saturday, August 30 2025

9 AM Box Office Opens

9 – 10:30 AM Coffee Talk: Filmmakers Panel

Coffee and pastries provided by The Electric Brew - Goshen Brewing Company

10:55 AM – 12:58 PM Narrative Shorts Block 4 w/Q&A - Goshen Theater

1:13 – 3:15 PM Film Indiana Block w/Q&A - Goshen Theater
Free popcorn provided by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau

3:30 – 5:30 PM Narrative Shorts Block 5 w/Q&A - Goshen Theater

5:45 – 7:44 PM Feature Film: Drink & Be Merry - Goshen Theater
Q&A following the screening

7:45 – 8:45 PM - Holiday Party & Filmmaker Mixer featuring Vinyl Habits
Complimentary buffet from Maple Indian Cuisine & Maple City Market - Goshen Theater South Lobby

8:55 – 10:39 PM - Feature Film: Test Screening
Q&A with Stephen Susco following the screening - Goshen Theater

9:15 PM - Box Office Closes

11 PM – 1 AM Festival Wrap Party The Fold

Date: Augsut 28 -30, 2025

Location:

Goshen Theater
216 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526

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