By Tristan Van Rooden (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) Being a part of the festival board for the 2019 Bates Film Festival has without a doubt been one of the most fulfilling experiences that I have had throughout my time as a student both at Bates and in high school. The ability to experience…

By Drew Collins (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) I was lucky to be one of the 22 students on the board for the 2019 Bates Film Festival. But, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I sat down on the first day of the Fall Semester. From the moment I…

By David Sparks (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) When signing up and petitioning for Film Festival Studies, I didn’t know exactly what to expect from the course. I had gotten a taste of what the Bates Film Festival would be like during my sophomore year at Bates when I attended a few screenings. At…

By Jim Stevens (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) I am extremely thankful that I decided to sign up for the class that allowed us to participate in, and plan all aspects of the Bates Film Festival. Through my four years here at Bates, I have never done this sort of meaningful, real-world work that…

By Isaiah Saunders (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2021) So, what is the Bates Film Festival? The Bates Film Festival is truthfully one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever been a part of. This past fall (2019), Bates hosted its second Film Festival right here on campus – attracting greater participation from students…

By Kody Greenhalgh (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) I had an amazing experience working with the Bates Film Festival team in the fall semester of 2019 at Bates College. Professor Cavallero and my classmates did a great job coordinating and organizing this film festival, and as a result, there was a successful week showing…

By Michael Jones (BFF ’19, Bates Class of 2020) The Bates Film Festival is an experience that one may never see coming in their lifetime, especially if they’re coming from a background enveloped in preconceptions about this non-Hollywood style of theatre. De Valck hits the nail on the head with common personal precognitions and for…

By Daniella Pascucci (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) If you don’t know much about film festivals, this blog will help you understand not only how they’re a fundamental way for filmmakers to express their views on the world but also how festival are immersed in film production and distribution. Film festivals play a significant…

By Will Holland (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020)             The collective body of the audience is the foundation upon which a successful film festival is built. The audience creates the demand and popularity for such events to occur, as well as fiscal income from ticket sales and leveraged attendance for sponsorships. Without audience attendance, there…

By Eleanor Shields (BFF 2019, Bates Class of 2020) As one of the four student participants in the Bates Film Festival “Short Term Innovative Pedagogy and Course (re)Design Program” (STIP), I received the unique opportunity to visit the International Film Festival – Boston (IFFB) in May 2019. Our group, consisting of myself (‘20), Abel Ramirez…