Amateur outdoor film contest begins in North Bend

Published 4:24 pm Monday, October 31, 2011

Seeking the best local films on the great local wilderness, the City of North Bend and North Bend Theatre are brining back the North Bend Outdoor Amateur Film Challenge.

Submissions of short outdoor adventure films are sought by Dec. 1. The winner’s film will be played on the big screen during the North Bend Mountain Film Festival .

Films must be family friendly with no offensive language, must have a connection to North Bend or the surrounding area and outdoor recreation, and cannot exceed 15 minutes.

Prizes include a $300 first prize and $200 second prize.

To lean more, call Gina Estep at (425) 888- 7640. Films may be submitted electronically to gestep@northbendwa.gov, by mail at PO Box 896 North Bend, WA 98045 or in person at 126th East Fourth Street, North Bend.

Learn more about the Mountain Film Festival at http://www.northbendtheatre.com/mountainfilmseries.html.