Available positions include:

• Fundraiser Coordinator Assistant
• Grant Writer
• Film Salon Assistant
• Program Assistant

The festival, held annually at the Milford Theatre draws several thousand people from the Tri-State area including both Metropolitan New York City and Philadelphia making it an important economic engine for our local business community.  Be a volunteer for what promises to be our biggest and best year ever!

Please email your interest to info@blackbearfilm.com

Gold Pass:  Includes the Gala Dinner and all 14 films with VIP seating including the opening night film $150; Gala Pass: Includes the gala night dinner and opening night film $60; Opening Night Film:  $20; Main Stage Films: $12 ($10 in advance); Children’s Films: $5; Salon Programs: Free

The gold pass includes the gala dinner + 14 movies, vip seating and support of the Black Bear Film Festival.

Imagine glamorous lights, dazzling décor, and to top it off, decadent food: this is the Black Bear Film Festival’s Gala, occurring this October 12^th. The star-quality gala will be catered and decorated by some of the most revered businesses in the area. The mouth-watering appetizers, succulent entrees, and luscious desserts are a perfect representation of the culture and class that define the Black Bear Film Festival, for which this gala is the opening event. All community members are warmly invited to attend for a true red carpet experience.

Guests will delight in gourmet meals prepared by The Fork at Twin Lakes, The River Rock Inn, and the Waterwheel Café, as well as mouth-watering desserts prepared by none other than Michael Jon Hill of An American Buffet Custom Catering. Alongside the outstanding dining, there will be a warm and inviting atmosphere created by the stunning decorations designed by Doug Cosh of The Phoenix. There’s no better way to celebrate the 13^th annual Black Bear Film Festival, occurring this October 12-14, than by joining friends at St. Patrick’s event hall for this truly glitzy Hollywood gala.

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more.

Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival or their Gala event, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

Showing in Milford just 8 days after its premier in New York City, this incredible EPIX exclusive documentary debuts just in time to prepare audiences for the new blockbuster Bond film, Skyfall. The documentary, produced by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Passion Pictures and Red Box Films, focuses on three very important men behind the success of the James Bond franchise: producer Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, and author Ian Fleming. This incredible film gives you a unique behind-the-scenes peek at the Bond films and the men who created the longest running film franchise in cinema history, since Agent Bond first appeared in 1962.

As well as getting a brand new perspective on the 007 series right before the new film premiers, Black Bear Film Festival audience members also get an exclusive opportunity to meet Hilary Saltzman, daughter of Harry Saltzman, one of the original producers and owners of the Bond brand. Ms. Saltzman will be available for a Q&A session after the viewing of Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007.
The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more.
Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.
For more information on the film screening or the Black Bear Film Festival, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

“Bare Metallic”, the eleventh bear, was created by Michael R. Contreras, owner and operator of MJM Painting and Authentic Restoration Company. MJM Painting has been servicing the Tri-State area for over 28 years and has enhanced the services by adding decorative finishes such as metal effects (the inspiration for the bear), faux finishes, and authentic Venetian plaster. MJM Painting brings imagination to life in creating the finishing the clients desire. For more information or consulting services, please email mjmpaintingllc@yahoo.com or call 973-714-8566.

The Artful Bear Sculptures are a fundraising effort to support the 13^th Annual Black Bear Film Festival, occurring this October 12-14^th. The bears will be sold at a silent auction during the festival, so be sure to attend in order to get your paws on the “Bare Metallic Bear” or one of the other beautiful sculptures.

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more. Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival or the Art Bears, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

One of the ten bears, designed by Gary S. Dodd, is named “Albeart Einstein” and is in honor of his intelligent human counterpart. Mr. Dodd quoted Albert Einstein to describe his bear: “I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Mr. Dodd was born in Middletown, NY and graduated from Middletown High School in 1969. He attended college in Panama City, Fl, and moved back to Wurtsboro, NY, where he has operated the Wurtsboro Wholesale Antiques for over 30 years. For more information or to contact Mr. Dodd, please email him at doga79@aol.com.

The Artful Bear Sculptures are a fundraising effort to support the 13^th Annual Black Bear Film Festival, occurring this October 12-14^th. The bears will be sold at a silent auction during the festival, so be sure to attend in order to get your paws on the “Albeart Einstein Target Bear” or one of the other beautiful sculptures.

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more. Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival or the Art Bears, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

This year’s bears, designed by local artists and sponsored by generous local businesses, range from serious-themed bears such as “Keith Bearing,” an HIV awareness bear, to playful bears resembling famous celebrities. No matter what the theme, these colorful, eye-catching, and creative bears are a delightful embodiment of the cultural and educational ideals of the Black Bear Film Festival.

The ninth bear, titled “Keith Bearing” was designed by local author, screenwriter, playwright, and editor Amy Ferris. The bear is a tribute to the AIDS & HIV epidemic, those who fought, passed away, or are currently surviving the disease. Ms. Ferris has written for both films and television, including Mr. Wonderful and Funny Valentines, the latter which was nominated for awards. Amy has contributed to numerous anthologies, including He Said What? (2011); Exit Laughing (2012); The Drinking Diaries (2012); The Buddha Next Door (2007), and the soon-to-be-released Dancing at the Shame Prom (2012), which she co-edited. Her memoir, Marrying George Clooney, Confessions from a Midlife Crisis (Seal Press 2010) is heading off-Broadway for the fall of 2012 and winter of 2013. Ms. Ferris serves on the faculty of the San Miguel de Allende Literary Festival and teaches memoir and non-fiction writing at UCLA (the Writers Extension Program). For more information or to contact Ms. Ferris, please visit her website at www.marryinggeorgeclooney.com.

The Artful Bear Sculptures are a fundraising effort to support the 13^th Annual Black Bear Film Festival, occurring this October 12-14^th. The bears will be sold at a silent auction during the festival, so be sure to attend in order to get your paws on the “Jasper Johns’ Target Bear” or one of the other beautiful sculptures.

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more. Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival or the Art Bears, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

This year’s bears, designed by local artists and sponsored by generous local businesses, range from serious-themed bears such as “Keith Bearing,” an HIV awareness bear, to playful bears resembling famous celebrities. No matter what the theme, these brightly-colored, eye-catching, and creative bears are a delightful embodiment of the cultural and educational ideals of the Black Bear Film Festival.

The first bear, titled “Jasper Johns’ Target Bear,” was designed by Phil Rachelson as an appropriation of one of Jasper Johns’ famous target paintings. Mr. Rachelson was born in Brooklyn in 1948 and studied at CCNY, where he received his BFA. He worked as a colorist for many years for both Marvel and DC comics, and has also taught art at the Hudson Valley River Museum and the Staten Island Museum. His work has been shown in galleries and art fairs in New York, Miami, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Amsterdam, and is in several private collections. He currently owns and operates The Forge Studio and Gallery in Milford, PA, where he shows work by contemporary artists and has his studio. He also exhibits his art in various other art spaces. For more information or to contact Mr. Rachelson, please email him at theforge1@verizon.net.

The Jasper Johns Target Bear was sponsored by Michael Elf and Frank Bonello of Shohola, PA and the Upper Mill Complex.

The Artful Bear Sculptures are a fundraising effort to support the 13^th Annual Black Bear Film Festival, occurring this October 12-14^th. The bears will be sold at a silent auction during the festival, so be sure to attend in order to get your paws on the “Jasper Johns’ Target Bear” or one of the other beautiful sculptures.

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past. The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more. Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival or the Art Bears, please visit their website at www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.

While viewing this year’s bears, you’ll also get to meet their talented artists and find out more about each individual bear and its character. The event will take place rain or shine, and is a great way to support our local Film Festival! Plus, once you’ve chosen your favorite bear, you’ll have a chance to bid on it at this year’s festival, occurring October 12-14, when the bears are part of a silent auction!

The Black Bear Film Festival began in Milford, PA, in 2000 when a small group of creative locals set out to produce an event that would support and promote innovate and independent films. The Black Bear Film Festival celebrates Milford’s rich film-making heritage and the conservation movement in tribute to Gifford Pinchot, who fathered the American conservation movement. Zane Grey, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, and John Barrymore are just a few of the film legends who have lived in and visited Milford in the past.

The Black Bear Film Festival has been a huge success, packing theaters and selling out tickets for over a decade thanks to its engaging movies, entertaining parties, a free film salon, and more. Today, the Black Bear Film Festival has returned to its home in the newly-renovated historic Milford Theatre, and continues to support independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement, particularly promoting the region’s clean air and water, abundant wildlife, natural beauty and the entities that protect them. The Black Bear Film Festival is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Premier Independent Film event, and will be hosted at the historic Milford Theatre, in Milford, PA, this October 12-14.

For more information on the Black Bear Film Festival and their art bears, please visit www.blackbearfilmfestival.com, call their offices at 570-409-0909, or “like” them on Facebook.