PE Independent Film 4-26 — File 23-0422

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000023 File #: 22-003581   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Independent Film Society of Boston, Inc.   Event name: Independent Film Festival Boston Description: Film Festival   Location: In and around the Somerville Theatre (55 Davis Square) Date(s): April 26 - May 2   Rain date(s): N/A Setup starts at (time): 10am on 4/26   Event starts at (time): 7pm on 4/26  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): noon on 5/03   Event ends at (time): 11:59am on 5/02 Entertainment: Films Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 1000   Total people attending: 8000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 10000   Total Somerville residents attending: 6000   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Most films start at $12   What is your budget for this event: $200,000   Social or cultural benefits:  We bring a diverse variety of films and filmmakers to Somerville to share their stories with the community.   Financial benefits:  Many festival attendees patronize the shops and restaurants in Davis Square. Event Contact: Brian Tamm Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes posters, social media, ads on WBUR Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? Yes around Somerville Theatre Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes If we need extra security for high-profile guests Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes We will have event insurance over and above what the Someville Theatre has. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Although we were virtual in 2020 and 2021, as the Somerville Theatre was closed due to Covid, the festival took place every April from 2003 to 2019, then returned in 2022. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved