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PE Independent Film 4-27 — File 213564
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000013
File #: 22-003581
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Independent Film Society of Boston
Event name: Independent Film Festival Boston
Description: Film Festival
Location: In and around the Somerville Theatre (55 Davis
Square)
Date(s): April 27 - May 2
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 10am on 4/27
Event starts at (time): 7pm on 4/27
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): noon on 5/03
Event ends at (time): 11:59pm on 5/02
Entertainment: Films
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1000
Total people attending: 10000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 10000
Total Somerville residents attending: 8000
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?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
If we need extra security for high-profile guests
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
In previous years, we worked with the Mayor's office to bag
meters on Dover and Meacham, by the Teatre
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.
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions
Please submit a fire detail application for fire prevention.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved