PE Independent Film 4-23 — File 25-0639

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000033 File #: 25-007369 Public Event Application for: Independent Film Society of Boston, Organization name: Inc. Independent Film Festival Boston Event name: Film Festival Description: Inside and around the Somerville Theatre (55 Location: Davis Square) 04/23/2025 04/24/2025 04/25/2025 04/26/2025 Date(s): 04/27/2025 04/28/2025 N/A Rain date(s): 12:00PM Setup starts at (time): 12:00AM Event ends at (time): Films Entertainment: Barriers Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 1000 Total people attending: 8000 Maximum attendees accommodated: 10000 Total Somerville residents attending: 6000 General Attendee fees or suggested donations: Admission tickets for most films are $16 $200,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: We bring a diverse variety of films and filmmakers to Somerville to share their stories with the community. Financial benefits: Attendees to the festival often eat in local restaurants and shop in local stores. Brian Tamm Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: 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 Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Accessible seats are available in all theaters. Closed captioning will be provided for as many films as possible 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 2024: May 1-6; 2023: April 26-May 2. 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

Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 250314: Sidewalk occupancy in Davis Square is approved. No street occupancy is proposed or approved. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved