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Heartland Film đź“Ť Indianapolis, IN
HFF35 | October 8-18, 2026
Cinemania | April 16, 2027
Indy Shorts | July 20-25, 2027
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10/14/2026

When Congress passes a law to ban TikTok over national security concerns, three content creators join the platform in suing the U.S. government to defend their livelihoods and First Amendment rights. After a crushing Supreme Court defeat, their last hope lies ironically with Donald Trump – the very president who first attempted to ban the app in 2020.

Don’t miss this Midwest Premiere on October 17 at Living Room Theaters. 🔗 https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule/6a9044c2c9f39a537d113e5a

Day 7 of features our Centerpiece Screening of “Wild Horse Nine,” Cannes Showcase film “Bitter Christmas,” more World,...
10/14/2026

Day 7 of features our Centerpiece Screening of “Wild Horse Nine,” Cannes Showcase film “Bitter Christmas,” more World, US and Midwest Premieres, award-winning Indy Shorts films, filmmaker Q&As and virtual streaming!

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10/13/2026

Anna spends a decade obsessively building a detailed 1/3-scale version of her friend's house after losing her. It’s just big enough for Anna to squeeze through the door. Inside lives a puppet of her friend Yo. When the pair met, Yo was 73 and Anna just 24. Over the decades, they form a deep bond. After Yo's death, Anna re-constructs a magical space where Yo's stories unfold, and their relationship continues.

Catch the Midwest Premiere of “Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird) on October 15 at Living Room Theaters or watch it virtually. 🔗 https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule/6a9044b5c9f39a537d113c1f

10/13/2026

At the close of this year’s Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Nic Novicki shared a heartfelt remembrance of his friend RJ Mitte and his contributions to the film community.

Through his advocacy and commitment to representation, RJ Mitte helped make space for more voices to be heard and stories to be seen. We’re honored to recognize his legacy alongside the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge at the 35th Heartland Film Festival.

Thank you, Nic, for using your voice to uplift filmmakers and remind others that every story deserves to be told.

Day 6 of brings more World, US and Midwest Premieres, award-winning Indy Shorts films, matinees and cinematic chemistr...
10/13/2026

Day 6 of brings more World, US and Midwest Premieres, award-winning Indy Shorts films, matinees and cinematic chemistry!

Missed a screening in theaters? Keep the experiment going and stream select films from home! đź”— https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule

Discovery alert! 🔬 A new film has been added to the database. “Bloomington” follows a junior high school teenager navi...
10/13/2026

Discovery alert! 🔬 A new film has been added to the database.

“Bloomington” follows a junior high school teenager navigating relationships with friends and family while making choices that will impact his future path.

Don’t miss this surprise screening of Angelo Pizzo’s latest film, and stick around for a Q&A after!

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10/13/2026

Take a closer look. 🧑‍🔬 “Cycles of Resilience” follows hundreds of cyclists on a Black History Bike Ride’s 6th annual Juneteenth Ride, led by Talib Abdullahi.

This journey through history travels from plantation sites to freedom communities, to forced segregation and into the present day, highlighting historic and modern leaders of the Black community like Jacob Fontaine and Barbara Jordan.

Through interviews with community and thought-leaders like Peniel Joseph and Tara Dudley, animations, and archival materials, an inspirational, undertold story of Black excellence unfolds. Universal themes of community resilience, fighting injustice and family bonds shape Black History Bike Ride’s work of preservation and oral storytelling.

Don’t miss this Midwest Premiere at the 35th Heartland Film Festival on October 13 and 17. 🔗 https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule?search=CYCLES%20OF%20RESILIENCE

Explore today’s screenings and see what sparks your curiosity!🧑‍🔬 Discover Indy Shorts award-winning films, the Easterse...
10/12/2026

Explore today’s screenings and see what sparks your curiosity!🧑‍🔬 Discover Indy Shorts award-winning films, the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, U.S. and World Premieres and filmmaker Q&As.

đź”— https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule

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8950 Otis Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46216

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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