Heartland Film International Film Festival (HIFF) announced a star-studded lineup of 128 feature films and 14 Event films for the 30th Anniversary of the festival running October 7-17, 2021.
Heartland International Film Festival
Every October, the Heartland Film Festival gives its moviegoers access to more than 100 visiting independent filmmakers from all over the world, right in the heart of the Midwest. Heartland showcases more than 130 entertaining movies that do more than just entertain over 10 days of red carpet premieres and events, parties and hundreds of film screenings across Indianapolis.
Heartland Film Festival started in 1992 and takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Julia Child Documentary to Open 30th Heartland International Film Festival
Julia Child on the set of her cooking show, ‘The French Chef. Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6906383b) Julia Child, Boston “Julia” the new documentary on celebrity chef Julia Child will open the 30th anniversary edition of the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF), taking place October 7-17, across Indianapolis. The festival revealed the first slate of special event titles including closing night film “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” on English artist Louis Wain, who rose to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings.
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Indy Shorts International Film Festival 2021 Unveils Lineup of 201 Short Films
Will Ferrell along with William Jackson Harper star in “David” The 4th Indy Shorts International Film Festival, under the theme “A Short Escape,” will run July, 20-25, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana showcasing a lineup of 201 independent short films in 33 themed programs. The 6-day festival is offering 3 different ways to experience the Academy Award®-Qualifying Festival with indoor, outdoor, and virtual viewing options.
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Heartland International Film Festival Announces 2020 Winners: “76 Days” and “There Is No Evil” Win Top Prizes
“76 Days” directed by Hao Wu, Weixi Chen, and Anonymous The 29th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) announced the award winners and more than $60,000 in cash prizes via its virtual Awards Show this evening. Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak documentary “76 Days” is HIFF’s big winner, taking both the $20,000 Grand Prize for Documentary Feature and $2,000 Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award, Documentary Feature. Earlier this week MTV Documentary Films acquired the North American rights to “76 Days” at HIFF.
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MTV Documentary Films Acquires “76 DAYS” at Heartland Film Festival
“76 Days” directed by Hao Wu, Weixi Chen, and Anonymous MTV Documentary Films acquired the documentary “76 Days,” directed by Hao Wu, Weixi Chen, and Anonymous, currently playing at the 29th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF).
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Heartland International Film Festival Announces 2020 Lineup, Headlined by “Eat Wheaties!,” “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain,” “Blithe Spirit”
Eat Wheaties Heartland Film announced the lineup of 76 independent feature films showcased in the 29th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF29) running via hybrid model of drive-in and virtual events, from October 8 to 18.
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5 Drive-In Film Festivals You Don’t Want To Miss
Credit: Flickr – The Wellfleet Drive-in Theater – Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism It’s been almost 90 years since the first drive-in movie theater opened in New Jersey in 1933, and thanks to the coronavirus, they are making a trendy comeback. During this time, festivals have had to find creative ways to showcase films, many opting for virtual cinemas and online screenings. The drive-in experience allows film-lovers and movie-goers to indulge in the community-shared experience that cinemas provide while also social distancing and staying safe. Check out the drive-in film festivals and their featured titles, happening between July and August.
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Heartland Intl Film Festival 2019 Award Winners – HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD and FOR SAMA Win Top Prizes
House of Hummingbird (Beol-sae) (South Korea, USA) directed and written by Bora Kim. Bora Kim’s HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD took home the Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature (and a cash prize of $15,000) at the 28th Heartland International Film Festival. Seung-Yun Lee who stars in the film was on hand to accept the award.
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Watch EXCLUSIVE Clip from Guy Davies’ PHILOPHOBIA
Joshua Glenister in Guy Davies’ PHILOPHOBIA Watch an exclusive clip from Guy Davies’ Philophobia which recently had its World Premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival followed by a West Coast premiere at the San Diego International Film Festival.
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Oliver Krimpas’ Indie Romance Drama AROUND THE SUN Makes The Festival Rounds
Around the Sun directed by Oliver Krimpas Inspired by Bernard de Fontenelle’s Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds, Around the Sun directed by Oliver Krimpas, and starring Cara Theobold (Downton Abbey) along with Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) is now making the regional festival rounds. The film is playing at the young upstart Mystic Film Festival, in Connecticut, this weekend, and at the the Heartland International Film Festival, in Indianapolis next weekend.
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Heartland International Film Festival Reveals 2019 Lineup – A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD to Open Fest
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD directed by Marielle Heller The Heartland International Film Festival announced the official selections for its 28th edition, taking place October 10-20. Marielle Heller’s Tom Hanks’ starrer A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD was chosen as the Opening Night Gala film, and Destin Daniel Cretton’s JUST MERCY will screen as the Closing Night Gala selection. Noah Baumbach’s MARRIAGE STORY is set to be the Centerpiece Screening, and Fernando Meirelles’ THE TWO POPES will be the Showcase Screening.
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‘Liyana’ ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ ‘The Cage’ Win Grand Prizes at 26th Heartland Film Festival
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Red Dog: True Blue is the winner of the Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature, and Liyana takes the Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 26th Heartland Film Festival. The Heartland Film Festival has earned the special designation of being a qualifying festival for the Annual Academy Awards® within the Short Films category. This means that the winner of the Grand Prize for Best Narrative Short Film (“The Cage,” directed by Ricky Staub) will qualify for consideration in the Live Action Short Subject category of the Annual Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.
“Congratulations to our international prize winners who came from around the world to share their powerful stories in Indianapolis,” said Heartland Film President Craig Prater. “Feature winners ‘Liyana’ and ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ hail from Swaziland and Australia as short film winners ‘The Cage’, ‘Edges’, and ‘The Wishing Jar’ represent the U.S. and Canada. This year the Heartland Film Festival hosted more film titles and filmmakers than ever before and it is an honor to recognize these films as the best of the best.””
2017 Heartland Film Festival winners
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$25,000 Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature
“Liyana,” directed by Aaron and Amanda Kopp (Swaziland, USA, Qatar)
$5,000 Grand Prize for Best Narrative Short
Underwritten by Heartland Film Endowment’s Sparks Vision Award
“The Cage,” directed by Ricky Staub (USA)
$5,000 Grand Prize for Best Documentary Short
Underwritten by Heartland Film Endowment’s Sparks Vision Award
“Edges,” directed by Katie Stjernholm and Jonathan Hiller (USA)
$5,000 Grand Prize for Best Animated Short
“The Wishing Jar,” directed by Denver Jackson (Canada)
$3,500 Best Premiere for Narrative Feature
“The Drawer Boy,” directed by Arturo Pérez Torres (Canada, Mexico)
$3,500 Best Premiere for Documentary Feature
“Defining Hope,” directed by Carolyn Jones (USA)
$5,000 Indiana Spotlight Winner
“Little Warriors,” directed by Sam Miro (USA)
$2,000 Summer White Lynch Memorial Award – High School Film Competition Grand Prize
Underwritten by Gary D. & Marlene Cohen
“Two of Five Million,” directed by Socs and DZ Zavitsanos (Greece, USA)
$5,000 Jimmy Stewart Legacy Award Winner
“Little Pink House,” directed by Courtney Moorehead Balaker (USA)
The Jimmy Stewart Legacy Award honors a single film, selected from the Festival’s feature-length narrative and documentary titles. This film embodies the ongoing legacy of actor and national hero Jimmy Stewart and demonstrates the triumph of the human spirit through determination and the defiance of odds, humble vulnerability, and courage in the face of adversity. Made possible by a partnership with The Stewart Family.