(February 10, 2021) INDIANAPOLIS – Despite the pandemic shifting their Festivals to a hybrid model of virtual and drive-in screenings, 15 films from the Heartland International Film Festival and the Indy Shorts International Film Festival have made the first round of 93rd Academy® Award Shortlists. Every year, the Academy® selects a shortlist of titles from [...] The post The 93rd Academy Awards® Shortlist Nominations Include 15 Films Showcased by Heartland Film’s Festivals appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

COVID-19 has hit the arts industry hard, but it’s not stopping the third annualIndy Shorts International Film Festival presented by Heartland Film from showcasing 18 programs featuring 128 shorts in Academy Award®-qualifying event. Heartland Film announced the entire lineup of short films available for streaming from the comfort of your home during the festival week [...] The post Indy Shorts International Film Festival moves to drive-in and virtual format, running July 21–26, at Tibbs Drive-In and your home appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

Heartland Film has announced the exciting addition of a Conner Prairie Pop-Up Drive-In Theatre to its list of drive-in events scheduled for the 2020 Heartland International Film Festival October 8-18. “Indy’s favorite fall traditions are finally uniting!” said Heartland Film President Craig Prater. “I can’t think of a more fitting location to safely experience independent [...] The post Heartland Film Announces Partnership with Conner Prairie for a Pop-Up Drive-In Theatre experience during the 29th Annual Heartland International Film Festival this October appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

(OCTOBER 13, 2020) INDIANAPOLIS – MTV Documentary Films, a division of MTV Studios, has acquired the North American rights to documentary “76 Days,” directed by Hao Wu, Weixi Chen, and Anonymous, at the 29th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF). Heartland Film has long established itself as an exceptional venue for filmmakers to premiere their films, [...] The post MTV Documentary Films Acquires “76 Days” at the 29th Heartland International Film Festival appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS – Attendees of the 29th Heartland International Film Festival have voted, and the Audience Choice results have been finalized. The full list of 29th HIFF Audience Choice Award Winners include: Overall Audience Choice Award “Minari,” directed by Lee Isaac Chung Narrative Audience Choice Award “Molto Bella,” directed by Alexander Jeffery Documentary Audience Choice Award [...] The post Audience Choice Award Winners from the 29th Annual Heartland International Film Festival Announced appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS – Heartland Film, Inc. has selected film winners for the 29th Heartland International Film Festival. The 29th Annual Heartland International Film Festival featured 76 films, 23 premieres, live virtual filmmaker Q&As, and special events. The year’s theme was The Full Spectrum of Film to celebrate the diverse film genres, stories, and perspectives showcased throughout [...] The post 29th Annual Heartland International Film Festival Announces Award Winners appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

International short film festival honors short films for outstanding quality – winners receive more than $30,000 in cash prizes and Academy Award®-qualification INDIANAPOLIS – Heartland Film, Inc. has selected film winners for their Indy Shorts International Film Festival, Indianapolis’ only short film festival and an Academy Award®-qualifying event. Indy Shorts exclusively features short films 40 [...] The post Heartland Film announces winners at 2020 Indy Shorts International Film Festival appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2020 HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TITLES MAKE HISTORY AS ACADEMY AWARD® WINNERS  HIFF films “Parasite,” “Marriage Story,” and “Jojo Rabbit” take home six Oscars® at the 92nd Academy Awards® INDIANAPOLIS – Films featured at the 28th Heartland International Film Festival (October 10-20, 2019) made history at the 92nd Academy Awards® [...] The post Heartland International Film test Winners appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

Indianapolis, IN (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Heartland International Film Festival announced the filmmaker award winners for the film festival’s 28th edition during an Awards Brunch held at the Montage (8580 Allison Pointe Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature (and a cash prize of $15,000) went to Bora Kim’s [...] The post 28th Annual Heartland International Film Festival Announces Award Winners appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (9/13/19) – Presented by nonprofit arts organization Heartland Film, the 28th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) will take place in Indianapolis from Oct. 10-20 in venues throughout the city and The Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin. With a record 200 plus feature films and 400 film screenings, HIFF is the largest and longest-running film [...] The post 28th Heartland International Film Festival Lineup Headlined by Awards Contenders appeared first on Heartland Film ..read more