Heartland Film Festival kicked off Thursday night with a bang, as 400 people filled the IMAX Theater at the Indiana State Museum for an exclusive screening of August Rush. The vibe all night was high on energy and excitement, and the film didn't disappoint. Take it from this eye-witness--the crowd loved it! As the credits rolled, the whole auditorium slowly got to its feet applauding the film. Even Jeff himself, founder and President of Heartland, said he couldn't remember the last time an opening night film received a Standing O.
Congratulations, Mr. Lewis, on your incredible film. From all of us at Heartland, thank you for bringing it to Indianapolis.
As amazing as last night was, the fun really starts today as the first day of screenings kicks off a week of great films. Check out today's schedule and make your way to the movies!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
We're off and running!
As you've already discovered, the lineup for the 2007 Heartland Film Festival is here!
Click around to discover everything that's coming to Indianapolis, from movie premieres to special guests and presentations. Tickets are on sale now, too, so don't delay. Pick up your 10-pack to share with family and friends, or keep them all to yourself and see the best of this year's festival. Either way, this is a year not to miss!
Today's Featured Film: TWISTED: A Balloonamentary.
This Official Selection has captured audiences at festivals from Boston to Austin, and now it's headed to Indy. Discover the whimsical world of balloon artistry and learn about eight lives who would be forever changed because of it. From the official synopsis:
Click around to discover everything that's coming to Indianapolis, from movie premieres to special guests and presentations. Tickets are on sale now, too, so don't delay. Pick up your 10-pack to share with family and friends, or keep them all to yourself and see the best of this year's festival. Either way, this is a year not to miss!
Today's Featured Film: TWISTED: A Balloonamentary.
This Official Selection has captured audiences at festivals from Boston to Austin, and now it's headed to Indy. Discover the whimsical world of balloon artistry and learn about eight lives who would be forever changed because of it. From the official synopsis:
This hilarious and heartwarming feature documentary is about passion, salvation, love, death, race, religion, and a whole lot of balloons.Catch TWISTED, playing with When I Grow Up, any of six different times at this year's Festival.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Getting it together, bit by bit!
Welcome to Heartland's new Festival Community! We're excited to be partnering with B-Side Entertainment to bring you a brand new, interactive website that allows you to watch all the trailers you can get your hands on, read blogs directly from filmmakers, and even plot out your own personalized Festival Calendar. It's all here, and it's all at your fingertips!
We're just about a week away from the official announcement of the 2007 Festival line-up, so Heartland Headquarters are chaotic, to say the least. We've got a stellar docket this year, though, so everyone here--from staff to volunteers--is happy to burn both ends of the candle so we're ready to go on September 6th, when everything will be posted live, right here.
Starting now, watch this space for the latest on Heartland Film Festival. We'll bring you the inside scoop on parties, events, screenings and celebrities, and you won't want to miss out! Check back often for the latest from wherever we are--Heartland Headquarters, the theaters, the red carpet--who knows!
Until next time,
Lisa
(live from Headquarters!)
We're just about a week away from the official announcement of the 2007 Festival line-up, so Heartland Headquarters are chaotic, to say the least. We've got a stellar docket this year, though, so everyone here--from staff to volunteers--is happy to burn both ends of the candle so we're ready to go on September 6th, when everything will be posted live, right here.
Starting now, watch this space for the latest on Heartland Film Festival. We'll bring you the inside scoop on parties, events, screenings and celebrities, and you won't want to miss out! Check back often for the latest from wherever we are--Heartland Headquarters, the theaters, the red carpet--who knows!
Until next time,
Lisa
(live from Headquarters!)
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Heartland Film Festival
Fifteen years ago, a group of visionaries united to create a unique film festival to honor beautifully made films that celebrate the positive aspects of life. In 1991, that festival was a small event in Indianapolis. Today, it's nine days of student and professional films, a variety of Special Events and a one-of-a-kind experience in one of the Midwest's most inviting cities.
Heartland Film Festival, a non-profit organization, was established in 1991 to recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life. Each October, Heartland screens independent films from around the world and presents $200,000 in cash prizes and Crystal Heart Awards to the Festival’s top entries. This includes a $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Dramatic Feature underwritten by the Max Simon Charitable Foundation, a $25,000 Award for Best Documentary Feature and a $10,000 Award for Best Short Film. The remaining $65,000 is shared among the Crystal Heart and Jimmy Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Award winners. Heartland will have awarded more than $1.6 million in 15 years to support filmmakers in their quest to create films that bring out the best of the human spirit.
Heartland President Jeffrey L. Sparks has been a part of the story since its beginning and remains a driving force behind the Festival's evolving direction. Through the combined efforts of a talented staff, dedicated board and reliable volunteers, the Festival has managed to morph and adapt to changing audiences and initiatives. Regardless of the exterior changes, Heartland's focus has always remained the same: to recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life.
For example, in 2002, the Heartland Film Festival launched Heartland Film Festival Video, a video distribution initiative. The first movie to be released under the Heartland Film Festival video label was Best Man in Grass Creek, a romantic comedy and Crystal Heart Award Winner at the Heartland Film Festival. Heartland Film Festival Video provided a video outlet for promising independent films that otherwise may not gain wide distribution. Heartland has also released Diary of a City Priest and Final Solution under its distribution initiative. These film titles remain available for purchase at Amazon.com.
In 2000, Heartland created the Truly Moving Picture Award as a way to honor theatrically-released films that demonstrate the Heartland purpose with excellence, inspiring and enriching lives. Submissions are received directly from studios and producers for consideration. Since the industry decides a film’s success based on the opening weekend box office, Heartland encourages audiences to attend a Truly Moving Picture on its first weekend. Visit TRULY MOVING PICTURES for more information.
The Heartland Film Festival is in its second decade of honoring Truly Moving Pictures and the visionaries behind them. Please join us in achieving our mission by attending the Festival, viewing a Truly Moving Picture in the theater or at home and purchasing a Heartland Film Festival video.
Heartland Film Festival, a non-profit organization, was established in 1991 to recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life. Each October, Heartland screens independent films from around the world and presents $200,000 in cash prizes and Crystal Heart Awards to the Festival’s top entries. This includes a $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Dramatic Feature underwritten by the Max Simon Charitable Foundation, a $25,000 Award for Best Documentary Feature and a $10,000 Award for Best Short Film. The remaining $65,000 is shared among the Crystal Heart and Jimmy Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Award winners. Heartland will have awarded more than $1.6 million in 15 years to support filmmakers in their quest to create films that bring out the best of the human spirit.
Heartland President Jeffrey L. Sparks has been a part of the story since its beginning and remains a driving force behind the Festival's evolving direction. Through the combined efforts of a talented staff, dedicated board and reliable volunteers, the Festival has managed to morph and adapt to changing audiences and initiatives. Regardless of the exterior changes, Heartland's focus has always remained the same: to recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life.
For example, in 2002, the Heartland Film Festival launched Heartland Film Festival Video, a video distribution initiative. The first movie to be released under the Heartland Film Festival video label was Best Man in Grass Creek, a romantic comedy and Crystal Heart Award Winner at the Heartland Film Festival. Heartland Film Festival Video provided a video outlet for promising independent films that otherwise may not gain wide distribution. Heartland has also released Diary of a City Priest and Final Solution under its distribution initiative. These film titles remain available for purchase at Amazon.com.
In 2000, Heartland created the Truly Moving Picture Award as a way to honor theatrically-released films that demonstrate the Heartland purpose with excellence, inspiring and enriching lives. Submissions are received directly from studios and producers for consideration. Since the industry decides a film’s success based on the opening weekend box office, Heartland encourages audiences to attend a Truly Moving Picture on its first weekend. Visit TRULY MOVING PICTURES for more information.
The Heartland Film Festival is in its second decade of honoring Truly Moving Pictures and the visionaries behind them. Please join us in achieving our mission by attending the Festival, viewing a Truly Moving Picture in the theater or at home and purchasing a Heartland Film Festival video.
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