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Founded in 1991
Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the Heartland Film Festival in October, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival in July and other year-round programs.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films. The films we select and exhibit all have one thing in common: they are films that do more than entertain.
Upcoming Events
29
MAY 2026
Films at the Fort: "Despicable Me"
Fort Ben Cultural Campus
Bring your family out to a FREE outdoor screening in the backyard of the Heartland Film HQ!
18
JUN 2026
Movie Nights: "National Treasure"
White River State Park
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for five Movie Nights taking place every third Thursday of the month from May through September.
21
JUL 2026
Indy Shorts Film Festival
Indy Arts Center, Living Room Theaters & Newfields
Fest Passes are on sale now through June 2!