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Returning for its 32nd year from October 5-15, 2023
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Heartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland International Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four-day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 100+ filmmakers.
Experience the transformative power of film.
Highlights
Celebrating
32 Years
$3.5 Million Awarded to Filmmakers since 1992
MovieMaker's
Top 50 Film Festivals
#HIFF31 Award Winners
Narrative Feature Grand Prize
$20,000 Grand Prize
Documentary Feature Grand Prize
$20,000 Grand Prize
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​Indiana Spotlight Award
$2,000 cash prize
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Horror Award
$2,000 cash prize
Richard D. Propes Social Impact Awards
(Narrative, Documentary)
$2,000 cash prizes
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$5,000 cash prize
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​Humor & Humanity Award
$2,000 cash prize
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​Best Premiere Awards
(Narrative, Documentary)
$2,500 cash prizes
Indiana Film Journalists Association Best US Directorial Debut for USA Narrative Feature
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Indiana Film Journalists Association Best Directorial Debut for an International Narrative Feature
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​Audience Choice Winners
(Overall, Narrative Special Presentation, Documentary Special Presentation, Narrative Official Selection, Documentary Official Selection, Indiana Spotlight, Horror)