Upcoming Events
Cinemania 2026: A Tribute to Westerns
Presented by F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co.
April 17
The Crane Bay Event Center
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Heartland Film's signature fundraiser, Cinemania, returns for a third year! Lasso up your fellow outlaws for an unforgettable night of saloon sips, rowdy feasts and yeehaw-worthy surprises!
2026 Indy Shorts Film Festival
Presented by TQL Wealth Management
Tuesday, July 21-Sunday, July 26​​​
Full Venues List TBA
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​The Academy Award®-Qualifying short film festival returns to Indianapolis for its 9th year in July 2026.
Donations
While the film industry is usually associated with unlimited budgets, the reality is that as a non-profit arts organization devoted to independent film, Heartland Film depends on donations to carry out our mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. Consider making a donation to support the future of our organization and independent film in Indianapolis. You can give online here!
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If you represent a business or organization and are interested in becoming a Festival Sponsor, click here to learn more.
Your donation may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law; please consult your tax adviser. Heartland Film, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (Federal Tax ID #35-1832797).
2026 Heartland Film Festival
Presented by Alamo Drafthouse at The Square
Thursday, October 8-Sunday, October 18
Full Venues List TBA
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The largest film festival in Indianapolis returns for its historic 35th anniversary in October 2026.
Previous Events
Best of Fest 2026: Indy Shorts Edition
Presented by Edward Jones
February 5-7
Heartland Film HQ​
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A selection of groundbreaking shorts from #IndyShorts2025 return to the silver screen at Heartland Film HQ.
Best of Fest 2025: HFF Edition
March 6-7
The Historic Artcraft Theater
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Dial back in to #HIFF34 as a selection of the festival's films grace the Historic Artcraft Theater in Franklin, which celebrated its 100th birthday only a few years ago.