Ten films from 2018 Heartland Film Festival highlighted
Select the right films, and attending a film festival is a terrific opportunity to explore worlds of excellence and interest beyond the standard multiplex offerings.
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Q&A: Indy Shorts festival offers something for all tastes
IBJ interviewed Heartland Film Inc. President Craig Prater about the new event—and his tenure so far at Heartland, which he joined in 2016.
The long and short of short-film fest’s debut
The Heartland Film Festival launches the first Indy Shorts International Film Festival July 26-29 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
Heartland announces new festival dedicated to short films
The Indy Shorts International Film Fest is scheduled for late July at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. It will exclusively feature films shorter than 40 minutes, including films that will be eligible for Academy Awards.
LOU’S VIEWS: Documentaries highlight Heartland Film Festival
Real-life stories outshine fiction films at the Oct. 20-30 cinematic soiree.
Heartland Film names new president as it nears milestone
Craig Prater has run film festivals around the globe and brings expertise in fundraising, sponsorships and tourism. Heartland’s 25th annual festival is scheduled for October.
Heartland Film taps Basile after president’s sudden departure
The organization that puts on the annual Heartland Film Festival has named Frank Basile interim president after the unexpected resignation of Stuart Lowry, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday.
LOU’S VIEWS: Combining the best of indoor and outdoor festivals
The model for how to blend the two to create event magic is Bloomington’s Lotus Festival, a world-class world music festival held in late September.
LOU’S VIEWS: A half-dozen from Heartland
The Heartland Film Festival gets rolling Oct. 16. Here are six picks to start your cinematic adventure.
LOU’S VIEWS: Heartland Film Festival offerings include culture clashes, an apocalyptic short
Highlights include a documentary about debunking magician James Randi and a must-see-for-actors profile of Hal Holbrook.
Former Heartland CEO shifts gaze to distressed neighborhoods
Jeffrey Sparks, 63, has joined Indianapolis-based not-for-profit and public policy research group Sagamore Institute as a senior fellow. He stepped down from Heartland Truly Moving Pictures in 2013.
New Heartland prez wants to add staff, national sponsors
There are big things in the wings for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures, which this month elevated COO Stuart Lowry from supporting player to headliner. Coming attractions include new sponsor deals, expanded programming and, potentially, a bigger staff.
Heartland Film Festival leader Sparks stepping down
Jeffrey L. Sparks, who has led the Heartland Film Festival since he founded the internationally known movie event more than two decades ago, is bowing out of his leadership role, he confirmed Tuesday morning.
LOU’S VIEWS: Picks from the Heartland
Strong films at the upcoming Heartland Film Festival include a coming-of-age story and a documentary about dancing trucks. Among my favorites: “Starry, Starry Night.”
LEADING QUESTIONS: Film fest chief zooms in on fundraising
What "Twilight Zone"-ish connection does the founder of Heartland Truly Moving Pictures have to its new HQ? What tearjerking moment did he share with a major donor? How did he calm an infuriated Hollywood director? Jeffrey Sparks is ready for his closeup.
LOU’S VIEWS: More flick picks from Heartland Film Fest
An intense documentary, a romantic comedy, and even a horror film for your consideration.
Heartland nearing $12.5 million fundraising goal
The not-for-profit, whose annual film festival in Indianapolis opens Thursday, has surpassed $10 million and hopes to hit its goal of $12.5 million by the end of next year.
Anderson, Indianapolis firms produce computer-pioneer documentary
The Heartland Film Festival entry looks at the life of the late Ken Olsen, who founded Massachusetts-based Digital Equipment Corp.
LOU’S VIEWS: Heartland Film Fest starter set
Having trouble picking from the more than 100 films at this year’s event? Try these critic’s picks.
Miles Design to help market Heartland Film Festival
As Heartland’s branding agency, the agency will lead efforts to increase awareness of Heartland events, as well as its overall mission.