INDIANAPOLIS — The seventh annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Indy Shorts) Powered by the IEDC is running July 23-28. The film lineup and tickets are available online at IndyShorts.org
Indy Shorts had a 30% increase in short film submissions from last year, with 5,130 shorts submitted for consideration to the 2024 festival with just over 200 receiving an Official Selection.
The film lineup includes 41 World Premieres, 10 North American Premieres, 9 US Premieres, 71 Midwest Premieres and 63 Indiana Premieres. Indoor screenings will be hosted at Living Room Theaters and The Tobias Theater at Newfields. There will also be outdoor screening options at Newfields held at The Amphitheater and The Beer Garden at Garden Terrace. The 2024 festival invites attendees to “Dive into Shorts” with a pool party theme that promises 200+ splashy short films curated into 34 themed programs, with 200 filmmakers expected to attend for Q&As following the screenings. Fest Passes and tickets are now on sale at IndyShorts.org.
Short films can include many stars, and stars-to-be. The Brown Dog features voice acting by Steve Buscemi and the late Michael K. Williams, Seth Rogan in Taking Care, Martha Plimpton in Sardinia, and Molly Ringwald in Catherine & Michael. Indiana Spotlight shorts include a few close to home, including Little Liberty about the Statue of Liberty Museum on 10th St., Hawthorne! an indy west side story about the Hawthorne neighborhood, and Bike Story about a bike shop owner and a filmmaker discovering four vintage bikes in an old building.
Filmmakers are also competing for more than $30,000 in cash prizes will be awarded on Saturday, July 27. Selected award-winning films will be showcased at The Amphitheater (Newfields) for the Summer Nights: Award Winners Program. Before the films, attendees can enjoy free HotBox Pizza and camp-themed activities.
With 34 programs ranging from Horror to Romance, there’s something for every film fan. Tickets range from $12-$15, and festival passes are available for $99. Heartland Film Members receive 20% off individual tickets and fest passes.
