INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film has announced the lineup for the 33rd Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) Powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, taking place Oct. 10-20. The 11-day festival will showcase more than 110 feature films: 28 World/North American/U.S. Premieres, 73 regional premieres, 20 Special Presentations from major distributors and 10 Indiana Spotlight films.
Opening Night (Oct. 10), presented by The Klapper Family Foundation, showcases A Real Pain from Searchlight Pictures. The Centerpiece Screening (Oct. 16), presented by IndyStar/LOCALiQ, features Small Things Like These from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions, starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy. Closing Night (Oct. 20), presented by The Klapper Family Foundation, spotlights Emilia Pérez from Netflix, directed by Jacques Audiard and stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, who shared the Best Actress Award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
This year’s theme is “Expand Your Universe.” Attendees are encouraged to explore the 110+ stellar films from across the galaxy with screenings at Emagine Noblesville, Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant, Landmark Glendale 12, Living Room Theaters and Newfields.
The festival is offering three free events and screenings. On Saturday, Oct. 12, there is a complimentary screening of Dirty Dancing” in honor of its signature fundraising event, Cinemania.The free screening will start at 2 p.m. at Newfields and attendees are invited to come out from 12:30-1:30 PM before the film to learn more about Cinemania over HotBox Pizza on The Tobias Theater stage.
Kan-Kan Cinema will host four films that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. All We Imagine as Light, Armand, FLOW, and The Seed of a Sacred Fig will be shown.
Heartland Film is partnering with Hoodox to present Pitchox Main Event on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Kan-Kan Cinema. During this event, local filmmakers who are currently working on documentaries will pitch their projects for $10,000 towards their film. The audience, along with our esteemed jury, will vote for the winner.
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge gives filmmakers — with and without disabilities — the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase disability in its many forms, inviting aspiring storytellers to creatively write, produce and complete short films. Founder Nic Novicki will be attending the free screening on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Landmark Glendale 12.
Tickets to HIFF can be purchased at HeartlandFilmFestival.org or at the theater 30 minutes before the film starts. There are several options for passes, and single tickets are $12, virtual screenings for $15, and premium events are $10-$20. 10 packs are $110, and the festival pass is $180, and for two is $350.
