07.17.2023

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Indy Shorts International Film Festival preview

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Grab some popcorn because the Indy Shorts International Film Festival is rolling the tape tomorrow, Tuesday, July 18, through Sunday, July 23.

We’re pressing play with a preview of everything you need to know so you can sit back + enjoy the show.

📽️ What is it?

Indy Shorts is an Academy Award-qualifying international film festival presented by Heartland Film. It’s become the largest shorts festival in the Midwest and has been held in Indianapolis since 2018.

Indy Shorts is one of only 34 festivals in the world to qualify films for Academy Awards in all three short film categories — Live Action, Documentary, and Animation. Over the years, 33 short films at Indy Shorts + Heartland’s International Film Festival have been nominated, with 10 going on to win Oscars.

Jury members made up of filmmakers and industry professionals will help select this year’s top winners for Academy Award qualification + cash prizes.

A campsite set up with s'mores and a Camp Indy Shorts banner — This year’s film festival theme is “Camp Indy Shorts.”
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Photo by Heartland Film

🎟️ This year’s festival

Indy Shorts is back with s’more short film fun with this year’s theme: Camp Indy Shorts. There will be 165+ short films — ranging from horror, comedy, documentary, narrative, and animated — curated into 29 themed screenings that will run ~60-100 minutes. Three programs are made up of 20 shorts created by Hoosiers or filmed in Indiana.

Filmmakers will be traveling from all over the world to take part in the festival, with some participating in audience Q+A sessions after the screenings. Check out the Camp Guide to learn more.

Two people enjoying an outdoor movie screening with popcorn — Pro tip: if you’re going to an outdoor screening at Newfields, bring some bug spray.
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Photo by Heartland Film

📺 Where can I watch?

This year, moviegoers can screen the short films at Living Room Theaters, Newfields, the Fort Ben Cultural Campus for a family-friendly screening, or virtually in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the different ticket + fest pass options. Pro tip: Heartland Film Members get 20% off when logged in with their member email.

Events

Monday, July 17

Acoustic Open Mic | Monday, July 17 | 7-10 p.m. | The Irving, 5505 E. Washington St. , Indianapolis | Free | Listen to local artists perform 10-minute sets of original acoustic music — or step up and play yourself.
Monday Matinee | Monday, July 17 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel | Free | Escape the heat and bring your kids ages 6+ for a showing of “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”

Tuesday, July 18

Rabbit Tales Storytelling Show | Tuesday, July 18 | 8-10 p.m. | White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., Indianapolis | $5 | Comics will share entertaining stories around July’s theme, “The Games People Play.”
Mindfulness Walks | Tuesday, July 18 | 6-7 p.m. | 9 on Canal, 335 W. 9th St., Indianapolis | Free, RSVP | Take a peaceful and rejuvenating walk along the downtown canal.

Wednesday, July 18

Super Smash at North Mass | Wednesday, July 19 | 6-10 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | $5 | Bring your own controller and compete in this all-ages Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.
Feinstein’s Presents: Dueling Pianos | Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $15-$25 | Pick the song, artist, genre, and era, and hear it played on dueling pianos.
Original Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, July 19 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis | Free | From fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses, you can find in-season, fresh foods brought to you at the Indianapolis City Market.

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News Notes

Transit

Friendly reminder, commuters. Red Line construction work along College Avenue begins today between 54th Street and Kessler Boulevard. The work is expected to continue through early August + traffic will be rerouted through Kessler Boulevard, Meridian and 46th streets. More info. (WRTV)

Coming Soon

Irvington is getting an Irish pub. SNUG, located at 210 S. Audubon Rd., is getting ready to open in the historic neighborhood with a focus on whiskey, tea, and alcohol-free drinks. There’s no word on an opening date yet, but we’ll keep you updated.

Development

A Carmel-based developer has submitted plans to develop a 252-unit apartment complex along North Michigan Road on Carmel’s west side. The project would include 158,000 sqft of 11 two- and three-story apartment buildings, green space + commercial development space. The project is pending approval. (IBJ)

Arts

The Indianapolis Shakespeare Company is taking one of the playwright’s comedies, “Love’s Labor’s Lost,” to Taggart Amphitheatre at Riverside Park with a New Age spin. The performance will take place on July 20-22 and July 27-29 at 8 p.m. Admission is free and VIP seating is available for $25. Get tickets. (IBJ)

Plan Ahead

WWE legend The Undertaker is coming to Indianapolis. The one-man wrestling show is making a stop at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre on Thursday, Nov. 9. The show will include behind-the-scenes stories from his career and a Q+A session. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21. (IndyStar)

Edu

Hamilton Southeastern is considering changes to its dress code — with a month until school starts. The proposed new rules include removing sweatshirt hoods and hats in school, requiring shorts under skirts and dresses, and no midriffs. A vote is expected at the July 26 board meeting. (IndyStar)

Finance

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

I’m looking forward to checking out the Indy Shorts Film Festival again this year. One of my favorite genres is romance, so I’ll be catching that screening at Living Room Theaters on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.

There’s lots of other fun events planned around the festival, like a Kick-off Party, Mimosa Mixer, Family Fun Day, The Hoosier Way, and the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Check out the Camp Guide.

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