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The film industry is booming! If you’re interested in furthering your knowledge in areas such as writing, directing, or producing--consider getting a degree in filmmaking. Indiana’s top schools have film degree programs and even specialize in your area of interest. Ball State University Ball State…
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If you’re like me, you’ve been counting down the days since the last Heartland Film Festival. The wait is over. The schedule for Heartland's 2017 season looks better than ever! Filmmakers from across the globe submitted over 3,533 films, more than a thousand more from last year. Kicking off the…
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Saturday night, our Film Commissioner, Teresa Sabatine hosted a Q&A with Hollywood executive Jeremy Whitman. Teresa proudly stated that she contacted him because, “one of our own went out and made it and that’s always a story we need to hear." Jeremy works as a development executive. “My job is…
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What do Rudy, Glee, and West Side Story have in common? All their directors were from Indiana! Sydney Pollack Pollack, Academy Awards winner in directing and producing for movies such as Out of Africa, Tootsie, The Talented Mr. Ripley and more was born in Lafayette. He moved to South Bend and stayed…
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Quincy Rose directed, wrote, and starred in this feature film following Cass and Oliver, a couple on the verge of a break-up. Told in conversational style, the two turn to their friends to discuss relationships, the future, and all the uncertainties of life. The Narcissists is funny, poignant, and…
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We may be biased, but Indianapolis is a beautiful place to film. However, it can be intimidating knowing which places will work best for your film. Here are five of the top places to work into your next film. Monument Circle Indianapolis is most recognized for its Monument Circle. The limestone…
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This documentary tells the little-known tale of Mark Twain traveling to the Holy Land amid his struggle with religion. Narrated by Martin Sheen, this educational documentary has great pacing and reveals new stories about America’s best author and humorist. Your second chance to see it is Wednesday…
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Every film in this set shows a look into the struggle of those affected by displacement. The short films are touching and timely and provide a great taste of what indie film is all about. No Monsters in Berlin A young refugee and teacher struggle to escape the horrors of the woman’s past. This…
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Indiana Film Commissioner, Teresa Sabatine spoke at Indy Film Fest’s Filmmakers Panel, where directors, producers, and writers of festival films gathered together to discuss the filmmaking process. Raising money for films is never easy. “I work two other jobs, so I don’t sleep,” said Obadiah Baker…
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We may have David Letterman, Abe Lincoln, and Larry Bird, but Indiana is also home to notable Hollywood stars. Here are five of the actors and actresses you may not know came from Indiana. Jenna Fischer It’s hard to believe Pam Beesley isn’t actually a real person living with Jim Halpert in…
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