England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot. Public ContactElli Legerskielli.legerski@gmail.com

Jane Austen's Period Drama

England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.

A woman who loses her identity to PTSD sets out to regain her identity by overcoming her trauma. Based on the writer-director's personal experience. Public ContactJorey Worbasst@21grams.us

Strong Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Frightening/Disturbing Images

BITE

A woman who loses her identity to PTSD sets out to regain her identity by overcoming her trauma. Based on the writer-director's personal experience.

Having built a colorful, queer life in Iowa, an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland, Guam, to make costumes for a children’s theatre and reconnect with their distant parents. Public ContactHao Zhouhaozhoustudio@gmail.com

English

Wouldn't Make It Any Other Way

Having built a colorful, queer life in Iowa, an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland, Guam, to make costumes for a children’s theatre and reconnect with their distant parents.

When a sound guy's attempt to capture “room tone" is constantly thwarted by the noisy antics of his coworkers, he takes extreme measures to achieve silence. Public ContactMichael Gabrielemichael@dailyplanetltd.com

Room Tone

When a sound guy's attempt to capture “room tone" is constantly thwarted by the noisy antics of his coworkers, he takes extreme measures to achieve silence.

A night watchman clocks into a lonely security booth, composing endless logs to stay awake. As daylight approaches, he is haunted by a mysterious brown dog. Public ContactBrian Newmanbrian@sub-genre.com

The Brown Dog

A night watchman clocks into a lonely security booth, composing endless logs to stay awake. As daylight approaches, he is haunted by a mysterious brown dog.

Twelve-year-old Fabi has to finally prove himself as part of the family—by getting his first scar. Public ContactJens Kevin Georgjens-georg@gmx.de

Crust

Twelve-year-old Fabi has to finally prove himself as part of the family—by getting his first scar.

When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving. Public ContactSamuel-Ali Mirpooriansammirpoorian@gmail.com

Saving Superman

When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving.

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The 33rd Annual Heartland International Film Festival will feature films virtually October 10-20! Fest Passes are now available and the film lineup will be announced on September 19. Please note that the virtual component of the festival is restricted to the United States.

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