Celebrate Hobnobben 2023 and all the amazing filmmakers who make our festival possible. This block of shorts celebrates Fort Wayne and Indiana Filmmakers.

Zip, a charming character made from found objects, finds a "broken" flower and tries to fix it while his friends look on.

FLOWER

Zip, a charming character made from found objects, tries to fix a "broken" flower while his friends look on.

A hard-working dust bunny struggles to keep his corner and a neighbor's home dirt free, unintentionally turning himself into a much bigger mess.

Spring Cleaning

A dust bunny struggles to keep his corner and a neighbor's home dirt free, but he becomes a bigger mess in the process.

During his work shift, an ordinary store clerk finds himself with an unusual responsibility.

Aisle 5

During his work shift, an ordinary store clerk finds himself with an unusual responsibility.

A princess in a tower, cursed to look like a clown, laments that she can't get a knight to marry her...until she meets a woman.

Princess Muffin

A princess in a tower, cursed to look like a clown, laments that she can't get a knight to marry her...until she meets a woman.

Two friends struggle with their feelings for each other now that one is moving across the country.

It's Not Goodbye

Two friends struggle with their feelings for each other now that one is moving across the country.

A murder-mystery that follows two lovers, Piggie and Clover, whose romantic evening goes awry when a performer is murdered on stage – and Clover is shaping up to be the prime suspect.

It Could Be Any One of Us

Piggie and Clover's romantic evening goes awry when a performer is murdered on stage – and Clover is the prime suspect.

A stressed but determined fox groom must stop the rain to save his wedding.

The Fox's Wedding

A stressed but determined fox groom must stop the rain to save his wedding.

When an awkward first date is interrupted by an unwanted third wheel, things quickly devolve into a carnival of horrors.

First Date

When an awkward first date is interrupted by an unwanted third wheel, things quickly devolve into a carnival of horrors.

Two trolls are playing a variation of D&D under a bridge. They call it H&H, where they roleplay as humans in the modern world. Another troll sees this and becomes upset, but gradually understands the game and joins in the fun.

Troll the Dice

Under a bridge, two trolls play a game called H&H, a variation of D&D where they role-play as modern humans.

An animated short about a young ambiguous child, Kid Knight, who dresses up as a knight to embark on an adventure to slay a beast. When he meets the beast, Kid Knight finds that some things are not as scary as they appear.

A Quest For Kindness

Kid Knight embarks on a brave adventure to slay a beast, only to learn that some things aren't as scary as they appear.

Take a surreal dive into an artist's search for personal growth. The short film chrysAlistic, accompanying the release of Max Wells' new EP of the same name, emphasizes the need to "look within, or go without."

chrysAlistic

Take a surreal dive into an artist's search for growth in this short film accompanying the release of Max Wells' new EP.

A new approach to vinyl, from the mind of a musician and label owner, brings art and craftsmanship to the records themselves.

Romanus

A new approach to vinyl, from the mind of a musician and label owner, brings art and craftsmanship to the records themselves.

A short documentary about Hollywood legend James Dean's most loyal fans, filmed in Fairmount, Indiana.

The Deaners of Fairmount

A short documentary about Hollywood legend James Dean's most loyal fans, filmed in Fairmount, Indiana.

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At Hobnobben, we encourage people to "See and be seen." By showcasing diverse stories and voices that have been typically excluded, we're able to curate a one-of-a-kind festival that invites participants to see themselves represented on screen — and be seen by others. This year’s festival showcases 144 films from 30 countries. 

It's more than a film festival. It's a celebration of the human experience through cinematic storytelling. We encourage people to "See and be seen." We showcase diverse stories & voices that have been typically excluded and curate a festival that invites participants to see themselves on screen.

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