Our inaugural genre competition - these films will compete for the $1,000 Heartland Horror Award. 101 min. This program contains mature themes, language, and violence.&nbsp; Free online Q&amp;A with filmmakers from this program will stream live on&nbsp;Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 PM ET and will be available on-demand afterward. Click <a href="https://watch.eventive.org/indyshortsfilmfestival20/play/5eda798769066f0055407152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">HERE</a> to register for and to view the Q&amp;A.

A boy sneaks into a perfect looking swimming pool at the height of a summer heat wave. But when he jumps into the water, he begins to uncover the horrifying reason why this pool is off-limits... Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactAnthony Sellittiantsellitti@gmail.com

DEEP END

On a hot summer day, a boy learns the terrifying secret behind an abandoned swimming pool...

Kerry is invited to a sleepover with the socially awkward, mysteriously orphaned heiress Katie. The film explores friendship in a society that grows ever isolating, as Kerry learns the hard way that Katie always gets what she wants. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactKerry Barkerwetzeliscute@gmail.com

Waffle

Kerry learns the hard way that Katie always gets what she wants.

After discovering a USB port in her wrist, Kate uncovers a world where she has the ability to change herself for the better. But she will slowly discover that greed will come at a cost. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film Contact<a href="http://www.david-yorke.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.david-yorke.com</a>

Eject

After discovering a USB port in her wrist, Kate uncovers a world where she has the ability to change herself for the better. But at what cost?

Thirteen-year-old Trinity is bound by the idea of the rope. She is haunted by this object and, by proxy, a mysterious female cult. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactMenu'Ette Silvermenuettemsilver@gmail.com

Rope

After a traumatizing event thirteen-year-old Trinity wants to regain normalcy, but discovers a rope that leads to strange happenings.

At a roller rink in Texas in the dead of night, two young women, Mae and Lo are surrounded by a strange cast of characters. At the center of this group is an older man named Bill, who seems to have power among them, and a young woman named Tess, who eerily skates the rink alone. As Lo finally works herself up to ask Mae a big question, an uninvited guest walks in: the owner of the rink who has called the cops on the apparent intruders. Lo's big night has just gone to shit and there's bloody hell to pay. Indiana Spotlight:&nbsp;Director/Writer Ronald Short and Producer Ami Kane are originally from Indiana. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactRonald Shortronaldjshort@gmail.com

The Rink

At a roller rink somewhere in Texas, a proposal goes to hell.

Minnesota 1880: The trust of three Norwegian sisters is tested when a stranger appears on their prairie. When the eldest invites him in to heal her dying sister, she doesn’t realize that a supernatural force is crossing her threshold. In English, Norwegian with English subtitles. Student Film: National Film &amp; Television School, UK Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactLeah Bethany Jonesleahbethanyjones@gmail.com

Who Goes There?

When Ingrid invites a stranger in to heal her dying sister, she doesn’t realize that a supernatural force is crossing her threshold.

A traveling salesman checks into a roadside motel for the night and discovers something very strange is occurring there. Both a character study and a cautionary tale, "THE WAY STATION" is one part Twilight Zone, one part Tales from the Crypt. Indiana Spotlight:&nbsp;Director/Writer Jason Affolder and Producer Jon Wood are originally from Indiana. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactJason Affolderatomsmasher@outlook.com

THE WAY STATION

A traveling salesman checks into a roadside motel for the night and discovers something very strange is occurring there.

Inspired by "The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters," an etching by Francisco Goya, "THE FALL" is a powerful short film which invites its audience to explore their preoccupations and interpretations. Note: This film is screening out of competition as a Special Presentation. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactSalaud Morissetfestival@salaudmorisset.com

THE FALL

A masked mob cruelly punish a lone masked man in this nightmarish short film.

An agoraphobic woman finds a suspicious, hollow wall in her house. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactSafe Haven ProductionsContact@SafeHavenProds.com

Stucco

An agoraphobic woman finds a suspicious, hollow wall in her house.

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