Hoosier stories filmed in the state we call home.&nbsp; Suitable for all ages.

Meet two women who have built a woodworking business and a life together, on their own terms, in the heart of Indiana. They work as if at play, and they document their process, their relationship, and their growing community, watching it unfold into a life beyond their wildest dreams. ﻿Indiana Spotlight﻿Filmed in Bloomington, Indiana.&nbsp; Film Contact:Citizen Storieshello@thisiscitizen.com

In Bloom

Off the beaten path and far from the global furniture capitals, two women have playfully built a high-end woodworking business and a life together, on their own terms, in the heart of Indiana. It is slow, unplanned, and ultimately magical.

From New York to Appalachia, the two-foot long eastern hellbender salamander is an indicator species for our river health. The population has declined noticeably since the early 1980s. Communities from all over Indiana are working towards improving the environment for our slimy friend and ultimately the water for us all. ﻿Indiana Spotlight﻿Director Katelyn Calhoun is a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Filmed in Corydon, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis, Indiana.&nbsp; Film Contact:Katelyn Calhoun of Teardrop Picturesmedia@teardrop.pictures

Hellbender in the Blue

"Hellbender in the Blue" captures communities from all over Indiana working towards improving the environment for our slimy friend, the Eastern Hellbender Salamander, and ultimately the water for us all.

"Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line" illuminates how a fully bi-partisan effort created the first, and one of the largest, fully electric bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in the nation; bringing with it faster, more efficient transit, significant infrastructure upgrades, jobs, community benefits, and cleaner air. IndyGo—the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation—is home to 43 electric buses that provide a safe, reliable, and economically accessible commute alternative. This film is part of&nbsp;<a href="https://redfordcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Redford Center</a>’s&nbsp;Community Power&nbsp;film series&nbsp;that spotlights&nbsp;local voices and their stories of unity and collective action to build a healthier, safer, and more just future for all. The series, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lcvef.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">League of Conservation Voters</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chispalcv.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chispa</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://farstaractionfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Far Star Action Fund,</a>&nbsp;introduces stories about clean transportation initiatives from states across the country. For more information visit <a href="https://farstaractionfund.org/community-power/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">redfordcenter.org/communitypower</a>. A film by The Redford Center. Directed by Sam Mirpoorian. ﻿Indiana Spotlight﻿The film was shot and produced in Indianapolis. The filmmakers are born, raised, and currently residing in Indianapolis. Film Contact:The Redford Center<a href="mailto:screenings@redfordcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">screenings@redfordcenter.org</a>

Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line

"Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line" tells the story of the city of Indianapolis’ bipartisan support for clean transportation headed by IndyGo.

Due to amniotic band syndrome, Lizzi Smith was born without her left forearm. To combat anxiety and social exclusion, she takes up competitive swimming. Rising up in the ranks, she competes in the Paralymic Games where she faces fierce competition. ﻿Indiana Spotlight﻿The production team attends school at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. Filmed in Muncie, Yorktown, and Indianapolis, IN.&nbsp;&nbsp; Film Contact:Gabriel Burchinfo@precision-social.com

Lizzi: Deeper Than Water

As competitive swimmer Lizzi Smith competes in the Paralympic games, she must learn to deal with her mental battles despite the fierce competition.

As the first animated film to star a character with Down syndrome, Freebird tells the coming-of-age story of Jon, a boy with Down Syndrome who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. In just five minutes, we watch 45 years of his life flash by. Film Contact:Broccoli Filmscontact@freebirdshort.com

Freebird

Freebird tells the coming-of-age story of a boy with Down Syndrome who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. In just five minutes, we watch 45 years of his life flash by.

Three years ago, Noblesville resident Geoff Davis organized a community toboggan build at the local library. A hundred people joined in to create two traditional American toboggans. That day a dream was born: to build a toboggan and then represent his Indiana community at the Toboggan National Championships in Maine. ﻿Indiana Spotlight﻿Filmed in Noblesville, IN. Film Contact:Grant Michaelgmichael@12starsmedia.com

Toboggan 'Bout Town

Four friends rally their hometown of Noblesville, Indiana to help them build a ten-foot toboggan and send them to race in the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine.

Lenny, the left sneaker, is tied down by his relationship with his right pair, but one day discovers individuality in a world where it doesn't exist. Indiana Spotlight﻿Director, producer, and writer are from Indiana. Filmed in Muncie, Indiana.&nbsp; Film Contact:André Guimaandre.guima.dede@gmail.com317-556-3833

Two Soles

Lenny, the left sneaker, is tied down by his relationship with his right pair, but one day discovers individuality in a world where it doesn't exist.

In 1962, Ms. JoAnna found the courage to take herself, her mother Rasheeda, and her siblings out of an abusive family situation to find freedom and community in the Indianapolis neighborhood Martindale-Brightwood. Every year since then, they have invited their family, friends, and neighbors on Columbia Street to celebrate “Rasheeda’s Freedom Day” on the anniversary of their escape.&nbsp;

Rasheeda's Freedom Day

In 1962, Ms. JoAnna found the courage to take herself, her mother Rasheeda, and her siblings out of an abusive family situation to find freedom and community in the Indianapolis neighborhood Martindale-Brightwood.

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