Indy Shorts Film Festival

Indiana Spotlight 1

Expired July 25, 2022 3:59 AM
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8 films in package
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.
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
"Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line" tells the story of the city of Indianapolis’ bipartisan support for clean transportation headed by IndyGo.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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Hoosier stories filmed in the state we call home. 


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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. 

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    29 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Dija Renuka Henry
  • Screenwriter
    Ruthie Buescher
  • Producer
    Moriah Miller, Kurtis Bowersock, Dija Renuka Henry
  • Executive Producer
    Joanna Taft
  • Cast
    Hadessa Joy Henry, Dija Renuka Henry
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