Heartland Film Festival Voted No. 1 “Best Local Film Festival” by NUVO Readers
Thank you, NUVO readers: The Heartland Film Festival has been voted the No. 1 “Best Local Film Festival” in NUVO’s 2013 Best of Indy survey!
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Free Samples Hits Theaters, Digital Download & On-Demand
It’s a big month for 2012 Heartland Film Festival Official Selection Free Samples! The film will have its U.S. theatrical release starting in Los Angeles on May 31, followed by New York City on June 7. Better yet, the movie will be available via digital download starting May 21! That means you can enjoy Free Samples from the comfort of your own home, phone or tablet via iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and Cable On-Demand (Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, DirecTV and Dish Network).
A Whisper to a Roar Now on DVD & Digital Download!
2012 Heartland Film Festival Official Selection – Documentary Feature A Whisper to a Roar is now available on DVD and digital download within the United States!
New Heartland Film Festival Logo Unveiled
Over the years, the Heartland Film Festival has branded itself through campaign themes, but has not officially had its own unique logo. For years now the Festival has borrowed from the overarching Heartland Truly Moving Pictures logo, using the Heartland Film Festival name against the familiar film strip that contains a heart-shaped sun floating above a field of grass.
21st Annual Heartland Film Festival Ends on High Note
A few short weeks following the 21st Annual Heartland Film Festival, leaders of the organization…
HFF Interview: Walk Tall
One of the biggest surprises of the year is the short “Wall Tall”. A short film about improving one’s posture seems like it would be a judging lecture instead of a silly exploration of a fascinating man. George Weedon was an Olympic gymnast in 1948 and today he teaches others about how to stay physically fit. Director Kate Sullivan tells his story with warmth and creativity. When she talked with us, Kate explained how she found George and what it took to make the really fun final scene. But before that, Kate wanted to say a few words to you!
HFF Interview: Caris’ Peace
Not many people know the name Caris Corfman, but her grace and talent enamored all of those who worked with her. Caris was a working actress in film, television and theatre before she was diagnosed with a brain tumor that cost Caris her short term memory. Director Gaylen Ross made a heartwarming documentary showing return to her return to her craft when she made a one-woman show about her life. We were able to talk to Gaylen about what it was like to film with Caris and what was the most important way to tell her story.
2012 Grand Prize Winners Announced
The Heartland Film Festival celebrated and honored the world’s most talented and inspiring independent filmmakers during the 21st Annual Heartland Film Festival Awards Ceremony at the Old National Centre last night.
HFF Interview: Julian Higgins
The 2012 Heartland Film Festival is underway. We thought we’d step back a year and collect some insight from Julian Higgins, director of the Vision Award for Best Short Film winner, “Thief”.
HFF Interview: The Station Master
Jon Olav Stokke had a simply ambitious project for his graduation film. Even though there…