The Heartland Film Festival is a film festival held each October in Indianapolis, Indiana. its goal is to "recognize and honor filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."
In May 2007, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures was created as the parent company for the Heartland Film Festival. which encourages young filmmakers and film as an education tool.
Awards
Its awards include the Crystal Heart Award, for independent filmmakers, and the James Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Award, for student filmmakers. In 2005, the festival instituted Audience Choice Awards: one each for dramatic feature, documentary feature, and short. ... Read More