TICKETS
ALL MOVIES ARE SHOWING AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART ::
4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis Indiana 46208
Partnering with the IMA, we're able to utilize the museum's state-of-the-art Toby Theater, as well as its DeBoest Lecture Hall to screen all of our movies. With the on-site Nourish Cafe, located in the IMA Lobby, we even have our own concession stand with all your favorite snacks, including beer and wine, which you're welcome to bring with you into the theaters.
$10 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
See something on the
schedule you like? The Indy Film Fest Box Office is open every day beginning July 15 an hour before the first screening — daily through July 25.
ALL-ACCESS PASS // 100+ MOVIES, JUST $150.
Do You love saving money? And watching movies? Get yourself an all-access pass this year and enjoy unlimited screenings and access to all the Indy Film Fest big events. Price is only $150 and includes year-round Indy Film Fest membership. Purchase your all access pass at the box office.
IMA Members save even more — only $75. WOWZERS! Purchase your Discounted Pass at the Box Office!
BUY THE BUNDLE. SAVE A BUNDLE.
Wanna see more than one movie, but not sure you're up for all 100+? Our “10-Ticket Bundle” package is for you. Valued at $100, we’ve discounted The Bundle even more for 2010 and are offering the package for the low-low, low-low price of just $80. Purchase your 10-ticket bundle at the box office.
$5 BEFORE 5PM.
If you’re a student, senior, veteran or member of the IMA or Columbia Club, you can enjoy any of the scheduled screenings that start before 5pm for just 5 bucks. Just bring your ID or membership card to the Indy Film Fest box office for discounted tickets.
RENT A CAR. SAVE UP TO 20%.
As the OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL PROVIDER of the 2010 Indy Film Fest, Hertz is offering every festival-goer a discount on their car rental during July! Using our special code (IIFF CDP #1891552), you’ll save up to 20% off Hertz Business Travel Rates at participating airport and off-airport locations. You can also rent in your home town and drive to the festival! Make your reservations today. Call 800-654-3131, or click HERE.
WORKSHOPS
This year, we’re offering a unique forum and four unique workshops designed for all future filmmakers. The workshops are FREE to the public and held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA).
1. THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR
Editing Workshop :: Focusing on the effects editing has on the tone and voice of a film. This workshop will give examples of how editing has given certain movie directors prestige over others and will tell what it takes to make a successful editor in the industry. To register, click here.
FRIDAY, JULY 16 // 3 - 4pm at the IMA
Facilitator: Chris Jacek
Chris Jacek has been working in the video production industry for nearly 20 years. In addition to his time on the Final Cut Pro development team at Apple headquarters, he has also worked with the Dallas Cowboys, The National Park Service and Adobe on a number of projects. He is an Apple-certified trainer with Final Cut Pro.
2. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Directing Workshop :: This workshop will give a realistic view of what directing a film actually entails, such as the art of taking a script and translating on a screen. The workshop will go into some depth about all the responsibilities of a director as well. To register, click here.
FRIDAY, JULY 16 // 4 - 5pm at the IMA
Facilitator: Dan Hall
Indiana native Dan T. Hall has provided his creative services, including producing, directing, writing, cinematography, and editing, to Paramount Pictures, ESPN’s SportsCentury, The Montel Williams Show, VH1. PBS, CBS, NBC, MTV, Nickelodeon. He has completed three dramatic features 587: The Great Train Robbery which premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and garnered a Gold Medal at the New York Film Festival. The Lil’ Treasure Hunters (2004), screened at the Indianapolis International Film Festival and aired on the Showtime Cable Network and EZ Money ( 2006), distributed by MTI. His first documentary, Central State: Asylum for the Insane, premiered to sell-out crowds at the IMAX Theater and was featured on Coast to Coast AM with Ian Punnett. In 2009 Hall release Ghost Stories 3 premiering at the IMAX and a companion documentary “ Faces of Darkness on PBS along with “ America on Wheels: The Model T’ which was accepted at the Indianapolis International Film Festival and released for television audiences on PBS. Hall continues to pursue his passion of filmmaking and has several projects in the works.
3. "And the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay Goes to . . ."
Screenwriting Workshop :: This workshop will focus on the nuts and bolts of screenwriting. It will show examples of real scripts that have gone through the process of merely being an idea that’s put on paper that is then translated into an actual film. To register, click here.
FRIDAY, JULY 16 // 5- 6pm at the IMA
Facilitator: Kate Chaplin
Named a "Naptown notable resident" by Intake Magazine, as well as one of the "most talented writers around today" by the Writer's Page, Kate Chaplin is an multi-award-winning film maker whose projects have appeared on MTV, local television, film festivals, in print and online. Ms. Chaplin’s latest film project First They Came for… won awards the Indy Award, the Gold Award and was nominated for the Hoosier Lens Award. Ms. Chaplin works on many film productions in Indiana as a Co-Producer, Assistant Director, or Script Supervisor. She is the author of The Belief Test and president of the Indy Writers’ group, as well as, a volunteer board member of the Indiana Filmmakers Network. Ms. Chaplin is passionate about film and sought after to provide film classes at local schools, libraries and leadership organizations to help inspire others to learn more about filmmaking.
4. THE NEXT BIG BUZZ
Youth Filmmakers Workshop (AGES 13-18) :: This workshop is an opportunity for the youth of the community to experience firsthand the world of filmmaking. The workshop will start in the morning with a quick overview of the techniques used to make movies such as directing, acting, and writing. The participants will then have opportunity to make their own five minute film. Lunch will be provided. To register, click here.
SATURDAY, JULY 17 // 9am - Noon at the IMA (Lunch Immediately Following)
Facilitator: Christine Taylor
Christine Buck Taylor teaches at Butler University. She has been a member of the faculty for 20 years. Professor Taylor teaches courses in basic and advanced video production, editing and directing. Her professional experience includes working at Cable News Network in the 1980s and freelancing in Indianapolis in the 90s for WRTV and WXIN.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
MEET OUR FILMMAKERS
Filmmakers Panel :: This is an open dialogue with filmmakers on the glory of independent filmmaking. You're encouraged to question the visiting filmmakers about their experiences and educational paths that helped them to get to where they are today. Filmmakers will discuss the process of taking written words and transforming them into becoming a comprehensive visual experience. To learn more, click here.
SATURDAY, JULY 17 // 3- 4pm at the IMA
Facilitators: Visiting Filmmakers
LIFE ON SCREEN
Social Issues Depicted in Film Forum :: This session will tackle the presence of societal and cultural issues in the world of cinema and the progression of how these topics are presented on screen. Discussion will include the struggles of filmmakers to bring certain issues to the screen and the impact their efforts have on the audience. To learn more, click here.
SUNDAY, JULY 18 // 2- 3pm at the IMA
Facilitator: John Clark
John Clark is the founder of Provocate (www.provocate.org), a group that stimulates creative thinking and effective problem-solving action. He is a leading expert on international affairs, and has been called by The Indianapolis Star "the foremost public intellectual in Indiana." Before creating Provocate, he was a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research. He has recently helped set up the Cold Spring Institute, a think tank focusing on Islam and the United States. Clark is the only person both to receive NUVO’s Cultural Vision Award and to be commended by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for contributions on counter-terrorism.
MEET THE CRITICS
Think all the social media posts and tweets could save a movie from box office failure? Think Sandra Bullock’s Academy Award winning role was deserved or brought on by an outpour of viral support? Can critics make or break a film? What about the studio’s part in the mayhem? Hear from local journalists the role the media hype plays in making or breaking a movie. Led by some of the gang over at the Indiana Film Journalists Association, this discussion is sure to be enlightening whether you’re part of the film industry or just love to read those weekly reviews.
SUNDAY, JULY 18 // 3- 4pm at the IMA
Facilitators: IFJA, the Indiana Film Journalists Association is compromised of a consortium of Hoosier film journalists dedicated to the promotion of quality film. For more information, visit www.indianafilmcritics.com.
CRITICS VS. FILMMAKERS CAGE MATCH
“They said what?!” might be a common theme amongst filmmakers and movie lovers everywhere when reading some critic’s perception of films. The Indy Film Fest is hosting a bout (err, we mean a lively discussion), looking at five of the more polarizing films in cinema history. We’ll be hearing firsthand from experienced filmmakers ready to defend their craft, as well as representatives from the media armed and ready to handle the critic’s perspective. Presented by the Film Yap (TheFilmYap.com), you won’t want to miss this one.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 // 7pm at the IMA Nourish Cafe
Facilitators: Visiting Filmmakers and Media