We Built It :: Will You Come?
Summer seems to be winding down (can you believe it's September tomorrow!?!), but it wouldn't be complete without a trip to the ball field. We've cooked up a special night to make sure you get at least one last visit in this season. Roving Cinema returns for a special screening of Field of Dreams at Victory Field.
This year, the Indians are celebrating 125 seasons of professional baseball in Indianapolis. We can't think of a better way to pay tribute to that rich history than to screen the ultimate baseball flick right on their big scoreboard. Join us for peanuts, some brews and some serious Kevin Costner action.
Thursday, September 1
Doors open at 7:30pm | Show at Sunset, approx. 8:15
Ticketing options & event details!
View the trailer:
Check out the event on facebook to see who else is coming.
Indy Recommends
Looking for recommendations? We're curating a list of reviews and recommendations to help you decide what to see at the 2011 Indy Film Fest!
NUVO: Indy Film Fest 2011: Cinematic Journeys
Indy Star has two articles: If you can only see five films, pick these
and Hoosier filmmaker gets delusional
The Film Yap: The most comprehensive collection of reviews
IBJ: LOU'S VIEWS: Get a jump start on Indy International Film Festival
Indianapolis Museum of Art has two blog posts: On Screen & In the Gallery
and On Screen & In Between at Indy Film Fest
The Independent Critic has several reviews
Add your personal recommendations in the comments!
Classic Film Posters Re-Imagined
Last year, the Big Picture Picture Show was one of my favorite events of the year. A whole slew of Indy's best designers and illustrators mingled with art and movie lovers in a packed house at Big Car in an atmosphere that I can only describe as electric. This year it's going to be BIGGER, so we've renamed it... wait for it... The Bigger Picture Show! We're adding a dj and setting up shop in what's sure to be one of Indy's hippest new spots.
Indy Film Fest and Lodge Design present the second annual Bigger Picture Show, featuring nearly 40 local designers re-imagining their very favorite movie posters from every genre and generation. Hosted at Big Car’s latest space, The Service Center will be alive with art, music (provided by Twinpeaks) and a cash bar to complete the evening. Our good friends at YelpIndy will also be on the scene with their soon-to-be-famous Yelpcorn (aka popcorn).
Friday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m.
The Service Center, 3900 Lafayette Road (just north of 38th Street)
Entry is free, but you can RSVP here.
As if the party isn’t reason enough to come by, every poster – professionally printed and framed – will be up for sale. Want a unique piece of movie art in your living room? Arrive early to snag the one and only exhibit copy for just $75. Additional unframed prints will be available for order.
Thanks to our partners helping to make this event happen.
Lodge | Big Car | Nuvo | Yelp | Carey Digital | Twinpeaks
Wondering what to expect? Check out last year's impressive art here: http://on.fb.me/kxNkfg
Dare We Say It?
Is it just me, or does it feel like the Indy film scene is heating up? Dare we even label it a "film scene?" As a volunteer entrenched and smitten with this festival, I thought maybe it was just me being hyper-aware of movie happenings.
But lately it seems there's more and more to choose from - different venues, new themes. One minute I'm in awe of something the IMA is putting on, the next I'm intrigued by IMOCA's new series.
It isn't just me, apparently. The Indy Star had a great article summing up all of this magic, plus a handy list to keep at the ready.
What do you think? Are you happy with the local film offerings? Is there anything you'd want to see more of?
Image credit: Carbon Arc via Flickr