When a burglar unexpectedly runs into a homeowner during a theft, the robbery morphs into a makeshift therapy session, with the burglar helping the homeowner process his impending divorce—while the homeowner still helps to rob his own home. Public ContactBallard C. Boydballard@ballardcboyd.com

Night Session

When a burglar unexpectedly runs into a homeowner during a theft, the robbery morphs into a makeshift therapy session, with the burglar helping the homeowner process his impending divorce—while the homeowner still helps to rob his own home.

An isolated teenager explores the past, his late father, and unstable memory through the use of celluloid on his 16th birthday. Public ContactEye Pictureshello@eyepictures.org

The Lake in the Sky

An isolated teenager explores the past, his late father, and unstable memory through the use of celluloid on his 16th birthday.

When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret. Public ContactSix Feet Filmsantiviralpictures@gmail.com

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The Last Ranger

When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

Justin Fatica coaches a boys' basketball team, impacting the players lives both on and off the court. "In The Paint" shows how a broken world filled with division, racism, and fatherlessness can be restored to fullness and life through mentorship, brotherhood, encouragement, and loving others. Public ContactBethany Kozachukbethany@windriderproductions.com

In The Paint

Justin Fatica coaches a boys' basketball team, impacting the players lives both on and off the court. "In The Paint" shows how a broken world filled with division, racism, and fatherlessness can be restored to fullness and life through mentorship, brotherhood, encouragement, and loving others.

Shortly after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, a popular Jewish ice cream parlor owner, Ernst Cahn, finds himself targeted by the infamous “Butcher of Lyon,” Klaus Barbie. As his world crumbles, “The Ice Cream Man” faces a terrible choice that will reverberate throughout the country. Public ContactSandra Murraysmurray@theicecreamman.movie

The Ice Cream Man

Shortly after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, a popular Jewish ice cream parlor owner, Ernst Cahn, finds himself targeted by the infamous “Butcher of Lyon,” Klaus Barbie. As his world crumbles, “The Ice Cream Man” faces a terrible choice that will reverberate throughout the country.

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The 33rd Annual Heartland International Film Festival will feature films virtually October 10-20! Fest Passes are now available and the film lineup will be announced on September 19. Please note that the virtual component of the festival is restricted to the United States.

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