These ten shorts showcase a wide variety of stories, characters, and themes. Together, they showcase the depth and versatility of Indiana storytelling, making this block a celebration of homegrown talent.

A newlywed husband must overcome his lack of knowledge and clumsy kitchen skills to prepare a warm meal for his wife, who is battling a cold.

A Warm Meal

A newlywed husband must overcome his lack of knowledge and clumsy kitchen skills to prepare a warm meal for his wife, who is battling a cold.

Two baristas conspire to matchmake their regular customers.

Order for Brulie

Two baristas conspire to matchmake their regular customers.

Every year at the Women's Champange Brunch, Big Brothers Big Sisters introduce a match story to showcase the impact of mentorship - and the powerful ways that a Big can ignite the potential of their Little. Janis & Destiny have been part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since 2014 where they had the opportunity to hang out and Janis had the opportunity to mentor a child. Throughout their match journey, Destiny has shown Janis the importance of patience, compassion, and the incredible power of believing in someone. She has reminded Janis of the joy in the simplest moments and the beauty of embracing life's uncertainties.

Destiny

Janis & Destiny have been part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since 2014 where they had the opportunity to hang out and Janis had the opportunity to mentor a child. Throughout their match journey, Destiny has shown Janis the importance of patience, compassion, and the incredible power of believing in someone.

Stacks

Two Fort Wayne audiologists bring hearing care to people in need worldwide.

Beyond Silence

Two Fort Wayne audiologists bring hearing care to people in need worldwide.

A robot running out of battery searches city ruins for a new one.

We Will Find a Way

A robot, running out of battery, searches the ruins of a city for a replacement.

As the first African-American architect in Indiana, Samuel Plato overcame the racial restrictions of the early 20th century. Preserving Plato‚Äôs deteriorating buildings is crucial to remembering his legacy.

Samuel Plato: Preserving a Legacy

As the first African-American architect in Indiana, Samuel Plato overcame the racial restrictions of the early 20th century. Preserving Plato‚Äôs deteriorating buildings is crucial to remembering his legacy.

A lonely man takes a chance on an escort service.

The Escort

A lonely man takes a chance on an escort service.

Charlie, a woman grappling with depression and anxiety, embarks on a mission to reclaim her joy and reconnect with her best friends. Despite the challenges brought by her past, she yearns for a fresh start. However, her path is obstructed by her toxic roommate Annie, who consistently undermines her efforts.

The Roommate

Charlie, a woman grappling with depression and anxiety, embarks on a mission to reclaim her joy and reconnect with her best friends. However, her path is obstructed by her toxic roommate Annie, who consistently undermines her efforts.

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It's more than a film festival. It's a celebration of the human experience through cinematic storytelling. We encourage people to "See and be seen." We showcase diverse stories & voices that have been typically excluded and curate a festival that invites participants to see themselves on screen.

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