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Closing Night Event - Phoebe in Wonderland

Special Events

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Daniel Barnz’s Phoebe in Wonderland is the fantastical tale of Phoebe (ELLE FANNING), a young girl who longs to be in the school production of Alice in Wonderland. After her peculiar drama teacher Miss Dodger (PATRICIA CLARKSON) casts her, Phoebe struggles to control her behavior so her Principal (CAMPBELL SCOTT) will allow her to continue being in the play. As Phoebe’s stress mounts, her behavior grows worse, creating intense pressure on her parents Hillary and Peter (FELICITY HUFFMAN and BILL PULLMAN). Hillary, who already feels a failure in both her personal and professional life, desperately tries to understand and help her daughter. But this connection proves elusive as Phoebe begins retreating to an imaginary fantasy world peopled by characters from Alice in Wonderland, a world which grows increasingly disturbing and treacherous. As Alice observes to the Caterpillar, “It is very confusing being so many different sizes in a day,” and in the end both Hillary and Phoebe (under Miss Dodger’s tutelage) must try to navigate the strange, painful, exhilarating transformation from chrysalis to butterfly. Visit the Box Office to purchase your screening and special event tickets today!

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Pray the Devil Back to Hell

Crystal Heart Award Winners/Documentary Features

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Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the gripping account of a group of brave women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a decades-long civil war. The women's historic achievement finds its voice in a narrative that intersperses interviews, archival images and scenes of present-day Liberia together to recount the memories of a few of the women who were there. In 2003, Liberia was a country devastated by decades of political dislocation, humanitarian crisis, and street-to-street urban warfare. Charles Taylor, then President of Liberia, had emptied the country's pockets as creatively as any dictator in memory. His ascent to power led to the deaths of thousands of people and a nation in complete ruin. Out of the wreckage, Christian and Muslim women throughout the country began to organize and band together in an effort to bring an end to the fighting. More than 2,000 risked their lives by traveling to Taylor's Esecutive Mansion and stood before him demanding he take a seat at the peace table. Heartland Content Key: AT (Contains Adult Themes, not suitable for children); SV (Contains scenes of Strong Violence) Visit the Box Office to purchase your screening and special event tickets today!

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Highest Rated Films

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And What Remains

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Opening Night Event - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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Most Visited Films

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Second Hand Wedding

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Opening Night Event - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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Most Scheduled Films

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Crystal Heart Award Shorts Collection

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Second Hand Wedding

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Heartland Tributes Horton Foote

This week, Hollywood lost one of its best wordsmiths when screenwriter Horton Foote passed away. The 92-year-old writer has classics like To Kill a Mockingbird to his credit, as well as lesser known (but just as moving) films like Tender Mercies and The Trip To Bountiful.

In 1995, Heartland honored Mr. Foote with the Crystal Heart Career Achievement Award, predecessor to the distinguished Pioneering Spirit Award bestowed on industry leaders today. Below is the tribute video that introduced this talented, accomplished man before he accepted the award.

Heartland’s thoughts and prayers go out all of Mr. Foote’s friends and family in their time of loss. His contributions to the art of filmmaking will continue to inspire audiences for years to come.

Read the remembrance about Horton Foote at Variety.com

Posted: Mar. 12, 2009 at 2:16PM by Lisa

In Theaters Friday March 6 – PHOEBE IN WONDERLAND

Truly Moving Picture Award winner Phoebe in Wonderland opens in select cities Friday, March 6. Starring Felicity Huffman, Bill Pullman, Patricia Clarkson and the talented young Elle Fanning as Phoebe, the movie was the Closing Night selection at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival. Writer/director Daniel Barnz visited Indianapolis for the occasion. Watch his Q&A below, then visit the official site for the trailer and tickets/showtimes!

Posted: Mar. 05, 2009 at 11:55AM by Lisa

Heartland Film Institute Announces 2009 Programming

As the demand grows in central Indiana for valuable filmmaking insights, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures has responded with a year-round program of exclusive seminars that are geared toward filmmakers at every level, from student to professional.

This year, Heartland announces more exciting opportunities to hear from the experts where the industry is headed and how to become a part of it. Heartland Film Institute dates for 2009 are

April 30 – The Business of Filmmaking, featuring producer Johan Bas

September 10 - Animation, featuring John Ludwick from IU’s New Media department

October 19 – as part of the 2009 Heartland Film Festival, this daylong institute will bring aspiring filmmakers into contact with not only the up-and-coming filmmakers featured at the Festival, but established industry professionals who want to share their experiences.

Heartland Institute events are held at the IUPUI Campus Center. Please check back often or contact Heartland Truly Moving Pictures (info@trulymovingpictures.org) for further details. Groups welcome.