Indy Shorts Film Festival, Presented by Heartland Film
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Indy Shorts Film Festival, presented by Heartland Film, is an Academy Award-qualifying shorts festival in Indianapolis and the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Launched in 2018 as an expansion of Heartland Film’s programming, it showcases short films across narrative, documentary, animated, horror, comedy, and other categories, and has become a notable summer destination in the short-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Living Room Theaters
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
Living Room Theaters
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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