Holiday classic films will be showcased over six days at Merry Movie Nights
Media Contact: Jessica Chapman
jchapman@heartlandfilm.org | 317.750.3902
jchapman@heartlandfilm.org | 317.750.3902
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(NOVEMBER 10, 2022) INDIANAPOLIS –This December, Heartland Film is proud to introduce a new mini-movie series, Merry Movie Nights. Over six days, eight classic holiday films will be showcased at the movie series that will take place at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum (401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204) on December 1 & 2, and at the Arts for Lawrence's Theater at the Fort (8920 Otis Ave, Lawrence, IN 46216) on December 15, 16, 17 & 18.
"There's no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with classic movies," said Heartland Film President Michael Ault. "We're excited to invite people out to experience their favorite films in these two festive environments!"
Both of these locations have many fun winter activities to experience before your film. The Athenaeum is now home to a new Christkindlmarkt and the city of Lawrence is hosting the third annual Winterfest with an outdoor ice skating rink just down from the theater.
The series kicks off on Thursday, December 1, with an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest at the screening of "It's A Wonderful Life" at the Historic Athenaeum. Kids under 12 get in for $10. Tickets are priced at $12, and Heartland Film Members get 20% off. All attendees will receive free hot chocolate! The full schedule of films can be found below or at HeartlandFilm.org.
The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
- Thursday, December 1 | It's A Wonderful Life | 7 PM *Ugly Sweater Contest
- Friday, December 2 | A Christmas Story | 7 PM
Arts for Lawrence's Theater at the Fort
- Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 PM | The Grinch
- Friday, December 16 at 6 PM | Elf
- Friday, December 16 at 8:15 PM | White Christmas Sing-Along
- Saturday, December 17 at 6 PM | The Polar Express
- Saturday, December 17 at 8:15 PM | White Christmas
- Sunday, December 18 at 7 PM | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
About Heartland Film, Inc.
Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. Over the years, Heartland Film has presented $3.5 million in cash prizes – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award, and showcased more than 2,000 feature and short films, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. The 6th Indy Shorts International Film Festival is scheduled for July 18 - 23, 2023, and the 32nd Heartland International Film Festival will take place on October 5-15, 2023. For more information, visit HeartlandFilm.org.
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