Heartland Film Media Contact:
Jessica Chapman | jchapman@heartlandfilm.org | 317.750.3902
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(April 29, 2024) - On Monday May 6, Heartland Film is proud to present the world premiere and screening of Episode 1 of the upcoming ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press at Newfields. The new series chronicles the ongoing journeys of senior South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, senior Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, and sophomore UCLA guard Kiki Rice. From Iowa’s historic preseason game that broke attendance records all the way through the WNBA draft in April, the series uses unparalleled access, exclusive interviews, and unique game footage to transport audiences into the lives of these exceptional athletes. Full Court Press follows them as they steer their celebrated programs towards a national championship, all while navigating the pressures that come with representing the game during a pivotal era in women’s basketball.
"As the home of basketball there is no better place to showcase the World Premiere screening of Full Court Press," said Heartland Film President Michael Ault. "These three collegiate athletes have captured the world's attention like we've never seen before, and this series will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their unrelenting dedication."
This series is produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Words & Pictures in partnership with ESPN+. Kristen Lappas is the director of the series, and an award-winning alumna of Heartland Film's Indy Shorts and Heartland International Film Festivals.
Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, Kiki Rice, Omaha Productions' Peyton Manning, and other special guests are scheduled to attend.
Prior to the screening, ESPN’s Holly Rowe will moderate a panel discussion with Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, Kiki Rice, and Kristen Lappas.
Tickets to the World Premiere of Full Court Press can be purchased here and at HeartlandFilm.org.
WORLD PREMIERE | EPISODE 1 | FULL COURT PRESS
DATE: Monday, May 6
LOCATION: The Tobias Theater at Newfields (4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208)
TIMELINE:
- 4 PM | Doors Open & Red Carpet
- 5 PM | Introduction & Discussion
- 5:35 PM | World Premiere of Episode 1
Following its initial linear broadcast on ABC, with Episodes 1 & 2 airing on Saturday, May 11th at 1pm ET and Episodes 3 & 4 airing on Sunday, May 12th at 12:30pm ET, all episodes will be immediately available to stream on ESPN+.
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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, 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 10 Oscar®-winning short film titles. MovieMaker Magazine named both the Indy Shorts and Heartland International Film Festival on the top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World list for 2023. The 7th Annual Indy Shorts International Film Festival is scheduled July 23-28, 2024 and the 33rd Heartland International Film Festival runs October 10-20, 2024. For more information, visit www.HeartlandFilm.org.
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