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This February, dig into some of the most groundbreaking short films at Best of Fest: Indy Shorts presented by Edward Jones.
From Comedy to Sci-Fi, Best of Fest: Indy Shorts Edition has expanded to five short film programs from Feb. 5 to 7 at The Basile Event Center in the Heartland Film HQ. These programs are made up of a selection of the most popular short films from the 2025 Indy Shorts Film Festival.
Everything starts on Feb. 5 with a special event, Magic & Movies. This event ticket includes a dinner buffet, two shorts, and a live magic show.
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Magic & Movies
Thursday, Feb. 5
6 p.m. VIP Tickets
6:45 p.m. Doors open for all guests
Prepare to have your eyes fooled and your mind amazed at an unforgettable evening of wonder. Indianapolis’ premier magician, Caleb Wiles, brings his spellbinding tricks to the stage alongside a buffet dinner and two magical short films. You’ll leave believing in a little more magic.
Wiles has dazzled audiences on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and at magic venues across the country, including The Chicago Magic Lounge. Now, he’s bringing his latest act to Heartland Film, promising jaw-dropping illusions.
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The Human Spirit
Friday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.
Watch the indomitable strength of the human spirit across these extraordinary stories. This block includes Indiana Spotlight film “Dan Thompson” and Oscar®-shortlisted film “A Friend of Dorothy.”
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Comedy
Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud in this wild collection of comedic shorts. This block features Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award-winning “Patient Zero” and Oscar®-shortlisted film “Retirement Plan.”
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Spotlight: Switchboard
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.
See a screening of these curated short films from Switchboard Magazine, a digital publication that publishes captivating, true stories that celebrate diverse voices and viewpoints, sharing stories that are as astonishing as they are real.
This block includes the 2025 Critics Choice Award Winner and 2024 Indiana Spotlight Award-winning film “Saving Superman.”
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.
Catch these captivating domains with mind-bending narratives, dystopian futures, and fantastical creatures.
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