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Indy Shorts Award Winners 2

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Indy Shorts Award Winners 2
A selection of 2025 Indy Shorts award-winning films
The Audition
Alex prepares to audition for Hamlet with the help of his friend, Max, but his script mysteriously disappears.
Patient Zero
A man obsessed with becoming patient zero for the next major pandemic discovers that he may be running out of chances.
The Littles
When 11-year-old Juliet stubs her toe on a loose floorboard, she unwittingly sets off a series of mysterious events. A faint noise and an unusual glow seeping through the cracks capture her curiosity. But as she investigates, Juliet finds herself pulled into a chilling, otherworldly encounter—one that will unravel the secrets of her home and alter her reality forever.
The 17%
A young woman with Down syndrome was rejected from every job she applied to because of her disability. She now has her own company, hires other people with disabilities and changes the world, one cookie at a time.
Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace
"Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace" is a moving portrait of a mother’s resilience and the healing power of food. After the tragic loss of her son Justin, chef Lisa Dahl found solace and purpose in Sedona, Arizona—where the stunning red rocks, long revered for their spiritual energy, became the backdrop for her transformation. What began as a tribute to their shared love of cooking has grown into a legacy of six beloved restaurants that helped shape the region’s culinary identity. This heartfelt film explores how one woman’s faith, strength, and devotion turned unimaginable loss into lasting beauty—and how every dish she creates and every guest she serves keeps her son's spirit alive.
Courage
A young boy, burdened by self-doubt, finds unexpected strength when his uncle introduces him to a traditional dance that awakens his identity and resilience.
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams
The untold story about how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an all-star team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to connect with young voters, and how their strategy echoed in contemporary politics through President Obama’s historic campaign.
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A selection of 2025 Indy Shorts award-winning films!


This program includes: "The Audition" directed by Isaiah Henderson (High School Film Competition Indiana Spotlight Award), "Patient Zero" directed by Devin O'Connell (Indiana Spotlight Narrative Award), "The Littles" directed by Andrew Duplessie (Horror Award), "The 17%" directed by Aaron Johnson (Lens of Hope Award Presented by TDB Family Foundation and Documentary Audience Choice Award), "Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace" directed by Eric Wolfinger (Hoodox Indiana Spotlight Documentary Award and Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award), "Courage" directed by Eric Michael Hernandez (Jenni Berebitsky Legacy Award), and "Hoops, Hopes & Dreams" directed by Glenn Kaino (Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award).

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    104 minutes
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