Arts & Culture

One Of Midwest's Largest Short Film Festivals In Indy This Weekend

By Jill Ditmire

Published July 23, 2019 at 12:00 AM EDT

One of the largest short film festivals in the Midwest takes place this weekend in Indianapolis. The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is an Academy Award qualifying event and features films from around the world that run 40 minutes or less.

One category highlights the work of Indiana filmmakers. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire talks with director John Robert Armstrong about his narrative short “As We Begin,” a collaborative effort between Armstrong’s company and Indiana high school students.

The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is presented by Heartland Film and takes place July 25-28 at The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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