Hobnobben Film Festival

Hobnobben Film Festival More than a film festival. It's a celebration of the human experience through cinematic storytelling. At Hobnobben, we encourage people to "See and be seen."

By showcasing diverse stories and voices that have been typically excluded, we're able to curate a one-of-a-kind festival that invites participants to see themselves represented on screen — and be seen by others. We shine a light on historically marginalized stories and creators in film: LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, international voices, seniors, non-White/Western, body pos

itive stories, and the quirky/campy. We aim to push boundaries and intellectualize through our programming. We are co-educators who want to make the art of film accessible to everyone. We believe this is best accomplished by meeting people where they’re at and hearing their stories. This isn’t a film fest for film snobs. This is a film festival intended to bring Hoosiers and the global community together.

👀Join us for the closing night film, A Cell Phone Movie, on Sunday, October 26 at 6:15 PM 👀A meta comedy for the (coming...
10/23/2025

👀Join us for the closing night film, A Cell Phone Movie, on Sunday, October 26 at 6:15 PM 👀

A meta comedy for the (coming of) ages! Shot entirely on a cell phone, the film follows a fictional version of writer/director/star Will Sterling, a similarly out of work, struggling actor trying to impress the world by making a movie on a cell phone about an out of work, struggling actor trying to impress the world by making a movie on his cell phone.

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✨Foreign Homeland on Sunday, October 26th at 5:30 PM ✨After fleeing Iran, a father and his three children struggle to ad...
10/23/2025

✨Foreign Homeland on Sunday, October 26th at 5:30 PM ✨

After fleeing Iran, a father and his three children struggle to adapt to their new life in Canada in the first three weeks, facing cultural clashes, language barriers, and family tensions. Ultimately, discovering the true meaning of home in a foreign land.

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✨Artists Gotta Art on October 26th at 4:30 PM ✨Art: It opens our minds to fresh perspectives and has the power to show u...
10/23/2025

✨Artists Gotta Art on October 26th at 4:30 PM ✨

Art: It opens our minds to fresh perspectives and has the power to show us worlds and ideas we’ve never seen before. The seven short films in this block follow artists who are relentless in their pursuit of expression. Experience visually stunning films that demonstrate the profound impact that various mediums and expressions of art can have on us and our communities.

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🎬Immigrant Stories on Sunday, October 26th at 2:45 PM 🎬These six short films delve into the challenging process of migra...
10/23/2025

🎬Immigrant Stories on Sunday, October 26th at 2:45 PM 🎬

These six short films delve into the challenging process of migration and the courage of those who dare to make the journey. The films are just a sample of the myriad experiences around the world as people journey to make better lives for themselves and their families, with all the hardships, hopes, and consequences those journeys entail.

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👀Through a Child's Eyes on October 26th at 2:30 PM 👀Experience moments of innocence, confusion, strength, and unexpected...
10/23/2025

👀Through a Child's Eyes on October 26th at 2:30 PM 👀

Experience moments of innocence, confusion, strength, and unexpected clarity along with the young protagonists in this block. These six powerful short films grapple with tough issues such as grief, mental illness, addiction, and resilience - through the eyes of children.

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🎥Join us on Sunday October 26 for (Re)Connection at 1:00 PM 🎥Your chosen family leaves a lasting impact, whether you’ve ...
10/23/2025

🎥Join us on Sunday October 26 for (Re)Connection at 1:00 PM 🎥

Your chosen family leaves a lasting impact, whether you’ve known them since childhood, through work, or college - the connections leave a lasting mark. The eight shorts in this block explore friendship through the years and what it can mean to be truly seen and loved by others.

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🎬Join us Sunday, October 26th at 11:00 am for Siblings: Under Your Skin, In Your Corner 🎬It’s those you love the most wh...
10/23/2025

🎬Join us Sunday, October 26th at 11:00 am for Siblings: Under Your Skin, In Your Corner 🎬

It’s those you love the most who can also get under your skin the most. But among the sibling bickering and tension, there is often a deep love and understanding - especially when it comes to life’s hard moments. This block of six films features families coming together to support each other and come to grips with some of life’s hard realities. Expect uplifting, heartbreaking, and bittersweet stories in this block.

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✨Come out to see Gold on Saturday, October 25th at 9:00 PM ✨This documentary explores the lives of four current dancers ...
10/23/2025

✨Come out to see Gold on Saturday, October 25th at 9:00 PM ✨

This documentary explores the lives of four current dancers and the owner of the Gold Nugget strip club in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin. Dusty's story, who was a dancer in the 90s, has owned the club for 30 years and runs the club in a way that empowers women. She works to guide them to further education, encourages them toward sobriety, and offers respect and support through unconditional (and sometimes tough) love. Both inspiring and at times, heartbreaking, GOLD offers a unique perspective into the world of women who work at this particular club in this rural part of the US.

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👀Join us for Battersea on Sunday, October 26th at 12:45 PM 👀In the wake of their mother's death, estranged siblings--Les...
10/22/2025

👀Join us for Battersea on Sunday, October 26th at 12:45 PM 👀

In the wake of their mother's death, estranged siblings--Les and Lou--reconvene at their childhood home in Nowhere, Ohio, where they spend a precarious weekend drinking and talking--uncovering the narratives and secrets that have shaped their lives.

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👀You're On Your Own, Kid -- Sunday, October 26th at 11:15am 👀Familial relationships are hard. But sometimes, just plain ...
10/22/2025

👀You're On Your Own, Kid -- Sunday, October 26th at 11:15am 👀

Familial relationships are hard. But sometimes, just plain existing is harder. This block of six films addresses the complexities of navigating the world you’re born into and how sometimes the people closest to you don’t understand you at all.

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✨Scintillating Shorts For A Saturday on October 25th at 8:45 PM ✨Breakdowns! Green Men! Graveyard Bullies! Talking Plant...
10/22/2025

✨Scintillating Shorts For A Saturday on October 25th at 8:45 PM ✨

Breakdowns! Green Men! Graveyard Bullies! Talking Plants! Dodo birds! This fun, (mostly) upbeat block brings together stories of people on the brink—of a breakdown, a breakthrough, or breaking the mold.

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👹Killer Films on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 PM 👹From killer park views, to killing time, and dressing to kill - this...
10/22/2025

👹Killer Films on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 PM 👹

From killer park views, to killing time, and dressing to kill - this block of five short films features some truly killer content. For those looking for a lighter, albeit sometimes quite bloody, block of scary Saturday shorts - this block is for you!

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