Lights, Camera, Action! Heartland Film Festival Is Back!

The Heartland International Film Festival returns this year, running from October 9th through the 19th! AARP Indiana is proud to be a sponsor of this year's event.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view over 300 films during the 11-day event! You can register at https://events.aarp.org/Heartland2025 to receive a 10% discount code when purchasing tickets. In addition to the discount code, AARP Indiana will also be hosting events in conjunction with the festival.

Virtual Fireside Chat with the Filmmakers of Pauline: 2 to 3
Wednesday, October 1
7:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Registration Link: https://events.aarp.org/FiresideChat

Join AARP for a talk with Richard Rutkowski, director of Pauline from 2 to 3, a 2025 documentary about his grandmother’s life at 102 and 103. Pauline represents the often-overlooked women of America’s “Greatest Generation.” The film premieres at the Heartland International Film Festival, with a virtual viewing option available.

You can register at the link above to receive the Zoom link to this discussion.

Happy Hour & World Premiere of Pauline from 2 to 3 (in-person)
Saturday, October 11
1:45 - 2:45 PM ET
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
3898 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Registration Link: https://events.aarp.org/HappyHour

AARP Indiana, in collaboration with the Heartland Film Festival, is proud to present the world premiere of Pauline from 2 to 3 — a powerful new film exploring connection and resilience. Join us in Indianapolis for a special evening featuring a free pre-screening Happy Hour and complimentary tickets to the premiere.

Registration is required. Once you register for the event, you will be provided instructions on how to acquire your free ticket in your registration confirmation email.

We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events!

AARP members and their guests can use the code HoosierAdvocate10 to receive a 10% discount when purchasing tickets online or in-person at will-call. Please be aware the code is case sensitive.

You can also register at events.aarp.org/Heartland2025 to receive the discount code in your email inbox.