October 28

Celebrate the Halloween season with a compilation of 10 short films from Indiana filmmakers, ranging from horror to dark comedy.

Many short films were filmed in Indiana by predominantly Indiana-based cast/crew: Break My Bones, Muncie; Going Through It, Fort Wayne; The Last House, Indianapolis; Oh, Sheet, Columbus; Paranoia, West Lafayette; Pool Party, Indianapolis; Smiley's, Johnson County; StalkHer, Bloomington; Static, Columbus. Songbird was created by two Indiana natives and husband/wife duo, Helen Baldwin (Bloomington) and Howard Kingkade (Hammond).

Showtime(s) for HOOSIER FILMS: SPOOKY SHORTS:

• Friday, October 28th @ 7PM

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October 28

A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.

Showtime(s) for LOST HIGHWAY:

• Friday, October 28th @ 7PM

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October 21 - 30

Diana, a prostitute who was blinded by a serial killer in a botched attack, takes in a young Chinese boy named Chin, abruptly altering both of their lives forever.

Showtime(s) for DARK GLASSES:

• Friday, October 21st @ 7PM

• Saturday, October 22nd @ 2PM

• Saturday, October 29th @ 2PM

• Sunday, October 30th @ 4PM

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October 22 - 29

In the last days of WWII, a band of Allied soldiers trafficking Hitler’s remains out of Germany are ambushed by Nazi Wehrwolf fighters.

Showtime(s) for BURIAL:

• Saturday, October 22nd @ 2PM

• Sunday, October 23rd @ 4PM

• Saturday, October 29th @ 7PM

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October 13 - October 16

It’s happening! This year’s festival features a record number of 128 films, doubling the amount of screen time from last year. To commemorate our 7th year hosting this festival, we’ve curated a selection of films from 25 countries representing 17 languages, and more than 25% of the films have an Indiana connection.

We are SO excited to share diverse stories and voices that are typically excluded from the mainstream film industry. Hobnobben is a one-of-a-kind experience that invites participants to see themselves on screen — and be seen by others. The festival is supported by local sponsors and community members and is an annual fundraiser for Fort Wayne Cinema Center, a not-for-profit arts organization.

To stay up to date on all things Hobnobben, visit hobnobben.org, or click the button below to purchase All Access Passes or individual blocks of film.

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October 8

The Center for Nonviolence People of Afrikan Descent Advisory Group in partnership with the Center for Nonviolence Gender and Sexualities Advisory Group invites you to join us Saturday, October 8th @ 2 PM, for a FREE screening and panel discussion of the award-winning Ashley O’Shay documentary film Unapologetic. This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is requested. For more information, send inquiries to info@centerfornv.org.

UNAPOLOGETIC: PRESENTED BY CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE

• Saturday, October 8th @ 2 PM, doors @ 1 PM

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September 30 - October 1

"Made in Bangladesh", a film about a young textile factory worker living in Dhaka, depicts the reality of the current fashion industry as well as the grueling conditions the workers face while dealing with the troubles of patriarchy in her personal life.

In partnership with Cinema Center, 100 Days of Bill Blass concludes its celebration with a one-of-a-kind conversation on fashion sustainability through the exploration of film. Stay tuned after the film Friday, September 30th for panel discussion following the film will connect the genius of Fort Wayne native, Bill Blass, to trends that will shape the future of fashion.

Showtimes for MADE IN BANGLADESH:

• Friday, September 30th @ 7 PM, doors @ 6 PM for 100 Days of Bill Blass special event

• Saturday, October 1st @ 2 PM

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October 1 & 2

In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a “killer” while the rest tries to “escape”. Things take a turn for the worse when real bodies start turning up, setting off a paranoid and dangerous chain of events.

Showtimes for BODIES BODIES BODIES:

• Saturday, October 1st @ 7 PM

• Sunday, October 2nd @ 2 PM

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Cinema Center is excited to celebrate Art House Theater Day with an exciting partnership with Hoosier Films. Hoosier Films Presents the feature-length film: Reparation.

Before the film, enjoy a selection of local Artists, Vendors, and a conversation on the importance of arts organizations in our area as a way to explore, and support local!

Showtimes for ART HOUSE THEATER WEEKEND CELEBRATION: HOOSIER FILMS

• Friday, Sept. 23rd @ 7 PM, Door @ 6 for the special event.

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September 9

Multi-talented musician Arthur Russell leaves Iowa, follows Allen Ginsberg from San Francisco to New York and launches a career that reaches its heyday in the 1980s. Director Matt Wolf's critically acclaimed documentary examines the life and work of Arthur Russell, an influential singer, songwriter, cello player and disco auteur who died tragically in 1992.

Showtimes for WILD COMBINATION:

• Friday, September 9th @ 7 PM

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September 10

Two siblings who run a California horse ranch discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies above, and the owner of an adjacent theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.

After the film, join us for a post-feature conversation with Concept Artist Yigit Isik to learn more about his role and creative process!

Showtimes for NOPE:

• Saturday, September 10th @ 2 & 7 PM

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September 3

CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses committed to raising awareness for cats in need around the world. Each event aims to support local animal shelters and/or animal welfare organizations.

Join us and Humane Fort Wayne for an event full of laughs, and cats with 75 minutes worth of feline goodness, and an adoption event that is sure to be purr-fection!

Showtimes for CATVIDEOFEST:

• Saturday, September 3rd @ 2 PM-4 PM

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August 26 - August 27

Come join us at Cinema Center for a weekend of classic films curated by our staff. Travel down memory lane and relive the experience of these iconic films on the big screen!

Come join us Friday night in the spectator lounge ready to share, and maybe debate what a classic film means to you. Also, see both films for a special $20 price at the door!

Showtimes for A FEW GOOD MEN:

• Friday, August 26th @ 7 PM, Doors open @ 6 for the special event

Showtimes for BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE:

• Friday, August 27th @ 2 PM

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September 1

Hoodox is excited to bring together a special selection of short films from across the Hoosier state. Hoodox subscribers gain access to dozens of locally relevant, locally produced titles they can watch 24/7/365, but there’s something special about gathering together in person to watch local films. Hoodox is excited to engage with the Fort Wayne community to watch the films and have conversation afterwards during a special Q&A.

Tickets for this event are FREE to Members, and $6 for General Admisison!

Showtimes for HOODOX + CINEMA CENTER:

• Thursday, September 1st @ 7PM, doors @ 6 for the special event

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August 19 - August 28

In an otherworldly e-waste camp made of recycled computer parts, a subversive hacking collective attempts a takeover of the authoritarian regime exploiting the region's natural resources – and its people. With hypnotic visuals and original songs composed by musician and co-director Saul Williams, this celestial cyber-musical offers a radically bold vision of power, exploitation, and love.

Join us before the film August 19th for special performances by N3iL and JayDid!

Showtimes for NEPTUNE FROST:

• Friday, August 19th @ 7 PM, Doors open @ 6 for the special event

• Saturday, August 20th @ 2 PM

• Sunday, August 28th @ 4 PM

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August 20 - August 27

Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors' sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.

Stay tuned after the film for a Q&A with Production Designer Liz Toonkel, whose work is featured in MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON.

Showtimes for MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON:

• Saturday, August 20th @ 7 PM

• Sunday, August 21st @ 4 PM

• Saturday, August 27th @ 7 PM

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August 12 - August 21

A billionaire businessman in search of fame and social prestige decides to make a unique, groundbreaking film. To achieve this goal, he hires a stellar team that aren’t exactly the best of friends. Through a series of increasingly hilarious tests, the team must confront not only each other, but also their own legacies.

Come join us after the film for a conversation with Derek Hockemeyer, Kelsey Martin, and Max Wells, on the process of conception to reality in creative media!

Showtimes for OFFICIAL COMPETITION:

• Friday, August 12th @ 7 PM, Doors open @ 6 for the special event

• Saturday, August 13th @ 7 PM

• Sunday, August 14th @ 4 PM

• Saturday, August 20th @ 7 PM

• Sunday, August 21st @ 4 PM

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July 29 - July 30

The Hobnobben Film Festival will hold a launch party for its 2022 film line-up on Friday, July 29th at Cinema Center. The public can enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, as well as see film trailers for the upcoming festival, October 13-16, at Cinema Center. The full festival line-up will be announced in the main theater at 7 p.m., followed by additional trailers and a chance to see some of the committee’s favorite short films from previous years.

Showtimes for HOBNOBBEN 2022 LAUNCH PARTY:

• Friday , July 29th @ 7 PM, Doors open @ 6 for the special event

• Saturday, July 30th @ 7PM

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