A program supporting films that elevate Hoosier stories and raise the spirit of Indiana.
LIFT, powered by Hoodox and Indiana Humanities, supports Indiana filmmakers in producing short, uplifting stories of Hoosiers working to connect, strengthen, and celebrate their communities.
We believe stories have the power to transform our lives and communities. Storytelling through film has the ability to inspire connection, conversation, and curiosity. We hope you’ll join us in capturing and sharing inspiring Indiana stories.
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About LIFT
LIFT aims to support Indiana filmmakers in telling powerful, uplifting stories of inspirational Hoosiers. We will offer $5,000 grants to five filmmakers to produce five-minute short films that effectively capture these stories. If selected, filmmakers or filmmaking teams have two months (April 15 - June 15) to complete their films. In addition to the financial support, Hoodox and Indiana Humanities will provide mentorship opportunities throughout the process.
The final series of films will premiere at Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts Film Festival in July of 2026 and will be shared online via a media partnership with Free Press Indiana.