Waterways Film Tour Screening - Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts

540 S Lake Street,Gary IN 46403

29 April, 2022

Description

We invite you to come enjoy a selection of original short films about Indiana waterways created by six Hoosier filmmakers! Indiana Humanities is hosting a 9-city film tour featuring six short documentary films about Indiana's waterways. These films, developed in conjunction with Indiana Humanities' environmental humanities theme, Unearthed, tell stories from across the state of Hoosiers and their diverse relationships with water. From the efforts to reintroduce the hellbender salamander, to the fading art of netmaking, the films explore issues of access and conservation, as well as the unique cultures that spring up around Indiana's waterways. See the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/672500771. SCHEDULE 6:30 PM Doors open (Please note: early entry will not be permitted) 7:00 PM Film screenings begin 9:00 PM Film screenings conclude This screening will also include a Q&A with the filmmakers. This event is free and open to the public. This event will include a brief intermission. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be offered, with beer available to those 21+ from Metazoa Brewing. Learn more about Metazoa at https://www.metazoabrewing.com/. Please note: Though advance registration is requested, a ticket does not guarantee you a seat. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and we will oversell this event. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Please check our website and Facebook page (@INhumanities) for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 safety protocols at this and other locations. These films are recommended for viewers over the age of 12. ABOUT THE FILMS LAND VAL · UES About the Film: Land Val · ues artfully weaves the beauty of the land, a cast of memorable characters, and a community that honors tradition, values hard work, and respects the land. Showcasing the collective efforts of farmers, landowners, and stakeholders in the community, the film illustrates smart farming practices and smart environmental practices working together for the greater good of the community at large--cultivating continued economic and environmental success in the region and building a lasting legacy of stewardship of the land for generations to come. About the Filmmakers: Johnny Klemme grew up on a farm in West Central Indiana. From a young age, his parents taught him the value of our connection to water, earth, and agriculture. Through countless outdoor adventures, camping excursions, and river trips, he developed a strong kinship with mother nature. Johnny is a graduate of Purdue University and continues to pursue his passion for the great outdoors, land management, and agriculture within his professional career. When not in the office, he can typically be found on the creek or in the woods with his loved ones and four-legged friends. Ben Massie is a life-long resident of West Central Indiana. Spending time outdoors has been a large part of his life since early childhood. As a young boy, Ben would venture afield with his dad who would instill the importance of and appreciation for our natural resources. This passion continued to grow over the years through countless adventures in nature. Today, Ben enjoys telling stories of these beautiful natural places through the art of filmmaking via his business, Flatland Films. When Ben is not behind a camera enjoying nature, he loves to spend time outdoors with his three young boys, sharing the same passion for these wild places that his father instilled in him over 30 years ago. CAST OUT About the Film: Cast Out gazes into the rippling waters which Indianapolis straddles. This short film reflects the seasonal cycles in the city. It explores conservational and consumptive fishing on the White River watershed. With stark black and white photography and a sparse linear narrative, it asks the audience to be present like the subjects it documents. As a fisherman cannot cast into the river to catch a fish from the sea, this film too plants itself on the banks of the midwestern waterways and waits. About the Filmmaker: Will Wertz is a film director and editor focusing on genuine and heartfelt stories that expose the human condition. His documentary work has been featured in the Huffington Post and Devour and at international film festivals while his advertisements have won Emmy and Addy awards.  CALUMET: THE REGION'S RIVER About the Film: Calumet: The Region's River is a video journey into the industrialized heart of the Calumet watershed in Indiana, along the branches, canals, and wetlands of the Calumet River system. Gary artists Samuel Love and Raymar Brunson travel along the Calumet, exploring how the very heart of the watershed was turned into a barrier between classes and races - and the consequences for communities near the river today. Along the way they also introduce the people working to address the legacy of pollution and environmental racism, build connections to communities separated by the river, and increase public access to the water. About the Filmmakers: Samuel Love is the editor of The Gary Anthology (Belt, 2020). He is a social and civic practice artist who organizes public projects that connect communities to their cultural and ecological histories through publishing, multi-media installations, and performance. Past engagements include the Gary Poetry Project (2017), the Gary Nature Project (2018), the Lockport Poetry Project (2018), and the Carroll County Poetry Project (2019-20). He was a 2019-20 Indiana Arts Commission On Ramp fellow and Individual Advancement Program grant recipient.  Raymar Brunson is a 2016 graduate of Wirt/Emerson Visual and Performing Arts Academy. As an independent photographer and videographer his talents have been sought out by local musicians and artists, environmental groups, and regional publishers. He has documented the impact of coal pollution for the Sierra Club's Indiana Beyond Coal campaign. A photo essay detailing young people's everyday lives in Gary was published by Belt Magazine and featured in The Gary Anthology.  WATER SCOUTS About the Film: Girl Scout Troop #2715 is on a mission to help create their neighborhood's first nature preserve, but they can't do it alone. This short follows the troop as they explore, learn, and team up with others in their community to help save the land from development. About the Filmmakers: A Ball State University theater and communications graduate, Turner Fair has over 10 years’ experience working in film production. His creative approach is rooted in innovative, community-based storytelling meant to entertain and inform. Fair grew up in the nonprofit world. His grandparents co-founded the Near Eastside non-profit the Kheprw Institute which has helped the community for over 30 years. Now based in LA, he works as a producer on independent feature films for various networks and studios, but continues to be heavily involved in Indianapolis's film scene. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Anna Zanoni has been invested in the rising filmmaking scene here for some time now. Her work centers around themes of minority identity and magnifying everyday people with extraordinary spirits. Her goal is to continue to collaborate with those around Indy in order to capture the unique culture, personality, and issues of the area. She hopes to direct documentaries full-time soon, but for now she's a development coordinator for unscripted TV shows based in LA. ABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. www.IndianaHumanities.org Indiana Humanities will make reasonable modifications to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs. If you need an accommodation, please email Sam Opsahl at [email protected]. Indiana Humanities takes photos and video at its events. These photos and video may appear on the Indiana Humanities website and in promotional materials. Your attendance at this event indicates your consent to have your image photographed, videotaped, and your permission to be interviewed, if appropriate. ABOUT THE VENUE The Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts is a 6,000 square foot space for the presentation of visual and performing arts along with an active schedule of other community events. It is home to art exhibits, dance and concert performances, art classes, art workshops, community meetings and is available for rent from time to time to non-profits for charitable events/fundraisers or to individuals for events. Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. Learn more at www.IndianaHumanities.org. For event updates, follow us on Twitter (@INHumanities) or "Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INHumanities.