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We are thrilled to announce that Finding a Way: Revitalizing Nature in America's Heartland was selected to screen as an Official Selection in the 2026 Indy Shorts lineup, meaning the film could go on to become eligible for an Oscar, and you can help!
Finding A Way: Revitalizing Nature in America's Heartland will play in-person on Wednesday, July 22 @ 7:30 pm at Indy Art Center (outdoor screening with a capacity of 210 seats) as part of their Indiana Spotlight 2 program.
Then, it will play in-person on Sunday, July 26 @ 2:45 pm at Living Room Theaters (indoor screening with a capacity of 72 seats) as part of an encore screening of the Indiana Spotlight 2.
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Attend either event and cheer it on as it competes for Best Documentary, a prize that would make it Academy Award–eligible. Tell friends and family to look for the film in the festival lineup and celebrate this major moment for conservation storytelling!
About Indy Shorts
Indy Shorts is an Academy Award/BAFTA/Goya-qualifying event and will take place July 21-26, 2026, across Indianapolis. Indy Shorts has also earned recognition from MovieMaker Magazine as one of the Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World, Top Shorts Festivals in the World, and Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.