In a self-narrative search, filmmaker Josh Chitwood pieces together his fragmented Syrian-Lebanese heritage in Indianapolis. In his findings, he explores the ingredients of his own family’s identity and discovers the assimilating tale of early Arabs in America.

Written and directed by Josh Chitw...

An intimate look into the lives of some hard-core James Dean fans who moved to Fairmount, Indiana to live in James Dean's hometown.

Hygge, the Danish art of creating joy and coziness in life's everyday moments, has exploded in popularity amidst growing division and distrust around the world. But finding hygge in one's own life can be more complicated that it seems. This globe-trotting film presents a surprising, funny, and of...

From the Quarry, to the Fieldhouse, to the battlefield: a lost Hoosier name comes home to Assembly Hall.

From New York to Appalachia, the two-foot long eastern hellbender salamander is an indicator species for our river health. The population has declined noticeably since the early 1980s. In the Blue River watershed of southern Indiana, communities from all over the state are working towards dam rem...

Learn more about Hoosier filmmakers in the Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary series.

Learn more about Hoosier filmmakers in the Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary series.

Glass Breakfast is an online archive project serving as an alternative space for the appreciation and conversation of contemporary art.

IMBPREZ streaming exclusively on Hoodox.

Brian Presnell, artist, designer, and proprietor of an urban lumber company, is well-known as a prolific connector in his local community who uses his artistic talents and passion for recycling to make a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis. As he ...

The Im-ple-ment Archive is a union of craft and tool, metal and earth, marrying the skills of Linda Tien and Ellen Kleckner playfully in the landscape of the uncanny valley. The archive is colored by a reinforcement of the perseverance and fluidity of individual and collective identity. One hesit...

A documentary/concert from Indianapolis' Premium Blend that speaks to the myriad of issues that has made 2020 so polarizing.

As competitive swimmer Lizzi Smith competes in the Paralympics, she must learn to deal with her mental battles while battling to win against the fierce competition.

Wes Doty endured years of extreme heroin use before running across the solution to his recovery.

Stan Bowman was raised and grew up in Little York, Indiana in the southern part of the state. In 1962 Stan Bowman was a 32 year on rookie sprint car race driver who be came an instant star.

In 1962, he won, as a rookie in his first official USAC race, a major race at Eldora Speedway defeating s...

This documentary explores the detailed process of reviving Fort Wayne's historic steam locomotive, the 765. From its early morning preparations to its journey across Indiana, the film showcases the care and precision involved in maintaining this piece of history. As the locomotive rolls through s...

A portrait of Professional Drone Racer, Paul Nurkkala.

As their population dwindles, their businesses are all about gone, this town in rural Monterey, Indiana fights to stay alive. An in-depth look into small town life, "Welcome to Monterey" follows a town's journey to their 20th annual Labor Day Festival, capturing the people's passions and doubt ab...

Education advocate and mother, Tiffany Dow, joins Tocarra to discuss equity and accessibility in education, school choice, and cheesy disaster movies.

Ryan Hunley is designer in downtown Indianapolis.
Check him out at: 2ndcreative.com

Indy Creatives is a series of short documentaries highlighting artistic people in the Indianapolis area.

By Kurtis Bowersock