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

When rubber collides with dirt it shoots a brown cloud into formation, into life, and into a circle. It’s a living storm that rises from the ground in thunderous bursts at the explosive tails of the dueling chariots.

All eyes are drawn to the spectacle of the men behind the wheel. Some are frie...

South Bend is haunted by deep wounds in the city’s past while grappling with its fragile future. For more than 50 years after Studebaker closed it has struggled to determine its identity, but it is beginning to change rapidly. What type of place is South Bend to South Benders in 2020? Rustbelt ci...

When a young craftsman and his best friend, began forging blades, a lifelong passion was born. "The Bladesmith" is an intimate portrait of a man who transforms a childhood hobby into a career. As a single father, he balances his craft and parenthood, using his skills to support his son and chase ...

Visual artist in their own distinct styles, Laurie Rousseau and Ramiro Rodriguez are making art in the real world. Both their partnership and art careers have deep roots. Throughout this program they talk about the motivation behind their work, family, and making a full life as visual artists. Th...

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 works to make his city better while combat...

The modern world was born on a printing press. Once essential to communication, the 500-year-old process is now in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. From self-proclaimed basement hoarders to the famed Hatch Show Print, Pressing On: The Letterpress Film explores the question: why has let...

When a bike shop owner and a filmmaker discover four vintage bicycles tucked away like time capsules in a dark corner of an old building, they take on the challenge of bringing them into the present while exploring the gripping nostalgia of bikes in the past.

An Interview with Esteban Garcia Bravo for Glass Breakfast.

Directed and edited by Ian Carstens. Produced by Danile Luis Martinez and Ian Carstens. Starring Esteban Garcia Bravo.

"Still Afloat" captures the harrowing experiences of Puerto Ricans during Hurricane Maria and its devastating aftermath. Through personal narratives, the film documents the destruction, the struggle for basic necessities, and the community's resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. As the hu...

This compelling documentary explores the experiences of minorities growing up in predominantly white, rural Indiana communities. From the 1960s civil rights era to today, the film examines how individuals navigate racial divides, build relationships, and shape their identities amidst societal cha...

Told through the personal stories of five individuals, Black Unscripted is a fearless
exploration of the way America’s need to define blackness has challenged the identity of an
entire community

Neighbors on the near northside of Indianapolis gather to share the stories of their past and dreams for the future, culminating in a massive, immersive theater event with the hope of strengthening their neighborhoods without gentrifying them.

10 to 15 years ago when biologists caught and tracked bats in Southern Indiana, for every three bats captured, one was a northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Now, scientists are lucky to find one or two during a week-long search. In July 2019, researchers went looking for the norther...

When Pigs Fly: Trixie’s Story is an 8-minute short documentary about the pigs who escaped the fate that awaits millions of animals each year. Through the story of Trixie and the sanctuary that gave her a second chance, the film offers a heartfelt look at rescue, compassion, and the remarkable liv...

An Interview with Peter Shear for Glass Breakfast.
Directed, produced and edited by Ian Carstens. Starring Peter Shear.

In college, director Daniel Arthur Jacobson traveled to the “big city” of Indianapolis for shows at the Murat Theater, and would often stop by a bar across the street called The Chatterbox for a cocktail. He got the sense something about the place felt like home. After graduating college and movi...

An online archive project serving as a space for the appreciation and conversation about art.

"Laurie" tells the story of a woman who uses art as a healing agent to help those around her as well as herself.

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