Hobnobben Film Festival

Schedule Of Events

11:00 am - 12:45 pm : FINDING HOME + PANEL DISCUSSION - Main Theater

These narrative and documentary shorts explore the unique, yet universal struggles, of immigrants throughout the world as they face hurdles unique to their circumstances: from trying to follow your passion, to doing what you think is best for your children, to trying to reunite your family from a continent away.

Stay following the film for a conversation about the films and about the communities and resources available to immigrants in Fort Wayne and Indiana.

Short Films: Gabriela, Go in Peace, Expanding Sanctuary, The Poem We Sang

11:15 am - 12:45 pm : TOUGH TOPICS: FROM LIFE TO DEATH - Spectator Lounge

Grief is a profound and transformative emotion that deeply impacts those who experience it. Each of these four fictional shorts delves into the intimate and personal journeys of individuals grappling with the death of a loved one. Through their stories, we witness the unpredictable ways in which grief can manifest, revealing the raw and often hidden struggles that accompany the process of mourning.

Short Films: Blue Hour, Scherben, As Easy As Closing Your Eyes, Last Call

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm : EMBRACING THE SPECTRUM OF LIFE + PANEL DISCUSSION - Spectator Lounge

Whether you're a normie, on the spectrum, or have a physical or intellectual disability, your stories deserve to be told and celebrated. These narrative and documentary films explore the full spectrum of human experience, highlighting the importance of connection and inclusion for everyone.

Stay following the film for a panel discussion about the films and about resources and communities available in Fort Wayne and the region.

Short Films: Breaking Normal, Unsorted, Can't Wait to See You, Love Sweet Sound, El color de la habitación, Saving Superman, Nuestro Reino

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm : MAKING THE JOURNEY - Main Theater

Migration shapes societies, cultures, and economies as individuals and communities seek new beginnings in unfamiliar territories, bringing with them their unique experiences, skills, and traditions. The journey, however hopeful, can be fraught with unimaginable hardships and dangers. These five short films delve into the challenging process of migration and the courage of those who dare to make the journey.

Short Films: Forsaken, Abrazo, Beirut 2030, I Promise You Paradise, Eldorado

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm : DADDY ISSUES - Spectator Lounge

The relationships we have, or don’t have, with our parents can shape the way we navigate the world. In these five films, experience a wide representation of paternal relationships: a woman discovering a connection to music and her stepfather after his passing, a couple that is forever changed by a knock on their door, a father struggling with his morals and protecting his son, a man seeking connection with his father, and a woman grappling with her elderly father's request.

Short Films: The High Life, Simon, The Only Son, Cottage Grove, In 100 Years

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm : This Town Rocked - Main Theater

A community of misfits converged in the late 80's and early 90’s Fort Wayne, Indiana to create a punk scene that shook stages, bar floors and changed a city forever.

4:45 pm - 6:15 pm : Game Over - Spectator Lounge

Wojtek, an unemployed gamer, receives a court order to leave the house of his mother, Joanna, within a month. Upon returning home an argument occurs between them, after which Wojtek finds Joanna unconscious at the entrance to the staircase. The diagnosis shows a brainstem injury, resulting in the so-called "locked-in syndrome. Joanna is conscious, but other than eye movements she is unable to move. Her chance of recovery can be increased by expensive rehabilitation. Wojtek is forced to take matters into his own hands.

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