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Director Mark Pellington talks about his latest film, <b>Henry Poole Is Here</b>, starring Luke Wilson as a man who's going to need some convincing that there's still hope left in the world. Pellington speaks frankly about the passing of his wife and how such an experience directly impacted the art he creates; music buffs will appreciate the care with which every note of the score and soundtrack was crafted. <b>Henry Poole Is Here</b> opens Friday, August 15! <a href="http://www.trulymovingpictures.org/movie-view.asp x?id=487">Learn more</a> about the movie.

A long over-due episode of the Truly Moving Pictures Podcast brings two new movies to DVD - <b>The Bucket List</b> and <b>Under the Same Moon</b> - while another is headed to theaters July 2. <b>Kit Kittredge: An American Girl</b> is the big-screen adaptation of the popular book series, and actor Chris O'Donnell talks about making a movie his kids can watch, too.

With so much going on at Heartland headquarters--new staffers, a Call for Entries for the 2008 Festival, Award winners coming to DVD--this show is a quickie. But in just about 10 minutes, you get all the information you need to be a part of an exciting time of year for Heartland Truly Moving Pictures! Filmmaker Gustavo Ron talks about his experiences as a Crystal Heart Award winner, and new Truly Moving Picture Award winner <b>Young@Heart</b> is featured.

Truly Moving Picture Awards go to <b>Penelope</b> and <b>Under the Same Moon</b>, the first of the class of 2008. Director Patricia Riggen talks about making her first feature film, and no less than five Truly Moving Picture Award winners come to DVD this month.

In the first podcast of 2008, host Lisa Trifone talks you through those Truly Moving Picture Award winners up for bigger honors, namely Academy Awards. Also featured: Award winners coming to DVD, and an interview with Sean Wolfington, producer of the Grand Prize-winning BELLA, in theaters now.

This year has been one of the biggest ever for Truly Moving Picture Award winning films. Rediscover all eighteen titles that received the distinction, from the inspiring to the compelling to the thoroughly entertaining. Also included are thoughts from screenwriter David Benioff, who adapted the novel "The Kite Runner" into the film that hits theaters on December 14.

With the conclusion of the 2007 Heartland Film Festival, awards have been awarded and films have been screened. Movies featured at the Festival are coming to theaters soon, like "August Rush," In theaters November 21. Host Lisa Trifone talks with producer Richard Lewis about the inspiration for the film. On November 16, Truly Moving Picture Award winner "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" hits theaters; writer/director Zach Helm talks about translating a magical toy store from his imagination to the screen.

If you haven't made plans yet to attend the 2007 Heartland Film Festival, now's the time. Over 40 films from all over the world are screening this year. In this episode, Denise Herd from Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and Emily Hankley from the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library talk about the films their organizations chose to play in the Sidebar, a selection of films that have influenced change.

The 2007 Heartland Film Festival kicks off in Indianapolis on October 18. This year's films, special events and exclusive engagements are setting the bar higher than it's ever been in the Festival's 16-year history. Host Lisa Trifone covers some of the biggest events, including Opening Night featuring "August Rush" and the Crystal Heart Awards Gala. Discover some of this year's can't miss films and learn how to snag tickets to Indiana's longest-running film festival!

Episode 11 of the Heartland Truly Moving Pictures podcast again brings the latest in Award winners to come to theaters and hit DVD. This month, featured are past Crystal Heart Award winners <b>The Ultimate Gift</b> and <b>Secret of the Cave</b>; both will be available on DVD in the early Fall. Special guest Julian Jarrold, director of the newest Truly Moving Picture Award winner to hit theaters, <b>Becoming Jane</b>, joins the show by phone to talk about making a movie about England's most revered novelist.

In the July episode of the Heartland Truly Moving Pictures podcast, discover Award-winning movies fit for any taste and any time! In theaters now, <b>A Mighty Heart</b> and <b>Ratatouille</b> may be very different movies, but both will win your heart. Share with friends and family the newest winners to come to DVD, <b>Miss Potter</b> and <b>Bridge to Terabithia</b>, and look for the Heartland logo on the DVD box. Plus, get a sneak peek at the movies coming to theaters and DVD later this summer.

The latest Truly Moving Picture Award winner to hit theaters is "Gracie," the story of a soccer player who wouldn't take no for an answer. Join host Lisa Trifone as she chats with star Carly Schroeder (who endured weeks of training for the role) and producer/actor Andrew Shue about what it took to bring "Gracie" to the screen.

As summer approaches, the movie business slows down to enjoy the sunshine. May brings 2006 Best Documentary "The Hip Hop Project" to select theaters, and host Lisa Trifone interviews Princess, featured in the film, after she accepted the prize at the Festival last October. Also featured - the 2007 Call for Entries. **Programming note: Since the recording of this episode, the MPAA as re-rated "The Hip Hop Project" and given it the PG-13 rating.**

With so many Truly Moving Picture Award-winning movies in theaters these last few months, there are more DVDs than ever coming to stores in March and April. Host Lisa Trifone runs down which movies to add to your collection to make it the most "moving" in the neighborhood!

Back in October, two feature films screened at Heartland Film Festival to sold-out audiences. <b>The Ultimate Gift</b> and <b>Beyond The Gates</b> both won Crystal Heart Awards and are now Truly Moving Picture Award winners. Opening in theaters March 9, host Lisa Trifone shares these two movies and an interview with "Gates" screenwriter <b>David Wolstencroft</b>.

Back from a brief hiatus, the Heartland Truly Moving Pictures Podcast returns to highlight the must-see movies of February. Films featured include <b>Miss Potter</b> and <b>Freedom Writers</b>, as well as the upcoming Award winners <b>Bridge to Terabithia</b> and <b>Amazing Grace</b>. Director Michael Apted and Producer Ken Wales join host Lisa Trifone to discuss <b>Amazing Grace</b>, a powerful film about William Wilberforce, the man who abolished slavery in Britain.

The December episode brings more of the latest Truly Moving Picture awards winners, as well as a very special interview. <em>The Nativity Story</em> is now in theaters, and trailers from <em>Charlotte's Web</em> and <em>We Are Marshall</em> are highlighted as new releases on December 15 and 22, respectively. When she attended the Festival in October, Judy Stewart sat down to talk about Heartland, her personal Truly Moving Pictures, and her dad, Jimmy Stewart. Host Lisa Trifone shares this interview as well as one with dedicated volunteer Emily Wissel.

With the 15th Heartland Film Festival wrapped, get an insight into what winning the big prizes means to filmmakers from Shooting Dogs, The Hip Hop Project and Shade. Also, screenwriter Mike Rich joins Lisa Trifone to talk about making Truly Moving Pictures. His credits include Finding Forrester, The Rookie and Rudy; his latest, The Nativity Story, was a special presentation at the Festival.

Host Lisa Trifone brings the best of the 2006 Festival to listeners in this inside look at the films and events coming to Indianapolis. Scott Willy, from Festival sponsor three sixty group, recommends a Festival film not to miss, and volunteer Mary Rinck shares her insight on working with Heartland. After the Festival news, Sara Christopherson talks about The F.I.L.M. Project, a fairly new partnership between Truly Moving Pictures and the National Collaboration for Youth. The project's director, Sara's got the latest on which films are F.I.L.M.s, too.

In the debut episode, host Lisa Trifone introduces listeners to Heartland Film Festival and Truly Moving Pictures. Get a preview of upcoming Award Winners <em>Flicka</em> and <em>Everyone's Hero</em>, and listen in as Lisa talks with filmmaker Mark Gordon, who's <em>Her Majesty</em> won a Crystal Heart award at the 2002 Festival and is now on DVD. Finally, Lisa describes the events of the 2006 Festival for those who've yet to attend.