Indy Shorts Film Festival

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Available July 21, 2026 4:00 PM UTC
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7 films in package
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Stories of belonging and self-discovery unfold in this powerful celebration of community.
One Last Order
After 37 years turning drive-thru orders into personal connections, Sighle Williams expects a quiet farewell from a Florida burger joint - but her town has other plans.
A Life Aloft
A portrait of Paul Stumpf, hot air balloon pilot and New England's last balloon repairman, reflecting on a life lived aloft within a close-knit community of balloon builders and flyers.
The Last Resort
In the first-ever Indian retirement complex in the U.S., a tight-knit group of Indian immigrants forge a resilient community, navigating family tensions, cultural longing and the realities of growing old together. Told through the lives of several residents, this is a story of the first generation of Indian immigrants growing old in America.
The Second Life of Freddie Nole
When Freddie Nole drives to meet a man walking out of prison, he’s not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom. As this vérité road trip unfolds, we come to learn the remarkable story behind Freddie’s mission, a staggering mistake that cost him 50 years of freedom but ultimately brings him right back to the prison door.
Sea Song
The last remaining South Vietnamese naval officers reunite one final time with the few people in the world who understand the complexities that shape them.
Paving The Way
Set against the sweeping landscapes of the Flathead Indian Reservation, Indigenous youth transform new skateparks into sanctuaries of hope, resilience, and joy - one drop-in at a time.
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Stories of belonging and self-discovery unfold in this powerful celebration of community.

When Freddie Nole drives to meet a man walking out of prison, he’s not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom. As this vérité road trip unfolds, we come to learn the remarkable story behind Freddie’s mission, a staggering mistake that cost him 50 years of freedom but ultimately brings him right back to the prison door.


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Chelsea Matter (Sweet World Films)

chelsea@sweetworldfilms.com

  • Year
    2026
  • Runtime
    21 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    African/Black Cinema, Feel-Good, Family-Friendly
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  • Director
    Dana Nachman
  • Screenwriter
    Dana Nachman
  • Producer
    Chelsea Matter, Dana Nachman
  • Executive Producer
    Josh Braun, Ryan Harrington, Rudy Valdez, Cheryl Hurd
  • Cast
    John Nole, Susan Beard-Nole, Edward Goldsby, Steve Chile
  • Cinematographer
    Don Hardy
  • Editor
    Kurt Keene
  • Composer
    Dave Tweedie
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