Carmel Film Forum

21/07/2025

Behind every 48 Hour Film Project entry is a team that gave everything they had in just one weekend.

The long hours, last-minute edits, and creative problem-solving all come together on the big screen.

See what can be made when time is limited but passion is not.

The 48 Hour Film Project – Indianapolis
Premiere Screening: July 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location: IMAX at the Indiana State Museum
Tickets: https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/indyimax/films/ST00000916

08/07/2025

30/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/12KrdQjbFJ4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📽️ Carmel’s Ongoing Commitment to the Arts: Investing in Culture, Enriching Community

The City of Carmel continues to champion the arts, recognizing their essential role in shaping a vibrant, connected, and economically thriving community.

🎬 In the Cinema category, we are proud to recognize two 2025 arts grant recipients whose creative work enhances Carmel’s cultural landscape:

- Bigger Picture Film Group as Fiscal Agent for Carmel Film Forum
- Cinematography for Actors Institute Inc

These organizations reflect the City’s belief in the power of film to inspire, educate, and engage audiences of all ages.

25/04/2025

Hello, my Carmel Film Forum friends! See the Indy Film Fest Animation Nation short films with me!

This Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12:30 PM EDT, the Indy Film Fest will be screening their Animation Nation short films at the Living Room Theaters 6. The program will start with the winners of the Carmel Film Forum's 2024 Summer of Animation program: "Make Up For It" by Seb Herrera and "Adventures of Stick Man" by Clark Sanders. I will also be hosting a Q&A with the animators of the films "Hang" and "Billo Rani," so I hope you'll join me for an enjoyable screening.

Additionally, our friends at the Indy Film Fest have provided a discount code for Carmel Film Forum participants. The code is: CFF24ANIMATION

The guys at the Indy Film Fest actually made the code work for 2 tickets to any of the Animation screenings (https://2025.indyfilmfest.org/schedule?filterTags%5B67ff2885e93112997353bc71%5D=true&viewMode=compact)
as well as all the screenings with Q&As (https://2025.indyfilmfest.org/schedule?filterTags%5B67fed74c3f85e1e3bfcd575d%5D=true&viewMode=extended).

https://2025.indyfilmfest.org/schedule/67fc78b2b2f30941af3d6694

'Hang' is a stop animation short film created by Sam Slowik, a sophomore at Brookfield Central High School in Wisconsin. The 3 minute short film is shot at 15 pictures/frames per second and is made up of nearly 4,500 individual pictures with minor movements to the character for a fluid animation sty...

23/04/2025

28/03/2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1273029689069?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/03/2025

PRESS RELEASE Camp Chesterfield’s Monday Night Zoom Talk with the producers of Ghost From The River

Description: Did you know that a movie is being planned to be filmed on the grounds of Historic Camp Chesterfield? That's right! And we are thrilled to welcome Hoosier filmmaker James Moriarty and Dr. Rachael Smith, the film's co-producer and co-writer, to tell us all about it!
Join us on March 17th at 7:00 PM ET for a special Monday Night Zoom Talk featuring the creative minds behind "Ghost From The River." They will share insights into the fascinating story behind the film, James' connection to Camp Chesterfield, and their commitment to capturing the essence of this tale with both artistic flair and spiritual authenticity.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to dive into the filmmaking process and discover what makes THIS story so special. In addition, join James and Rachael and a group of talented actors in a FREE screenplay table read, planned for March 22nd via Zoom!

BIO: James E. Moriarty/Producer, Director & Screenwriter
James is a creative professional with over 30 years of experience producing and directing projects such as independent documentaries, industrial/short films, commercials, and music videos. He is co-owner of Moriarty Media LLC, a full-service media production company.

BIO: Dr. Rachael Smith/Co-Producer & Co-Writer
Rachael is a board member of Historic Camp Chesterfield, and she teaches history and women and gender studies at Ball State University. Since its inception, she has strongly supported the GHOST FROM THE RIVER film project. She has worked closely with the filmmakers throughout the writing process to ensure that the Spiritualist content is accurately portrayed in the film.

Resister at https://campchesterfield.com/events-all/monday-night-zoom-talk-ghost-from-the-river/

08/03/2025

Are you a fan of ghost stories inspired by actual events? Or do you just love a compelling human drama? We invite you to join us for an actors' table read of "Ghost From The River," the first "certified Spirit-friendly" feature-length screenplay created in collaboration with the Spiritualist community at Historic Camp Chesterfield, Indiana.

“Ghost From The River” is a movie filled with intrigue, excitement, and emotional truth. A young woman and a group of family and friends thrown together in a small Midwestern town conquer the trauma and inertia in their lives. When nothing seems to be going right, an unforeseeable series of personal challenges and mysterious encounters leads to unexpected love and a hidden family legacy.

“Ghost From The River” creator and Hoosier filmmaker James Moriarty will be your host. James will share his personal connection to the Camp, his work in creating “Ghost From The River,” and his journey to bring its story to the screen with artistic and spiritual authenticity.

The screenplay table read will feature a cadre of talented actors with deep connections to Spiritualism, Camp Chesterfield, and Hoosier culture and history.

Zoom meeting date: Saturday, March 22, 6:00 PM EDT. To reserve your FREE seat and help us create the first "certified Spirit-friendly" feature film, please visit ghostfromtheriver.com or call James (317) 581-9126 for more information.

02/03/2025

Are you a fan of ghost stories inspired by actual events? Or do you just love a compelling human drama? We invite you to join us for an actors' table read of "Ghost From The River," the first "certified Spirit-friendly" feature-length screenplay created in collaboration with the Spiritualist community at Historic Camp Chesterfield, Indiana.
“Ghost From The River” is a movie filled with intrigue, excitement, and emotional truth. A young woman and a group of family and friends thrown together in a small Midwestern town conquer the trauma and inertia in their lives. When nothing seems to be going right, an unforeseeable series of personal challenges and mysterious encounters leads to unexpected love and a hidden family legacy.
“Ghost From The River” creator and Hoosier filmmaker James Moriarty will be your host. James will share his personal connection to the Camp, his work in creating “Ghost From The River,” and his journey to bring its story to the screen with artistic and spiritual authenticity.
The screenplay table read will feature a cadre of talented actors with deep connections to Spiritualism, Camp Chesterfield, and Hoosier culture and history.
Zoom meeting date: Saturday, March 22, 6:00 PM EDT. To reserve your FREE seat and help us create the first "certified Spirit-friendly" feature film, please visit ghostfromtheriver.com or call James (317) 581-9126 for more information. 😀📝🎥

16/10/2024

2024 Carmel Film Forum- Summer Animation Screening and Interview with Matt Herbert 📽😀

21/09/2024

BEAT THE HEAT! ☀️ Come to Chesterfield Spirit Fest today and enjoy the Indiana Humanities Unearthed Film Tour in air-conditioned comfort, with complimentary popcorn and bottled water! I hope to see you there-- James! ❄️🍿💧📽️😀