Cinemania Returns
Movie buffs, cinephiles and film freaks all have a reason to celebrate as Heartland Film returns with a third run of their signature fundraiser, Cinemania. Not your average shindig, Cinemania ditches the average event format and aims for less formality and all the fun. If this sounds like your kind of party, make sure you check out this year’s celebration, A Tribute to Westerns.
Cinemania will take place on April 17 in downtown Indianapolis at The Crane Bay Event Center, located steps away from Lucas Oil Stadium. Attendees should be ready for a whole-body hoe-down as the fundraiser will lean fully into all things cowboy culture. In true form, attendees are expected to show up in their finest western wear and full rustic regalia. Director of Marketing, Jessica Chapman, can’t wait to see all the looks that will grace their red carpet, appropriately dubbed the Ranch Runway.
“From glitter to grit, fashionistas will strut into Cinemania with looks including cowboy hats, fancy boots, denim dusters, suede jackets, fringe accents and statement jewelry! This event is special and I’m so excited to see how people will show up. The cowgirl and cowboy aesthetic is having such a moment right now,” she says.
This year’s Cinemania has drawn inspiration from iconic tales, such as “The Magnificent Seven,” “Wild Wild West” and “The Harder They Fall.” If you plan to attend, lasso up with your fellow outlaws and prepare for a night of boot-stomping entertainment.
There will be loads of fun designed to completely immerse attendees in the western vibe. Local restaurant favorites including The Cunningham Restaurant Group, The Jazz Kitchen and Ben’s Pretzels will have delectable tastings available. Specialty drinks from bar sponsors such as J&T Good Times Bev Co, Metazoa Brewing Company and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The evening’s tunes will be supplied by Davey Allen and The Midnights, Neon Country Rewind and DJ Lockstar.
A variety of other installations will also be available for yeehaw-worthy fun, including a leather customization station, a WANTED poster area, and oh yes, even a mechanical bull.
“This is not your average sit-down fundraiser, but an experiential evening that brings a movie theme to life through live music, food, drinks and surprise activations,” Chapman says.
Tickets can be purchased for $300 per seat or at a discount for $250 per seat when purchased in a pack of six or 12. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses hoping to support a good cause.
And if you’re searching for just the right outlaw outfit, check out Satellite Vintage in Broad Ripple. They specialize in western styling and their offerings are straight out of a disco cowboy fever dream. Satellite Vintage even styled the models in this photoshoot.
“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Every year is completely different and the themes change. You’ll gallop away with new memories and experiences under your belt. There’s no better way to connect with film and support the events that we put on all year,” Chapman says.
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