Indiana Humanities To Host New Statewide Film Tour

Free screenings of ‘Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene’ to take place in six cities.

Indiana Humanities will host a six-city tour of Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene, a new work by Hoosier filmmakers. Liminal is a meditative, aerial look at our state as an example of the geologic period known as the Anthropocene — the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet.

The tour is part of the Unearthed initiative, Indiana Humanities’ multiyear environmental theme that asks Hoosiers to consider how we affect the environment and how the environment affects us.

“We’re looking forward to bringing this film to communities across the state and creating an opportunity for Hoosiers to think about and discuss our impact on the environment,” said Megan Telligman, director of programs at Indiana Humanities. “We hope the film sparks conversations about the legacy we humans will leave behind.”

Created by Hoosier filmmakers Zach Schrank and Aaron Yoder, Liminal was filmed entirely with drone cameras by Indiana Aerials and is accompanied by an original score written by Grammy-nominated Fort Wayne composer Nate Utesch of Metavari.

Zach Schrank is a ninth generation Hoosier, sociology professor and director of the Center for a Sustainable Future at Indiana University South Bend. He teaches social theory, consumer society and environmental sociology courses. In 2020, he co-directed the documentary Big Enough, Small Enough: South Bend in Transition, which is available for streaming through Hoodox, a platform featuring exclusively nonfiction, Indiana-based films.

Aaron Yoder is a South Bend, Indiana, native with passions for aviation, technology and photography. He founded Indiana Aerials in early 2017 as a drone service provider in northern Indiana and to foster the growth of aerial data capture techniques.

The evolution of Metavari’s work in electronic music has defined the career of Fort Wayne, Indiana, composer Nate Utesch. The musician and Grammy-nominated art director (Smashing Pumpkins, Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Sharon Van Etten, etc.) has led the band for over a decade. Metavari is best known for their career-defining Record Store Day titles on the famed Belgian label One Way Static Records; the synth-heavy reimagining of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, and ABSURDA, the pioneering collection of music for the short films of David Lynch.

Screenings are free and open to the public. While advance registration is requested, a ticket does not guarantee a seat. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time.

This film is recommended for viewers over the age of 12.

Film dates, locations and registration links are as follows:

Saturday, April 22 | 6:30 pm Eastern

St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601

Features live performance of film’s score by Metavari

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liminal-film-tour-st-joseph-county-public-library-south-bend-tickets-533937420197

Friday, April 28 | 7 pm Eastern

Fort Wayne Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., #1, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Features live performance of film’s score by Metavari

RSVP: https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=372390~0bb24c4e-68fc-4134-93d8-632f7693ab64&epguid=d0a3bbee-03b5-4ee4-a280-5a57d364756e

Wednesday, May 3 | 7 pm Eastern

Richard E. Peeler Art Center, DePauw University, 10 W. Hanna St., Greencastle, IN 46135

Features live performance of film’s score by Metavari

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liminal-film-tour-depauw-university-greencastle-tickets-600588896557

Tuesday, April 25 | 7:30 pm Eastern

Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie, 1258 Windsor St., Indianapolis, IN 46201

RSVP: https://www.goelevent.com/Kan-KanCinemaandBrasserie/e/LIMINAL

Thursday, June 29 | 5:30 pm Central

Historic New Harmony Atheneum, 401 Arthur St., New Harmony, IN 47631

Features live performance of film’s score by Metavari

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liminal-film-tour-historic-new-harmony-atheneum-tickets-533929857577