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The Hobnobben Film Festival, celebrating its 10th year in 2025, showcases diverse stories and perspectives often overlooked in mainstream cinema. This milestone year brings even more stories, voices, and experiences to Fort Wayne. Film descriptions, showtimes, and ticket information are available at hobnobben.org.The in-person festival runs October 23–26, 2025, with a virtual festival streaming from October 23–November 11, 2025.
Festival passes and individual tickets are on sale now.
All in-person screenings will be held at Fort Wayne Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St. Workshops will take place upstairs at the Fort Wayne Dance Collective studios.
Over the past decade, Hobnobben has grown into northeast Indiana’s premier film festival, spotlighting underrepresented voices and global perspectives while celebrating local talent. This year’s festival continues that legacy with dozens of films from around the world, including narratives, documentaries, and shorts.
Opening Night will once again feature a showcase of Indiana-made films, honoring the festival’s commitment to uplifting local storytellers while also connecting them with a wider international audience.
This year, we're also happy to announce two FREE special outdoor screenings. After the Award Ceremony, Stories of the Earth will screen from 7:30-8:30 pm, which is a collection of four short films exploring our ties to nature. Harvesting Heroes From Fort Wayne & The World will screen from 8:30 - 10:00 pm, which features six short films about individuals making a positive impact in their communities. One of the films in the block, The Harvester (The East End) was locally made and highlights the Harvester neighborhood.
Festival Highlights
Awards Ceremony (Friday, Oct. 24): Celebrate the year’s best films, followed by two outdoor special screenings and an indoor screening of Miranda From Friday to Monday.
Spotlight Showcases: Curated film blocks highlighting pressing social issues, cultural perspectives, and innovative storytelling.
Local Focus: Indiana filmmakers take center stage on Opening Night with the Opening Night Shorts, featuring locally made short films, and feature length film, Year of the Cat.
Audience Favorites: Returning blocks like These are a Few of Our Favorite Things and Scintillating Shorts for a Saturday continue to bring crowd-pleasing short films to the big screen.
Workshops & Networking: From panels to interactive sessions, Hobnobben provides filmmakers and audiences with opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.
🎟️ Hobnobben Tickets 🎟️
General Admission: $10
Students / Seniors / Children: $5
Opening Night: $15 for two film blocks or $10 for one film block
Film All-Access 1-Day Pass: $30
Film All-Access 3-Day Pass: $60
All-Access 3-Day VIP Pass: $150
All-Access 3-Day VIP Deluxe Pass: $200
Please note: Cinema Center member discounts and complimentary member popcorn will not apply during Hobnobben.
This incredible event is proudly presented by Fort Wayne Cinema Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit film organization that has been a pillar of the Fort Wayne community since 1976. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the fierce tribe of film enthusiasts who make the magic happen.
For more details and to immerse yourself in the world of cinema, visit our website at www.hobnobben.org. We can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with you at Hobnobben Film Festival 2025! 🌟🍿
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
437 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, Indiana 46802
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