Photo provided The movie “Finding Nemo” is a part of Newfields’ summer film series on Fridays and selected Saturdays beginning in June.
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series returns to The Amphitheater at Newfields on weekends from June through August. This year there are a few new plot twists to the beloved summer tradition.
Along with family favorite picks, scary thrillers and decades-old classics, Newfields will host an Audience Vote film in partnership with Indiana Black Expo, Inc.’s Film Festival, as well as a super-secret film for the adventurous moviegoer on the final date of the series.
Individual tickets are $9 for members and $12 for the general public, all children 5 and under get in free but a ticket must be reserved. All tickets can be purchased at discovernewfields.org.
“Supporting the Summer Nights Film Series is a way for us to give back to our city, and to support our community in an engaging and meaningful way,” said Ann Merkel, senior vice president and chief market development officer at The National Bank of Indianapolis. “We dedicate our resources to activities that create a stronger community and enhance the quality of life for all who live here.”
Guest curator and film scholar Coye Lloyd returned this year to help select the 2023 Summer Nights lineup and introduce the films. To learn more about Lloyd and her work, visit coyelloyd.com.
The 2023 lineup includes:
Friday, June 2: “The Big Sleep” (1946, directed by Howard Hawks, 114 mins., NR)
Friday, June 9: “But I’m a Cheerleader” (1999, directed by Jamie Babbit, 85 mins., R)
Friday, June 16: “Predator” (1987, directed by John McTiernan, 107 mins., R)
Friday, June 23: “Finding Nemo” (2003, directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, 100 mins., G)
Friday, June 30: “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018, directed by Jon M. Chu, 120 mins., PG-13)
Friday, July 7: Audience vote presented with Indiana Black Expo, Inc.
Friday, July 14: “Rear Window” (1954, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 112 mins., PG)
Saturday, July 15: “Desperado” (1995, directed by Robert Rodriguez, 104 mins., R)
Friday, July 21: Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Oscar Shorts)
Saturday, July 22: Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Award Winners)
Friday, July 28: “Fist of Fury” (1972, directed by Wei Lo, 107 mins., R)*
Friday, August 4: “The Mummy” (1999, directed by Stephen Sommers, 124 mins., PG-13)
Saturday, August 5: “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995, directed by Aditya Chopra, 181 mins., NR)*
Friday, August 11: “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962, directed by Robert Mulligan, 129 mins., NR)
Friday, August 18: “Evil Dead II” (1987, directed by Sam Raimi, 84 mins., R) presented with Indy Film Fest in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Saturday, August 19: “Set It Off” (1996, dir. F. Gary Gray, 123 mins., R) in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Friday, August 25: Super-Secret Film (120 min, PG)
*Film is presented in another language with English subtitles.
Dates and films are subject to change. DiscoverNewfields.org will always have the most up-to-date information.
Focusing on details
Tickets: Single film tickets $9 members, $12 nonmembers, free for ages 5 and under (ticket required)
What to Bring: Chairs, blankets, pillows, umbrellas, sunscreen, bug spray, food and nonalcoholic beverages. Beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase. Newfields is a cashless campus; credit or debit cards are the only form of payment accepted at this time.
