Nebraska Independent Film Projects

08/20/2026

BFF OFF FFF

08/11/2026

Rose Man is streaming!

The RoseMan of Omaha follows Dean Battiato, a Sicilian-American man living on the spectrum, whose journey of resilience, self-discovery, and hidden brilliance unfolds as he sells roses across Omaha, spreading love while seeking his own.

07/18/2026

Founding member John Spence!

The Beatrice High Class of 1961 recently gathered to celebrate its 65th class reunion and watch a documentary on their 15-year reunion. It remains a “hidden gem” of cinema, says the manager of a Lincoln theater that will screen the film this month.

07/16/2026

Oak View Extra!

🎬 Do you want to be an “extra” in a film being made right here at Oak View Mall?!!

Blake, a local filmmaker, is creating a short film titled “When I Was Younger” and the filming takes place this weekend!

They are looking for community members to appear as extras in the film. No acting experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!

🕴️Friday, July 17th @ Oak View Mall
7:00am-Noon (you don’t need to stay the entire time)

🕴️Saturday, July 18th @ Oak View Mall
7:00am-Noon (you don’t need to stay the entire time)

The film, When I Was Younger, will be submitted to the Omaha Film Festival and other film festivals across the United States.

Come be part of a creative project, support local filmmakers, and maybe even catch yourself on the big screen! 🎥✨

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06/28/2026

For decades, Mead, Nebraska, was a peaceful rural town—until toxins generated by the area ethanol plant poisoned Mead’s land, water, and air. Farm to Fuel, a short documentary, builds on investigative reporting by The New Lede, co-published with The Guardian, which exposed how the plant’s reck...

06/26/2026

Careers!

A North Omaha summer program is teaching young women content creation and media skills that could lead to careers in communications More information in the comments.

06/26/2026

Ian was good people.

06/10/2026

The Flatwater Film Festival is looking for volunteers for events leading up to and at the festival. If interested, please contact [email protected].

06/10/2026

Float On!!!!

Last summer I tried to float across the most landlocked state in America — kayaks, jon boats, surfboards, canoes, fly rods. Ten trips. Cool people. A story of float trips and the people I met along the way…

Float Nebraska premieres Friday, June 26 at 7PM at the Joyo Theatre in Lincoln. Just $5

Proceeds support Big Gumdrop Outdoors — getting more Nebraska kids outside.

Hope to see you there. More soon! Just getting the word out here late ;) 😅

🎟️ [link in bio] Or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/float-nebraska-film-tickets-1990445493051

05/23/2026

Local Gems!

Join us Wednesday nights Jun 3-Aug 5 for the second annual MADE IN NEBRASKA summer series at The Ross, showcasing ten movies filmed in Nebraska! ➡ theross.org

The 2026 lineup includes: Love From Ground Zero (Jun 3), Elizabethtown (Jun 10), Up In The Air (Jun 17), The Aviation Cocktail (Jun 24), Nebraska (Jul 1), UmoNhoN Iye: The Omaha Speaking (Jul 8), Remember The Drumstick (Jul 15), The Rose Man of Omaha (Jul 22), Reunion '61-'76 (Jul 29), and The Indian Runner (Aug 5).