Photo: Laurie Richards, Nebraska Film Office and Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND   The 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, April 25, was an historical moment in the film industry.  And, Nebraska played a part. Filmmaker Chloe Zhao’s award winning Nomadland topped the run of Oscar garnering three awards:  Best Director Oscar, Best Actress Oscar for Frances McDormand and Best Picture Oscar. Zhao’s film landed several days of filming in western Nebraska, the new hot spot location for award winning filmmakers like Zhao and the Coen brothers who also filmed part of their movie, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs near Scottsbluff in 2018. Zhao is only the […]

The State’s tourism slogan, “Nebraska. Honestly, it’s not for everyone,” has garnered national and international attention. And like tourism, filming on location in Nebraska may not be for everyone, however. Everyone is a filmmaker, as a hobbyist or professional, and we can offer something for you. Nebraska continues to embrace independent film, commercials, documentaries, and web series shooting on location. Some of the activity develops from outside the state, while there are many Nebraskans applying their passion for the moving image right here at home. From east to west and north to south, our topography offers a variety of visuals […]

Derek and Brent Maze have completed filming La Flamme Rouge. The movie filmed on location in Fremont and Lincoln.  The brothers Maze utilized the LB840 fund from the community of Fremont to assist with their project.  Balthazar Getty stars in the film, along with co-stars from his past, Twin Peaks’ Nicole LaLiberte and George Griffith. For more information about the movie, CLICK HERE.  If you would like to learn more about the LB840 fund, a local optional municipal sales tax, that has been used successfully in Fremont, Valentine and Scottsbluff, CLICK HERE.