The Latest News from the Film Office
December 27, 2019
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 […]
August 9, 2019
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.
December 6, 2018
FILM FESITVALS Nebraska has had numerous independent projects transpire across the state this past year. We wish all of the filmmakers the best with their work and hope to hear more about their continued successes. You just might see some of their work at a number of statewide and regional film festivals that showcase local talents: Omaha Film Festival Prairie Lights Film Festival White Light City Film Festival Wildcat Spirit Student Film Festival (Open to high school and college students.) Sioux City Film Festival Visionmaker Film Festival Sandy Dennis Film Festival Gage County Classic Film Institute UNL Cinema 16 […]
September 13, 2018
FALL 2018 The independent summer film activity in Nebraska comes to a close as local crew and actors, writers and all take stock in their accomplishments. Editing, marketing, distributing, they are entering film festivals all over the world. Others are taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather ahead to start production. We wish them all success as they pursue their dreams in the film and media industry! WE ARE EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT THE NEWEST COEN BROTHER’S RELEASE: THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS. This is a NETFLIX release also to be available in select theatrical distribution. The last episode, THE GIRL […]