SESSION — NIFP’S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP – A PRACTICAL GUIDE Chad Haufschild – NIFP Representative
Nebraska Independent Film Projects’s treasurer, Chad Haufschild, walks you through how the fiscal sponsorship works, from the application process all the way to receiving disbursement checks. Learn what you need to apply, how and when to use it in your fundraising campaign, how to acknowledge your donors, and what it all means to you at the end of your project. He’ll even have PowerPoint slides!
Gather to experience our roundtable discussion from local directors Caden Bye, Jesse Eastman, Paul Christian Glenn, Shelby Hagerdon, and Jessica Johnson.
ASH Julia Hinson, Kristin Tripe, 2022, 11min, Drama/LGTBQ+ [T]
Young artist Ash, non-binary, confronts grief while clearing childhood home after mother’s death. A poignant exploration of grief, relationships, and liberating release unfolds.
ATTACK OF THE SWOLE PEOPLE Elijah Broughton, 2023, 14min, Sci-Fi [T]
A government agent and her rookie partner race to stop a trio of gym bro extraterrestrials from murdering humans and pilfering their creatine supplies.
BARE METAL Brandon Robert Gries, Ryan Freng & John Shoemaker, 2022, 10min, Documentary [E]
Documentary detailing the digital infrastructure industry’s work to reduce their carbon footprint in an effort to lower carbon emissions and help save the world
THE CAT CAME BACK Bill Hedges, 2023, 37min, Comedy/Sci-Fi [E]
At an observatory on a distant planet, Penny the cat is accidentally sent back in time to Earth in 1967 where she somehow disrupts the space-time continuum.
For over 20 years Andy Caven and his team have surveyed and counted sandhill cranes passing Nebraska’s Platte River Valley, unveiling insights and significance of their work.
THE DEEP END David Grabarkewitz, 2023, 10min, Drama [T]
Alex’s world crumbles post-breakup with Megan. Contemplating ending his pain, his friend, Jackson, steps in, showing Alex his value, and pulling him back from the edge.
THE DYING SENSATION Isabel Pineda, 2023, 15min, Documentary [E]
Men’s collegiate gymnastics seems to be on its last leg. We follow five gymnasts in the NCAA through the dwindling of their sport and what the future holds for them.
FATHER KNOWS BEST David Kuskie, 2022, 17min, Drama/Comedy [T]
“Father Knows Best” weaves terror, drama, and dark humor into a chilling tale of human frailty as a ‘bad day’ spirals into a living nightmare with a shocking climax.
FOR THE LOVE OF DICK Jesse Eastman, 2022, 25min, Drama/Comedy [E]
A recently retired scientist tries to cure his loneliness by creating a new friend for himself, but fails to understand that it takes more than brains to connect with others.
SESSION – FILMMAKING 101 Greg A. Gale & Josh Weixelman – Nebraska Filmmakers
You’ve seen the movies and now you want to make your own. How do you get started though? Where do you find your cast and crew? What’s the difference between a Pan, Tilt, and Dolly?!? Join real filmmakers for your first look on creating your own film and get started on a path to see your stories on the big screen!
GILLS Griffin M. Presnell, 2022, 22min, Fantasy/Horror [T]
Mermaids are a known species, and when Asriel falls for a quiet girl in the back of his class, he soon learns they may be closer than he first thought.
HUMAN ERROR Madeline Schmit, 2022, 14min, Sci-Fi [T]
Young scientist, Stella, attempts to connect with her AI Creation, a hyper-realistic humanoid robot. When she finally makes a breakthrough, she discovers a terrible secret
LEO’S POTATOES J. Søren Viuf, 2022, 15min, Comedy [E]
After finding out she’s losing her RV, Tabitha tries to get her former partner, Leo, to give up some of the items he’s hoarding to sell, and help her out
LEVIATHAN Taylor Thornburg, 2022, 25min, Drama [T]
A clueless man in experiences strange things after his father dies. When he looks into them, he learns that he understands even less about what’s going on than he thought.
MOLLIE’S GOODBYE Blake Bodlak, 2023, 47min, Drama [T]
In a world where everyone knows when they will die, Mollie feels ready for her last day. When it arrives, though, she must choose how to spend her final hours.
PART OF THE FAMILY Tyler Horner, 2021, 10min, Horror/Thriller [T]
Good Samaritans Jade and Garret give a lift to the stranded Casey. Once they arrive at his home, they are invited inside so that he can compensate them for their troubles.
Five young camp counselors are stranded on a country road and find themselves seeking help at a nearby farm, only to discover the horrors that await them.
POSITIVITY WINS, NEGATIVITY LOSES M RIZ, 2022, 5min, Drama [E]
This short film has been made just to spread the message of positivity. With the power of positivity, anybody can defeat the negativity and the negative forces in mind.
PRINCESS Rylie Wyane Mills, 2023, 3min, Music Video [E]
A music video following the subject matter of divorce. A song about a spouse who dedicated their life to their family just to discover the other person changed their mind
THE RETIREMENT OF MR. JONES Matt Townley, 2016, 17min, Documentary [E]
A year-long retrospective about Mark Jones, longtime Director of Bands in the Fort Calhoun, Nebraska school district as he struggles with his decision to retire.
REVENGE OF THE ROMAN SORCERESS Nathaniel Jonathan Slater, 2023, 22min, Action/Horror [T]
Set in the Roman Empire, Legionaries Marcus and Titus encounter undead forces led by a vengeful Sorceress. Survivors unite, battling for mankind against her unholy war.
RISING WATER Becky Hughes McMillen, 2019, 75min, Documentary [E]
‘Rising Water’ delves into the North Platte River’s tale in Western Nebraska, portraying settlers’ visions, challenges, and evolving narratives, as an ongoing saga.
SHEENA’S SECRET Joseph Vrenick, 2023, 22min, Comedy/Sci-Fi [T]
A punk rock loving high school girl with superpowers is in danger of having them revealed to the public unless she bows to the demand of two of the schools most notorious bullies.
WATER WAR: THE PERKINS COUNTY CANAL PROJECT Logan Streeter, Kourtnie Bokoskie, & Jonathan Dekleva, 2023, 120min, Documentary [E]
On January 10th, Nebraska announced plans to build a canal into Colorado to claim water from the South Platte. North Platte High students documented what they found.
VFX FOR THE INDIE FILMMAKER: TIPS AND PITFALLS William Reliford – Visual Effects Artist at Real Images Visual Effects
Join William Reliford as he shares valuable insights on fearlessly utilizing VFX to elevate your storytelling, even when working with limited resources. Discover essential dos and don’ts, and gain insights into managing your VFX budget effectively.
Are you looking to expand your network and meet new people in the Nebraska film community? Join the Flatwater team for a session of rapid-fire speed-networking! Speed networking is a bit like speed dating for screen practitioners, with a focus on finding your future project collaborators. Meet fresh new faces as well as touch base with old friends.