LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — While many wouldn't consider Nebraska a hub for film production, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln plans to showcase locally-made movies through a series of screenings this summer. This initiative seeks to bring attention to cinema created right here in the Cornhusker State.
At the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, the Made in Nebraska series featuring a movie filmed in the state every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. This initiative makes its debut and continues for 18 weeks, concluding on September 2nd.
Laurie Richards, who manages Ross’s program, mentioned that she conceived this idea to highlight Nebraska beyond its traditional focus on sports and farming.
There definitely exists a film-making culture in this region, which isn’t limited just to Lincoln and Omaha, but also extends to places like Scottsbluff, Grand Island, and Kearney—many towns along Interstate 80," Richards stated. "You might be astonished by how much filming goes on around here.
The movie shown on Tuesday evening was "We're Not the Jet Set," a 1974 documentary featuring Robert Duvall, which follows the Petersons, a rodeo family living close to Ogallala.
The movie came into being following a partnership between various renowned directors, such as George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, who had previously collaborated on "The Rain People" in western Nebraska a few years earlier. Last week, "The Rain People" was showcased at the Ross.
Richards said about half the movies playing in this series were shot entirely in Nebraska, while the rest were partially shot here. She said Nebraska’s film industry has grown recently, particularly with independent films, but isn’t always advertised well.
It's crucial to showcase Nebraska and demonstrate that we have our own film industry," she stated. "I'm truly delighted to contribute to sharing these with everyone in the community.
The cost of tickets for every movie is $5 and they can be bought either at the box office or online.
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