All right filmmakers. Here are the official rules. It's time for you to get busy and start shooting. We've got two categories this year. The normal 3 minutes or less and a 3-7 minute category. So now that we have thrown you a curve ball, what are you going to do?

Great cash and prizes this year. We also added another award category, Best Sound Score. So get creative.

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Official Rules
(2008 competition)

Official Rules:
1. Contestants must be Nebraska residents with a Nebraska address and phone number or the film must be shot in Nebraska with documentation as to where and when it was shot.

2. Entries must be original, undistributed work, by the contestant. There are no theme or genre specifications for this year’s competition. All entries must be filmed between January 1, 2007 and Sept 14, 2008.

3. Entries may be created by any means necessary-Video, film, digital, etc.

Outakes from Pete Lipins KILLER. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC6-3TX57c8

Submit your 1-3 minute film to the Truth or Dare competition and you Could win funding to direct your feature-length script! 10-20 winners Will also be chosen to receive $500-$3000. Entries are due Aug 3, 2008. More info at http://www.filmaka.com/truthordare

Make a 1-3 film for Filmaka and you could win funding to direct your Feature film. The competition is judged by international film professionals, including Werner Herzog, Zak Penn, and Deepak Nayar. Each month there is a new theme and 10-20 filmmakers receive
$500-$3000. Three of them go on to compete for feature funding. Last year's final winner, Nuru Rimington-Mkali, got $5 million to direct his film! This month's theme is Truth or Dare - if you've got an idea (or think you can come up with one), go to http://www.filmaka.com/truthordare

The spirit of September often brings a crackle to the air. Kids are heading back to school. Festivities loom. There is a surge of energy and creativity, and you find yourself willing and wanting to learn. That screenplay on your “to-do list” is itching for your attention. You have to write!
But where to start? Do you begin with characters or plot? Or you have a beginning, but lose sight of your story in the middle and need some help with structure. Or you have the story, but don't know how it ends. Or you have the whole shebang in your head, but haven't put it onto paper!
Boy, some guidance would sure be swell.
Lew Hunter’s Indian Summer Screenwriting Colony, this coming September 13-26, immerses you into that nurturing, fulltime screenwriting experience you desire.

Great event at the State Theater. NOTEWORTHY:
Lucas, Mikey and Cullen stopped by from LA to show us their excellent short film "REVERSAL". They are in town to scout their feature being shot in cahoots with FILMAKA.com. We also welcomed new guests Steve (runs LEO FILMS, a distributor from Omaha) and Trisha (amateur film enthusiast from Omaha). Andy showed his newly edited version of Queens Drive, a fictional short about home automation originally shot in 2001. Then Jake showed a scene from his feature GRAPES: The story of an aspiring serial killer (formerly known as THE REALITY OF MY DEMISE). Middle of Nowhere is coming soon, we are shooting a commercial/web promo this month!

We are planning a few workshops for this month. a comedy workshop and a two part audition workshop.

More details will follow for the comedy.
The audition workshop part one: with Derek Baker Saturday July 26th at 9:00am-10:30am.

This is a repeat for those who missed it last time around -and those who are newer to the group but should be a benefit to all. This workshop will help you to prepare for film and TV auditions in true Los Angeles style.

We will take a look at resume building,Headshots and train through video.
-This workshop will include a strong look at screen tests performed by seasoned talent and will help to develop the skills you will need to gain a competitive edge.
This workshop should help those who already have experience as well as those just beginning.

Cost:
$15.00 charter,
$20.00 individual&student
$30.00 for non-members

Part two:
Saturday July 26th at 10:30am-12:00pm.

Educational Workshops on DVD/ YouTube/ Middle of Nowhere weekend

HD Video Camera with manual controls, external focus ring

Quality Tripod/Stabilizers/ Dolly and Track

You're invited to see two locally made shorts at the State Theater in
Lincoln this Thursday, July 17th. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets are 5$.

Manna for the Damned (20 min - unrated)- Believing that girls are hot for
zombies, best friends Devon and Joe quest for brains to eat so they can
become the living dead and fulfill their wildest dreams. Produced and
directed by Dorothy Booraem.

Killer (85 min - unrated) - An orphaned girl is sent to live with her
sinister aunt. While she is struggling to fit in, a rash of unexplained
murders cause her to question her own sanity as she tries to figure out the
killer's identity. Produced and directed by Pete Lipins.

These independent filmmakers are both free range and organically grown.
Local filmmaking has real flavor!

Where: State Theatre, Lincoln NE www.statemovietheatre.com
When: this Thursday, July 17th from 8 to 10pm - tickets 5$

Download, Print, and Spread the word about Middle of Nowhere 2008!

Plus Renee's Flowers and Mint bonus footage at start! I VJ'd with Mike Miller down at Bricktop. Rerun footage from ENTITY13, but I made it new and fun! Sorry no real actual footage from the screens.... Aiptek 720p24 HD, June 28, 2008

We've got the STATE THEATRE booked for Nebraska Indpendent Film Projects July meeting!

WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH AT 5:29PM SHARP! WE HAVE TO CLEAR OUT AT 7PM, BUT WE'LL CONTINUE DOWNTOWN AFTERWARDS.

DRINKS! Just like the old days at Telepro! Anyone else remember Old Chicago or other NIFP meeting locations? Good for you!

We'll be seeing clips from Andrew and Jake will show us a scene from TROMD. And tell us the new name for this new HD feature he is editing as we speak.

NEW MIDDLE OF NOWHERE! Posters are printed! We have the Script ready to shoot the CALL FOR ENTRIES commercial. We'll post here and YouTube/Myspace/Blogs.

Got memories or a good story about your past MIDDLE OF NOWHERE EXPERIENCE? Login and post them on our DISCUSSION BOARD feature. Also feel free to create EVENTS for your auditions, premieres and festivals!

Come down to the STATE and have a fun hour and a half of intense conversation on Nebraska Filmmaking!

Sincerely,
Rhett

FILM STREAMS FEATURE 2008 at the Holland Performing Arts Center

On Sunday, July 13, 2008, Film Streams heads to the Holland Center, where Academy Award-winning director and Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne will share the concert-hall stage with acclaimed actress Laura Dern for a conversation about her career and select clips from her movies.

EVENT DETAILS
What: A fundraiser in support of Film Streams, featuring Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne and acclaimed actress Laura Dern.
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008
Time: Cocktails (5:30pm), Dinner (6:30pm), Presentation (8:00pm)
Place: Holland Performing Arts Center (13th & Douglas)
Event Chairpersons: Betiana & Todd Simon
Questions or Reservations: Please contact Hallie Sharkey at (402) 933-0259 ext. 13 or hallie@filmstreams.org.

TICKET INFORMATION:

From: http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/language_of_film.html THE LINK HAS ALL THE PICTURES!

The Language Of Film
Film and video programs are efforts at communicating and just like speaking English, tapping out Morse code, or waving semaphores, there is a whole language that can be learned including words, phrases, grammar, punctuation, rules, and common practices. And like any other language, the more thoroughly you master it, the more effectively you can communicate.

While the writer conceives the story, and the director realizes it, it is you, the editor who is the storyteller; given the task of organizing the thoughts and ideas and transmitting the intended message to the audience.

When: Saturday June 28th at 6:30PM
Where: Nebraska Film Group 1904 Farnam St. Ste 320 Omaha NE, 68102

The buzz is out, it’s all over town.
There’s a lot of talk out there, about the Nebraska Film Group.

People are asking: What is the Nebraska Film Group? What does the Nebraska Film Group do? What are some of the benefits the Nebraska Film Group has to offer? And, the most common question… how do I join?

The Nebraska Film Group and its members would like to cordially invite you to an Open House/Mixer event, here at the Nebraska Film Group Studio. We will be discussing all that N.F.G has to offer and some of the things we have planned for the coming year.

We will also be providing an opportunity for membership.

This particular Open House/Mixer will be an excellent opportunity for the novice to the experienced filmmaker to come and visit with some of the other filmmakers, who have already taken advantage of what the Nebraska Film Group has to offer

June - August, 2008

All of the screenings are presented on the grass in front of Kimball Recital Hall located at 12th and R streets in Lincoln. Screenings are free and open to the public and begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Popcorn and soda are sold at the screenings. Film commentary written by Jensen’s Cinema 16 Collection donor Jerry Jensen will be distributed free of charge.

Co-sponsored by MRRMAC and UPC, the series is presented with the support of and donations from the Lincoln Arts Council, the Rogers Foundation, Jerry Jensen, Kimball Hall, IATSE Local 151, Friends of the Ross, and US Bank.

*A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS (2:48, 1966) by Fred Zinnemann Thursday, July 10
Starring: Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles

YouTube (GOOG) added some new details Wednesday night on its plan to make indie film and other long-form video part of the menu. Namely, a dedicated area within YouTube called "The Screening Room" that will host indie film, and offer tools to help producers build an audience and generate revenue.

YouTube will add four new indie films every two weeks--including some that have appeared in film festivals and others that have never been seen before.

Details on how YouTube plans to make money, or allow famously cash-strapped indie producers to make money, are thin. A press release said "The Screening Room" will include a "Buy Now" button allowing filmmakers to link to Web sites that sell DVDs and digital downloads of their films, as well as what it calls a "high quality" player to watch on the Web.

Hey everyone on the Oscillations Myspace... You are invited to an extraordinary presentation of the movie Oscillations this Friday, June 20. The movie will be presented inside the home theater demonstration room at The Sound Environment at 108th & Center in Rockbrook Plaza in Omaha. This room contains audio and video equipment valued at over $600,000 and features Wilson Audio components exclusively. They’ve just added a new subwoofer from Wilson Audio called Thor’s Hammer and I can tell you from experience that no better name could be chosen! A subsonic enema is guaranteed for all.

The Nebraska Film Group will be holding auditions for 3 films this month.

Listed below are the audition dates in order. More information will become available about the open house /networking mixer featuring the filmmakers of these films as well as Brent Spencer's film that will shoot in the near future.

Nebraska Film Group members will be able to move to the front of the line through out the day!

FILMWEST Motion Picture Productions will hold auditions for Departure, a supernatural thriller, Monday, June 16, 2:00-8:00. No appointment needed.
Location: Nebraska Film Group Studio, 1904 Farnam St.

Ste 320, Omaha, NE
N.F.G. members will be able to audition starting at 1:00 p.m.

Characters needed include men and women in early 30’s, boy around 8-10 years old,
boy around 12-13 years old, girl around 7, male in 20’s, older man, assorted character-types of
various ages.

Departure will be filmed in September-October 2008 not

Date of Event: September 19th-21st
Submissions: Short Films - $30 Feature Films - $40
Events: All Access Pass $30
Deadline: June 30th
Extended Deadline: July 31st
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Web: www.southdakotafilmfest.org
Phone: 605-226-3481
Contact: Troy McQuillen

This is a message from the 2nd Annual South Dakota Film Festival. Here in South Dakota we are looking for additional ways to allow independent filmmakers to have an outlet to show others their creative talent. Because of this, we have created a new and exciting festival that celebrates not only films shot in the Great Plains, but also those from around the world as 17 states and 3 countries were represented last year. We are asking for your help to get the word out on the newest film festival in South Dakota.

Actors of all ages (including seniors) and athletic young men are needed to portray 1890s nebraska football players, reporters, and fans for historic recreations as part of the documentary "Bugeaters," which is about the first decade of N.U. football. Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 21st, from 10am-3pm at the nebraska Film Group Offices, 1904 Farnam Street, Suite 320, Omaha, NE 68102. For more information, please contact me (Jim Fields) at (402) 637-6696 or email him at: apartment101films@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Jim