Join NIFP!

NIFP accepts members at three levels:

1. Individuals - $10
2. Businesses or Organizations - $25
3. Filmmakers wishing to take advantage of NIFP's Fiscal Sponsorship - $35
4. Filmmakers wishing to take advantage of NIFP's website membership - $FREE!!!NO$ SIGN UP TODAY!

Just fill out the membership application, make checks payable to NIFP, and mail to:

NIFP

P.O. Box 80205

Lincoln, Ne 68501

Or do our favorite option, come to a meeting and drop it off.

Why become an NIFP member?

Monthly meetings

NIFP hosts monthly salons as a member of AIVF and NAMAC where we discuss all aspects of independent filmmaking. We have special quests come in and speak about past, present and future projects. We have showings of local and regional films to see what other filmmakers in Nebraska are creating. We discuss numerous topics at every meeting and it is an excellent way to make those "connections" you always hear about.

Getting on the E-List

Monthly reminders of meetings, email updates containing info on local workshops, festivals and competitions. Also gives members the opportunity to be a part of a filmmaking community even if limited by time or distance. Members can e-mail questions, submit info to be posted on NIFP's website and pass on information to other members through a moderator.

Workshop and Seminar Discounts

Past seminars have been held on screenwriting, the use of stock footage, audio for film and video, and lighting. Workshops. They are taught by industry professionals from both in and out of state. NIFP members receive a substantial discount off the workshop or seminar fee.

Middle of Nowhere Short Film Competition

I make movies in Nebraska! Where in the heck is Nebraska? Well, in the middle of Nowhere! That's why we have a short Film Competition put on by NIFP for Nebraska films only. This festival was designed to inspire local filmmakers to create films and give them a venue to show them off. This competition is held every other year.

Mad Movie Night

Occasionally NIFP holds Mad Movie Nights to entertain. This is an evening of short films by NIFP members and national artists. The event is a very fun and comical night of entertainment, commonly held in a bar to get everyone "in the mood." See films like "the Playground," "Dog Eat Dog," "Pop Gun," and "Frog Pituitary." Don't miss one of these or you'll regret it!

Discussion Page

Need help? Well this isn't Hollywood so we don't have shrinks here! But we do have Actors, Techies and Directors! Post your needs, desires, questions, and make contacts with others. Use it for just about anything filmrelated.

Film School library

Can't afford film school? Can't afford all those books and videos that teach you either? Well abandon all your fears! NIFP is currently building an independent filmmakers dream library. NIFP members have voted and we will be purchasing some videos, CD-Roms, and books that members can check out and learn! Any donations of video, books or other teaching mediums will be accepted!

Stock Film Footage

It was recently brought up that it would be nice to have some stock footage that is useable for NIFP members. We don't have any at this time...but if you do we would love to be a recipient of your stock footage donation! Then our members can share stock footage, all mediums will be accepted.

Fiscal Sponsorship

NIFP accepts member proposals for fiscal sponsorship. Upon review and approval by a screening committee and the full board, NIFP-sponsored projects benefit from the organization's tax-exempt status to raise production funds.