As transcribed by Rhett... We had a small but eager crowd at the Ross Library. Chad has entered his feature "Declaration of Independents" in 5 festivals. He wanted to focus on truly independent festivals and target comedy as a genre.
We discussed Middle of Nowhere and it's developing quickly. Same 3 minute limit, no genre requirements, perhaps a 6-7 minute "Premium" entry category with only handpicked entries shown on merit. #1 request: GIVE JUDGES FEEDBACK TO EVERY SINGLE ENTRY! Right now tentative dates are looking at October 11th (NU @ ISU) or October 18th (NU @ Texas Tech). We're working on a commercial for air by this spring! Official details soon.

Grants: We're going to meet with the committee members of several endowments for the arts. We'd like to focus on restoring the Joyo Theater in Havelock. Dorothy is working with Jenny Slemp on gathering information.

Matt wants to turn NIFLHEIM into a performance art event.

Lincoln Sound and Disc wants to stock LOCAL TRUE INDEPENDENT RENTALS! Check them out at 48th and St Paul in Lincoln. $1 rentals and $3 DVD series full season at one time!

CHIPIN.com sounds like a great website "tip jar" if we can automate the "HERE IS YOUR TAX DEDUCTION RECIEPT" email.

Jake and I are gearing up all kinds of pre-production on his feature. He is A. Graduating college. B. Wife due to give birth C. This feature film shot in 10 days....

GET READY 2008... Omaha Film Festival next month!