Sun, 5 July 2009  Marc and Jeremy remind everyone that the CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2010 Omaha Film Festival are still going on.Also, Jeremy breaks some news on the podcast. Comments[12] |
Thu, 4 June 2009 Marc and Jeremy announce the CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2010 Omaha Film Festival. Submit your feature films, documentaries, short films and OFF the EDGE films, as well as your feature length and short length screenplays. And since they were sitting in front of microphones anyway, they decided to chat about some of the summer movies that are out now. Comments[13] |
Thu, 2 April 2009 Marc and Jeremy discuss the fourth annual Omaha Film Festival. As for our award winners and all of the filmmakers that submitted and attended, I want to thank each of you as well. Picking winners is always the most difficult thing to do at the festival, and gladly some of that decision is shared with our audiences in the form of the audience choice prizes. This years’ audience choice awards went to: GRANNY GRIMM’S SLEEPING BEAUTY directed by Nicky Phelan – short film A FRIEND INDEED–THE BILL SACKTER STORY directed by Lane Wyrick – documentary TOUCHING HOME directed by Logan and Noah Miller – Feature Film A special award was given this year to the short film for best Cinematography which was a $500 certificate for Eastman/Kodak film which went to the short film: VALLEY OF THE MOON directed by John Monteleone Omaha Film Festival jury prizes were also given in six different categories to the following films: AGENT 5: A NIGHT IN THE LAST LIFE OF directed by Matthew Desotell - OFF the EDGE VARMINTS directed by Marc Craste – Animated Short COONS directed by Chris Cloyd – Nebraska Short SUGAR directed by Alex Beh – Short Film PHANTOM PUNCH directed by Robert Townsend – Feature Film THE PROVIDENCE EFFECT directed by Rollin Binzer – Documentary Due to some very generous donations and sponsors, we gave out over $14.000 worth of prizes during our awards ceremony so another huge thank you to all of our sponsors. And yes, it is frustrating having to give all of those prizes away! http://www.aprilshowersmovie.com/ Comments[13] |
Fri, 20 February 2009 Marc, Jeremy and Julie travel down to the February NIFP.org meeting and take a few minutes to interview a couple of the filmmakers that have films in the NE short film block at the 2009 Omaha Film Festival. The first interview is with Kevin Pope and Kerri Knight from the short film “Heart.” Kevin was the writer/producer and Kerri was the cinematographer. Interview number two is with Darcy Lueking, writer/director of the UNL student film “Minds on Men.” Both interviews provide insights into the creative process, from concept to creation and ultimately having a finished project that will get screened before hundreds of festival attendees. For more information about the festival, go to www.omahafilmfestival.org. Feel free to sign up, create a screen name and start putting your festival calendar together. It’s a great way to interact with the festival, filmmakers and other film fans. Comments[11] |
Sun, 15 February 2009  Marc and Jeremy sit down with Chris Topler Ahrens and Christian Champoux, writers and directors of the short film Richard Dooling’s Bush Pigs which will screen at the Omaha Film Festival on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00pm, and again on Friday, February 27th at 8:30pm at the Great Escape Stadium 16 Theatre as a part of the Nebraska Short Film category.www.myspace.com/bushpigsfilm www.ToplerChampoux.com They talk about the creative process, from adapting a short story to a screenplay, to casting, preproduction, filming and post production. For more information about the festival, go to www.omahafilmfestival.org. Feel free to sign up, create a screen name and start putting your festival calendar together. It’s a great way to interact with the festival, filmmakers and other film fans. Comments[6] |
Mon, 9 February 2009  Marc and Jeremy talk about all of the features and documentaries that are in competition at the 2009 Omaha Film Festival. Be sure to check out the website at www.omahafilmfestival.org for a complete schedule of films and to purchase tickets and passes.Comments[6] |
Sun, 4 January 2009 We're back, starting fresh in the new year, and we're less than two months away from OFF'09, the fourth annual Omaha Film Festival.Marc and Jeremy are once again joined by Jason to talk about the latest preparations being made for the festival and look forward to being able to make some film and interview announcements coming up over the next month. Stay tuned...it's going to be a fun year. Comments[5] |
Fri, 21 November 2008 Marc and Jeremy talk behind the scenes about the upcoming Omaha Film Festival. Comments[5] |
Thu, 13 November 2008  Marc travels to the sixth annual Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, IA with The HIT, the short film he directed and records a conversation after the screening with writer/producer Chris Zech, casting assistant Julie Matthews, and actors Lindsey Jo Clemenson and Garrett Sheeks. Marc, Chris and Julie spent two days at the festival and had a great time watching films and talking to the other filmmakers in attendance.The HIT walked away with a Certificate of Distinctive Achievement in the Editing Category, so props to Johnnie Travis for doing a great job on the edit. Wild Rose Independent Film Festival Comments[17] |
Tue, 4 November 2008 Marc and Jeremy talk with local screenwriter Mike Comstock about the screenwriting process. You can’t have films without a screenplay, right? Check out the show and get a behind-the-scenes look at the screenwriting process. Comments[9] |
Tue, 28 October 2008  Marc and Jeremy talk about their experiences at the 2008 Austin Film Festival and have a chance to sit down with Kristen Case, Director of Marketing and Director of the Young Filmmakers Program.Austin Film Festival Comments[7] |
Wed, 22 October 2008  Marc and Jeremy talk with Chris Holland, Manager of Festival Operations at B-Side Entertainment, and author of the new book Film Festival Secrets.The Omaha Film Festival has been using the B-Side service for the last couple of years and we’ve loved it, and we’ve gotten loads of positive feedback from everyone who’s used it. Chris has been a fantastic resource for us as well and has really helped with all of the behind-the-scenes work on our festival website. Anyone who checks out the site during festival time knows how great the B-Side service is. Huge props to Chris for the book as well. It’s a fantastic read for anyone that has a film and is interested in having someone other than their mother see it. We absolutely recommend it so log on to his website and grab a copy. Film Festival Secrets Slackerwood B-Side Comments[6] |
Mon, 13 October 2008  Marc and Jeremy talk with Jeremy Bishop, Rhett McClure and Jake Hull, staff of the Middle of Nowhere Film Festival, right after their screening at the Joyo Theatre in Lincoln, NE. The 2008 screening marked the 10th anniversary of the festival and it was very well received by the packed house.They screened seventeen films in their under 3 minute and under 7 minute categories and after the screenings, had an awards ceremony where prizes were given out to the top three films in each category, best actor, best actress, best sound score and audience choice. The Omaha Film Festival, as part of our sponsorship, granted fee waivers to OFF’09 for the top three films in each of the categories, so we want to say congratulations to all of the winners. And congratulations to the MON and NIFP staff for another successful film festival. NIFP Middle of Nowhere Direct download: OTE020-Middle_of_Nowhere_Film_Festival.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:44 AM Comments[4] |
Tue, 7 October 2008  This week Marc and Jeremy give out a little advice to filmmakers on entering film festivals. The 10/26 deadline for the Omaha Film Festival is fast approaching. There’s a special entry offer for podcast listeners so be sure to listen. www.omahafilmfestival.org Comments[4] |
Mon, 29 September 2008  Marc hangs out with Johnathan McFarlane, the director of the Festivus Film Festival coming up on its second year. This is a great up-and-coming festival with a lot of fun activities in and around the main event that make it a unique experience for filmmakers and attendees alike.Their second annual film festival runs from January 8-11, 2009 with screenings at two really cool historical theatres, the Bug Theatre and the Oriental Theater. There’s still time to enter - Late deadline 10/19, WAB extended deadline 11/9 – so be sure to get your entries to them. www.festivusfilmfestival.com www.myspace.com/festivusfilmfestival Comments[5] |
Mon, 22 September 2008  Marc and Jeremy sit down with Chad and Eric of RoomMate Productions where they discuss their various projects, past, present and future.Check out their work and latest info at www.roommateproductions.com Check out Chad’s new writer resource page at All Pages Aside www.triggerstreet.com Comments[5] |
Tue, 16 September 2008  Marc talks with Sean and Cliff, the directors of the Estes Park Film Festival, from their cozy office in downtown Estes Park. We had a chance to sit down and unwind a bit, right after their awards ceremony.Awesome festival…highly recommended! www.estesparkfilm.com Comments[6] |
Tue, 9 September 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk about their upcoming film festival trips and Marc makes a big announcement: His film “Heart of the City,” written and directed by Jeff Saxton, got accepted into the Great Lakes Independent Film Festival. (Marc was a producer and the AD) The GLIFF runs from September 25th through the 28th. www.greatlakesfilmfest.com Comments[6] |
Fri, 22 August 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk about the new documentary I.O.U.S.A. They just got back from a special sneak preview at the Holland Center in Omaha which included a panel discussion after the film with Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; William Niskanen, chairman of the Cato Institute; Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP; Pete Peterson, senior chairman of The Blackstone Group and chairman of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation; and Dave Walker, president & CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former U.S. Comptroller General, and moderated by Becky Quick, co-anchor of CNBC’s morning news show Squawk Box. The event was followed by a VIP party where a lot of excellent contacts were made. We’ll see what the future holds. I.O.U.S.A. http://www.agorafinancial.com/iousa.html Roadside Attractions www.roadsideattractions.com Omaha Film Festival Call for entries is ongoing for Feature films, documentaries, short films, animated films, NE shorts www.withoutabox.com www.omahafilmfestival.org Estes Park Film Festival (Marc’s film “The HIT” is world premiering”) www.estesparkfilm.com Kansas International Film Festival http://www.kansasfilm.com/ Middle of Nowhere Film Festival http://www.myspace.com/monnifp Austin Film Festival www.austinfilmfestival.com Comments[8] |
Thu, 17 July 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk about the new Batman movie as well as other summer comic book blockbusters. Comments[5] |
Thu, 26 June 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk about random things in and around the film world. Comments[7] |
Sun, 1 June 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy announce that the Call for Entries for OFF’09 is officially open. They also talk randomly about film and film festivals and announce the line-up for Benson Days which will be Saturday, June 14th. The OFF will hold feature film screenings from 10:00am until 6:00pm in the Benson Community Center at 60th & Maple. 10:00am - Freeze Out (95 min - Finalist for 2006 Audience Choice) www.freeze-out.com/ Noon - Expiration Date (94 min – Jury/Audience Choice Best Feature Film - 2006) www.expirationdatethemovie.com/ 2:00pm - Shimmer (87 min - filmed in NE, screened at the 2006 OFF) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795468/ 4:00pm – Lobster Tale (95 min - Jury Best Feature Film - 2007) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0474865/ Marc also talks briefly about the feature film currently shooting in Nebraska in and around Omaha and Plattsmouth. The film April Showers was written and is being directed by Andrew Robinson, writer/director of Shimmer. www.aprilshowersmovie.com More info on The HIT and Bush Pigs coming soon. www.omahafilmfestival.org Comments[9] |
Sat, 26 April 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk randomly about some film festivals. Austin Film Festival www.austinfilmfestival.com Estes Park Film Festival www.estesparkfilm.com Kansas International Film Festival www.kansasfilm.com KC Jubilee Film Festival www.kcjubilee.org Middle of Nowhere Film Festival www.myspace.com/monnifp www.omahafilmfestival.org Comments[4] |
Sun, 20 April 2008  In our first remote interview, Marc talks to Rocco DeVilliers, writer/director of the film “The Flyboys? during the closing night party of the 2008 Omaha Film Festival after he won the Jury Prize and Audience Choice Awards. It was a very large and very loud party, so we found the quietest place we could to do the interview. I’ll let you figure out where we decided to do it.Check out information about Rocco’s film at www.theflyboysmovie.com Remember to check back at www.omahafilmfestival.org for updates on upcoming events. Thanks to Mark Booker for the bumper music. * * * <a href="http://www.podcastalley.com/"> My Podcast Alley feed!</a> {pca-f079dfc7061790f9772c878c78749d16} Comments[4] |
Mon, 14 April 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy have a very special in studio guest. OFF Director number 3 (better known as Jason Levering) grace them with his presence. Various topics are discussed such as their recent experience at the Blue Man Group show. Great show, viewed from the second row and we got backstage passes too. (Merry Christmas from Jeremy) Also discussed is the Kansas International Film Festival. We’ve visited their festival for the last two years and have had great experiences there. Highly recommended for filmmakers and filmgoers alike. We also announce the special screenings we’ll be having at Benson Days on June 14th. More information to come soon. Comments[6] |
Wed, 5 March 2008 This week Marc and Jeremy talk about the third annual Omaha Film Festival. They wrap up the festival, talk about the winners and thank some folks.
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Sat, 16 February 2008  This week Marc and Jeremy talk about all of the special screenings that will be shown at the 2008 Omaha Film Festival. Be sure to check out:Sleepwalking Monday, February 18th at 6:30pm Opening night party at the Pizza Shoppe PS Collective at around 8:30/9:00 featuring live music by Thousand Houses My Brother is an Only Child, Wednesday February 20th at 6:00pm Imitation Life and Wake Up Filmmaker, Wednesday February 20th at 8:30pm Ulterior Motives, Thursday, February 21st at 8:30pm Ulterior Motives, Saturday, February 23rd at 11:30am Then She Found Me, Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00pm Closing night – Awards Ceremony at the Westwood Cinema 8 in screen #2 Audience Choice documentary and feature film at 2:30 on screens 2 & 5 Closing night party at Heidelberg’s (Oscars) - special thanks - Wayne from Worlds of Wayne – www.worldsofwayne.com Matt Perry @ D-Rocks Music - www.drocksmusic.com Matt Tobias @ empty house studio – www.myspace.com/emptyhousestudio Bernie Lowis Corey Hart @ NoCoast Post & Graphics, Inc. – www.nocoastpost.com Steve Myhr (producer) And Marc and Jeremy also introduce the first (and hopefully last) OFF the EDGE drinking game. And there might be a special incentive to listen to this show. IF you want free tix to the festival this year. Hmmm. Comments[5] |
Tue, 12 February 2008  Marc and Jeremy sit down with Dan Iske, director of the film "The Wretched" which will premiere at the Omaha Film Festival on Friday, February 22nd at 9:00pm and will screen again on Saturday, February 23rd at 9:30pm at the Westwood Cinema 8 as a part of the new OFF the EDGE category (name coincidence? Hmmm…perhaps). They discuss all things filmmaking and delve into the world of horror films.Find out more about Dan and “The Wretched�? at: http://www.thewretchedmovie.com/ http://www.myspace.com/elegymovie For more information about the festival, go to www.omahafilmfestival.org. Feel free to sign up, create a screen name and start putting your festival calendar together. It’s a great way to interact with the festival, filmmakers and other film fans. Comments[6] |
Sun, 10 February 2008  Marc and Jeremy sit down with Mark Booker, writer/director of the film
"Imitation Life" which will premiere at the Omaha Film Festival on
Wednesday, February 20th at 8:30pm at the Westwood Cinema 8. They
discuss the filmmaking process, from coming up with the original
concept, writing the screenplay, getting financing, pre-production,
principal photography, and post production.Also discussed is the screening of Mike Machian’s documentary “Wake Up Filmmaker? which goes on the set of “Imitation Life? and gives the viewer a look into the making of an independent film. Mark is also one of the actors in Dan Iske’s feature horror film “The Wretched? which will be screening Friday, February 22nd at 9:00pm and Saturday, February 23rd at 9:30pm in the OFF the EDGE category and in Max Mentzer’s short film “Rock Salad? which will be screening on Thursday, February 21st at 6:00pm and again on Saturday, February 23rd at 5:00pm in the Nebraska short film blocks. Find out more about Mark at: www.myspace.com/imitationlifemovie www.myspace.com/markbooker For more information about the festival, go to www.omahafilmfestival.org. Feel free to sign up, create a screen name and start putting your festival calendar together. It’s a great way to interact with the festival, filmmakers and other film fans. Bumper music in this episode was provided by Mark Booker. These original compositions are a part of the score for “Imitation Life.? Comments[2] |
Tue, 5 February 2008 
Marc sits down with Derek Baker, writer/producer of the film
"Ulterior Motives" which will premiere at the Omaha Film Festival on
Thursday, February 21st at 8:30pm at the Westwood Cinema 8. They discuss
the filmmaking process, from coming up with the original concept, writing the
screenplay, getting financing, pre-production, principal photography, and post
production. Comments[5] |
Sun, 3 February 2008  Today Marc and Jeremy discuss the feature films and documentaries that will be screened at the 2008 Omaha Film Festival. Be sure to check out www.omahafilmfestival.org for more information, trailers, film screening schedules and ticket and pass information. Comments[4] |
Sat, 26 January 2008  Welcome to OFF the EDGE filmmaking, a podcast about
independent filmmaking and a behind the scenes look at film festivals
with your hosts Marc Longbrake and Jeremy Decker, two of the directors
of the Omaha Film Festival.For more information about the Omaha Film Festival, check out www.omahafilmfestival.org. Comments[9] |
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