Film Streams
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Address | 1340 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, Nebraska United States |
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Coordinates | 41°15′58″N 95°56′03″W / 41.26617°N 95.93428°W |
Operator | Film Streams |
Type | Art house |
Capacity | 206, 96 |
Construction | |
Opened | July 27, 2007 |
Years active | 2007 to present |
Architect | Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture |
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Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization in Omaha, Nebraska[1] that oversees two cinemas: the Ruth Sokolof Theater, in North Downtown Omaha, and the historic Dundee Theater, Omaha's longest surviving neighborhood cinema.[2] It receives funding from corporate and individual donors, members, and the government.[3][4][5]
History[]
Founded by Rachel Jacobson in 2005, Film Streams' mission is to enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.[6]
In July 2007, Film Streams opened the Ruth Sokolof Theater, a new two-screen cinema in downtown Omaha's North Downtown (NoDo) area,[7] within a development anchored by internationally acclaimed music label Saddle Creek Records.[8][9] In February 2016, Film Streams announced that Susie Buffett's Sherwood Foundation had donated the 92-year-old Dundee Theater to the organization.[10] The organization launched a public capital campaign in April 2017 with the intention of renovating and reopening the cinema by 2018.[11]
The name "Film Streams" is inspired by Omaha (the word means "above all others on a stream") and the John Cassavetes film, Love Streams.[12]
The Ruth Sokolof Theater[]
The Ruth Sokolof Theater has two auditoriums with 35-millimeter platter and reel-to-reel projection capabilities.[8] The larger theater seats 206 and runs first run feature films. The smaller theater seats 96 and shows a selection of classic films, retrospectives, and other films.[3] Film Streams has DVD, Blu-ray, and digital high-definition projection.
Rachel Jacobson founded Films Streams by joining with Saddle Creek Records, the indie record label based in Omaha, to build a mini-campus in a deserted downtown Omaha area.[13] The block that is home to Film Streams also houses the Saddle Creek headquarters and Slowdown, a rock club the label operates.[8][14][15][16]
Ruth Sokolof[]
Film Streams' North Downtown Omaha cinema is named after Ruth Sokolof, née Rosinsky (1925-1982), a well-known educator in Omaha who focused her life on helping children with disabilities.[17] With her husband, Phil,[18][19] many education-based scholarships are awarded in their name each year to Omaha-area students and educators.[20][21]
The Dundee Theater[]
Film Streams announced plans to renovate and reopen Omaha's longest-running cinema in February 2016. When it opened, it featured two screens: the historic 300-seat main house and a new 25-seat microcinema.[22] The lobby will also house Kitchen Table Central, a second location of a popular farm-to-table restaurant.[23]
Programming[]
Film Streams offers screenings of first-run films and a selection of retrospectives and classic films; education programs, and community development programs.[24] Programming includes:
- First run films: New American independents, documentaries, and international films making their theatrical premieres in Omaha and the surrounding region.
- Repertory Series: Classic films, themed series, director retrospectives, and revivals celebrating the history and cultural spectrum of film as art
- Alexander Payne Presents: Curated repertory series by director Alexander Payne
- Forever Young Family & Children Series
- The Met: Live in HD: Presented in collaboration with Opera Omaha
- Community Development: Collaborative screenings with other nonprofit organizations, using film as a catalyst for important conversations about our community and the world around us.
- Education: Year-round film-education opportunities for all ages.
- Daytime screenings for visiting classes: High School curriculum support
- Student night at the Ruth Sokolof Theater: First Monday of every month free for full-time students
- Special Programs: Q&As with visiting filmmakers, live musical performances to silent classics, an annual Local Filmmakers Showcase.
Feature[]
First held in 2008 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Film Streams' fundraising galas bring acclaimed filmmakers to Omaha for conversations about their careers and perspectives on the medium.
- Feature I (2008): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Laura Dern (Sunday, July 13, 2008)[25][26][27]
- Feature II (2009): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Debra Winger (Saturday, September 13, 2009)[28][29]
- Feature III (2011): Kurt Andersen in conversation with director Steven Soderbergh with an introduction by director Alexander Payne (Sunday, February 20, 2011)[30][31]
- Feature IV (2012): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Jane Fonda (Sunday, July 22, 2012)[32][33][34][35]
- Feature V (2013): Kurt Andersen in conversation with Nebraska director Alexander Payne and actors Bruce Dern and Will Forte (Sunday, November 24, 2013)[36][37][38]
- Feature VI (2014): Director David O. Russell in conversation with director Alexander Payne[39]
- Feature VII (2017): Actor Julianne Moore in Conversation with director Alexander Payne[40]
Leadership[]
Board of directors[]
- Laura Alley, Secretary
- Sarah Bay Yale
- Roger duRand
- Charles Gifford
- David Jacobson, Founding Chair
- Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Executive Director
- Mark Javitch
- Gerry Lauritzen
- Dan Lonergan, Vice Chair
- Alexander Payne
- Betiana Simon
- Paul G. Smith, Chair
- Ted Warin, Treasurer
- Katie Weitz, PhD; Past Chair
Advisory board[]
- Kurt Andersen
- Danny Lee Ladely
- Robb Nansel
- Hillary Nather-Detisch
- Joel Schlessinger
- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein
- Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus
Partners[]
- Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture
- Oxide Design Co., design — Film Streams identity and collateral materials
See also[]
- Omaha, Nebraska: Media and popular culture
- Saddle Creek Records
- Slowdown (venue)
References[]
- ^ Davidson, Adam (June 3, 2011). "The Indie-Rock Club Behind Omaha's $100 Million Creative Boom" (Audio story and interview). NPR's Morning Edition. Planet Money: The Economy Explained. National Public Radio (NPR). Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Shapes, Justin Kemerling and Human (2017-11-15). "Film Streams — About". Film Streams. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ a b Krainak, Michael Joe. "Meet Rachel Jacobson, Omaha's Movie Maven, founder & director of Film Streams, the city's first non-profit indie cinema venue". Omaha City Weekly. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Biga, Leo Adam (February 2012). "Living the Dream: Cinema Maven Rachel Jacobson – the Woman Behind Film Streams". Metro Magazine. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Schreiber, Danny (August 9, 2010). "Nebraska Film: Rachel Jacobson of Film Streams" (Part of a series titled Nebraska Film: An Exploration of the Growing Community). Silicon Prairie News. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Shapes, Justin Kemerling and Human (2017-11-15). "Film Streams — Mission & History". Film Streams. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ Davila, Stephanie (June 19, 2011). "SURFACING; In Omaha, From Train Yards to Playground". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ a b c Konigsberg, Eric (March 16, 2008). "When Omaha Met Cinema". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Andersen, Kurt (March 25, 2007). "Omaha's Culture Club". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ writer, Micah Mertes / World-Herald staff. "Sherwood Foundation will donate Dundee Theater to Film Streams, with spotlight on 2018 reopening". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ writer, Micah Mertes / World-Herald staff. "Film Streams nears $8.3 million fundraising goal for Dundee Theater renovations". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". Film Streams. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Soderlin, Barbara (April 22, 2013). "Film Streams vies for starring role in Omaha entertainment scene". Omaha World-Herald. Money. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Lehrer, Brian (April 13, 2006). "Knowing When to Quit Is Half of Winning" (Audio story). The Brian Lehrer Show. WNYC. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ DiGiacomo, Danielle (May–June 2006). "On the Margins of the Multiplex: Young visionaries bring indie cinemas to small cities". The Independent. The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF). Archived from the original on June 25, 2006. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Asserting Their Style" (PDF). Hemisphere Magazine. May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "About Film Streams: About Ruth Sokolof (1925-1982)". Film Streams. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (April 17, 2004). "Phil Sokolof, 82, a Crusader Against Cholesterol, Is Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Sherman, Claudia (April 29, 2005). "Foundation Receives $3 Million Gift From Sokolof Estate". The Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Henthorn, Janet. "Foundation Announces Sokolof Scholarship Applications Available". The Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Sherman, Claudia. "Nominations Sought for Sokolof Teacher's Award". The Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ writer, Micah Mertes / World-Herald staff. "Revamped Dundee Theater could open sooner than expected". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ WRITER, MICAH MERTESWORLD-HERALD STAFF. "Kitchen Table is tapped for Dundee". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ "Film Streams Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Film Streams. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Feature 2008: A Film Streams Event" (PDF). Film Streams. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Longbrake, Marc (July 14, 2008). "Film Streams presents – Laura Dern & Alexander Payne". King Penguin Productions. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Biga, Leo Adam (November 20, 2011). "When Laura Met Alex: Laura Dern & Alexander Payne Get Deep About Collaborating on 'Citizen Ruth' and Their Shared Cinema Sensibilities". The Reader. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Feature 2009: A Film Streams Event" (PDF). Film Streams. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Associated Press (June 11, 2009). "Actress Debra Winger Helps Omaha Theater". WOWT NBC Omaha. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Feature III: A Film Streams Event" (PDF). Film Streams. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Anderson, Kurt. "Steven Soderbergh Says Goodbye to Hollywood" (Audio stream of interview). Studio 360. Film Streams and Omaha Performing Arts. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Film Streams' Feature IV with Jane Fonda". Film Streams. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Fonda, Jane (July 24, 2012). "Alexander Payne, Laura Dern & an Amazing Weekend in Omaha". JaneFonda.com. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Kelly, Michael (July 26, 2012). "Kelly: Jane Fonda charmed by Omaha, Film Streams". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Fischbach, Bob (July 23, 2012). "Jane Fonda tours Omaha Community Playhouse". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Feature V: In Support of Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater" (PDF). Film Streams. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ^ Fischbach, Bob (August 9, 2013). "Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska' to premiere at Film Streams on Nov. 22". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ Alexander Payne's Nebraska, retrieved 2017-11-15
- ^ writer, Bob Fischbach / World-Herald staff. "Alexander Payne, David O. Russell talk craft — and 1,100 get a chance to listen in". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ writer, Micah Mertes / World-Herald staff. "In conversation with Alexander Payne, Julianne Moore talks of her years in Nebraska, early acting struggles". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
External links[]
- Cinemas and movie theaters in Omaha, Nebraska
- Repertory cinemas
- Organizations based in Omaha, Nebraska
- Downtown Omaha, Nebraska
- Non-profit organizations based in Nebraska
- 2005 establishments in Nebraska
- Organizations established in 2005