Film Streams
| Ruth Sokolof Theater | |
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Film Streams marquis | |
| 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 |
| Type | Art house |
| Capacity | 206, 96 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | July 27, 2007 |
| Years active | 2007 to present |
| Architect | Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture |
| Website | |
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www | |
Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization in Omaha, Nebraska[1] that specializes in offering screenings and education on film.[2][3]
History
In late July 2007, Film Streams opened the Ruth Sokolof Theater, a new two-screen cinema in downtown Omaha's North Downtown (NoDo) area,[4] within a development anchored by internationally acclaimed music label Saddle Creek Records.[2][5]
The name "Film Streams" is inspired by Omaha (the word means "above all others on a stream") and the John Cassavetes film, Love Streams.[6]
Description
Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization. It receives funding from corporate and individual donors, members, and the government.[7][8][9]
Film Streams has two auditoriums with 35-millimeter platter and reel-to-reel projection capabilities.[2] 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.[7] 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.[10] The block that is home to Film Streams also houses the Saddle Creek headquarters and Slowdown, a rock club the label operates.[2][11][12][13]
Ruth Sokolof
The theaters were named after Ruth Sokolof, née Rosinsky (1925-1982), a well-known educator in Omaha who focused her life on helping children with disabilities.[14] With her husband, Phil,[15][16] many education-based scholarships are awarded in their name each year to Omaha-area students and educators.[17][18]
Programming
The facility offers screenings of first-run films and a selection of retrospectives and classic films; education programs, and community development programs.[19] Programming includes:
- Now Showing: First run films
- Repertory Series
- 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
- Education
- 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 Events
Feature (annual fundraiser)
In addition to its regular programming there is an annual fundraiser held at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
- Feature I (2008): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Laura Dern (Sunday, July 13, 2008)[20][21][22]
- Feature II (2009): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Debra Winger (Saturday, September 13, 2009)[23][24]
- Feature III (2011): Kurt Andersen in conversation with director Steven Soderbergh with an introduction by director Alexander Payne (Sunday, February 20, 2011)[25][26]
- Feature IV (2012): Director Alexander Payne in conversation with actor Jane Fonda (Sunday, July 22, 2012)[27][3][28][29]
- Feature V (2013): Kurt Andersen in conversation with Nebraska director Alexander Payne and actors Bruce Dern and Will Forte (Sunday, November 24, 2013)[30][31]
Leadership
Board of directors
- Laura Alley
- Roger duRand
- Charles Gifford
- David Jacobson
- Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director
- Mark Javitch
- Daniel Lonergan
- Robert E. (Bob) Mundy, Secretary
- Alexander Payne
- Steven W. Seline
- Betiana Simon
- Paul G. Smith, Vice Chairman
- Ted Warin, Treasurer
- Katie Weitz, Ph.D., Chairman
Advisory board
- Kurt Andersen
- Danny Lee Ladely
- Robb Nansel
- 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
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.
- 1 2 3 4 Konigsberg, Eric (March 16, 2008). "When Omaha Met Cinema". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- 1 2 Fonda, Jane (July 24, 2012). "Alexander Payne, Laura Dern & an Amazing Weekend in Omaha". JaneFonda.com. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ Davila, Stephanie (June 19, 2011). "SURFACING; In Omaha, From Train Yards to Playground". 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.
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". Film Streams. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ Henthorn, Janet. "Foundation Announces Sokolof Scholarship Applications Available". The Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. 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. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ "Film Streams Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Film Streams. 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. 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. 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. 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Fischbach, Bob (August 9, 2013). "Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska' to premiere at Film Streams on Nov. 22". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2013.