Arts Today
May 8th, 2025
‘PTP:’ Film Streams and Common Senses Festival Explore Inclusion with “Sensorium Ex”
Film Streams and the Common Senses Festival have partnered this year to present a series of films exploring sensory experience, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.
April 25th, 2025
Benson Film Festival Rolls Out the Red Carpet
One of Omaha’s most vibrant neighborhoods is shining a spotlight on local and independent cinema as the Benson Film Festival returns this weekend, welcoming filmmakers and film lovers alike.
April 21st, 2025
Film Streams Presents Cabin Music
Pianist and filmmaker James Carson’s lifetime with music inspired his unique piano style, showcased in the documentary *Cabin Music*, presented by Film Streams.
April 17th, 2025
‘PTP’ Spotlights Benson Film Festival
While streaming offers comfort at home, there’s something equally satisfying about sharing a theater experience with others.
April 10th, 2025
‘PTP’ Composer’s Journey to Creativity Featured in a Flim
What inspires composers? The answer is as varied as the artists themselves—and it’s always remarkable to get a glimpse into their creative process.
March 13th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: The Enduring Romance of Music in Film
Music has long been the invisible thread weaving together the emotions of love stories, from classic cinema to real-life romances. As Film Streams prepares to host a special screening of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis with live musical accompaniment, it’s a reminder of the integral role sound has played in storytelling—even before the advent of talkies.
March 7th, 2025
Omaha Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years
As Hollywood’s award season winds down, film lovers in Omaha are gearing up for another major event—the Omaha Film Festival. Now in its 20th year, the festival kicks off March 11 and continues through March 16 at Aksarben Cinema, offering a diverse lineup of independent, local, and international films.
February 6th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Omaha Film Festival Kicks Off
The first day of spring is still 42 days away, but my favorite season starts in 2 days — that is Omaha Film Festival season.
Hello, this is Christine Burright, graduate of the UNO MFA in screenwriting program, filmmaker and aspiring TV writer, for KVNO’s Pass the Popcorn.
The Omaha Film Festival (known as OFF) starts March 11th, and officially kicks off the countdown to its 20th season with this weekend’s OFF program selection announcement on Facebook live.
January 16th, 2025
The Small Screen and You: How Television Shapes Our Lives
Christine Burright, an Omaha-based screenwriter, highlights the significance of television in today’s world, emphasizing its ability to comfort and uplift us. Burright’s first produced feature screenplay, The Headliner, premiered in 2024 and is set to be available on streaming platforms in 2025.