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  • Film Streams Members: Ticket and concession sales combined cover less than 50% of our expenses, meaning we need to raise a significant portion of our income through memberships and donations. By supporting Film Streams, you're helping us bring world-class film opportunities to Omaha -- and you enjoy excellent benefits!

  • Come to the Movies & Support Great Cinema: Whether it’s a new American independent, critically acclaimed foreign film, thought-provoking documentary, or a classic movie returned to its big-screen glory, there’s something for everyone at our nonprofit cinema. Your attendance makes a difference. Not only are you supporting quality film programming in Omaha but great filmmaking throughout the world.

  • Tell a Friend: Help us spread the word! As a young nonprofit cinema, we are constantly trying to expand our audience, and nothing works better than word-of-mouth. Know someone who hasn’t been to Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater? Please bring them along for a visit, or encourage them to find out more about us at www.filmstreams.org.

  • Donations of Any Kind make a difference! Please contact Hallie Sharkey about our various giving opportunities, including foundation and corporate support, at (402) 933-0259 ext. 13 or hallie@filmstreams.org.

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    Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater

    Mission Statement: To enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.

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    Essential Information

    Contact NameHallie Sharkey, Membership Associate & Volunteer Coordinator
    Street Address 1340 Webster Street
    Omaha, NE 68102
    Phone402-933-0259
    Website URL www.filmstreams.org

    Mission:"To enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form."


    Opened in July 2007, Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is dedicated to delivering new and innovative film opportunities to the Omaha area seven-days-a-week. Located at the corner of 14th and Webster within the Saddle Creek Records complex, our nonprofit cinema is designed to serve both the passionate cineaste and casual filmgoer through four principal programs:

    (1) First Run Films- New American independents, documentaries, and foreign films making their theatrical premiere in the region;

    (2) Repertory Selections- Classic films, themed series, and director retrospectives celebrating the entire history of cinema;

    (3) Arts in Education- A film history and criticism program for area high school students, including daytime screenings for classes and a free after-school program with post-show dialogues led by teaching artists and guest lecturers; and...

    (4) Community Development- Lectures, forums, Q&A sessions with film professionals, partnerships with other nonprofits and community groups on film-based events, and other activities that engage the public in a continuous dialogue about film and contribute to a vibrant local arts community. As a mission-based nonprofit committed to screening films based on their artistic and social merits rather than box-office potential, Film Streams depends on the support of our members, individual donors, grants from foundations, corporations and government organizations, and community volunteers.



    Volunteer Opportunities


    Volunteer opportunities:  
    Film Streams has opportunities for volunteers interested in getting involved with our organization, including administrative help and ticketing. We’re a small staff, so volunteers contribute tremendously to the success of our organization. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send a message with your name, contact information, and an idea of your availability throughout the week to hallie@filmstreams.org.



    Giving Opportunities


    Film Streams Membership Support quality cinema in our community with an annual membership to the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Benefits include reduced ticket prices ($4), 20% off concessions, and advance notice of special events and screenings. Additional benefits for higher level members include year-round recognition on screen and in Film Streams’ quarterly newsletter, and a theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice.

    Film Streams’ Annual “Feature” Celebration Help support Omaha’s nonprofit cinema through a gift to Film Streams’ annual celebration and the Omaha film event of the year! Previous special guests who have joined Academy Award-winning filmmaker and Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne on the stage at the Holland Performing Arts Center include acclaimed actress Laura Dern, and three-time Oscar-nominee Debra Winger

    Arts in Education Film History & Criticism for High School Students: Join the Qwest Foundation and Peter Kiewit Foundation in supporting extraordinary film opportunities for students. Sponsor lunch for a daytime screening where area high school students view and discuss film, or give a gift to Film Streams’ Education program.

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    Mission Statement: To enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.

    Mission Statement: To enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.

    Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is dedicated to delivering new and innovative film opportunities to the Omaha area seven-days-a-week. Located at the corner of 14th and Webster within the Saddle Creek Records complex, our nonprofit cinema is designed to serve both the passionate cineaste and casual filmgoer through four principal programs: (1) First Run Films– New American independents, documentaries, and foreign films making their theatrical premiere in the region; (2) Repertory Selections – Classic films, themed series, and director retrospectives celebrating the entire history of cinema; (3) Arts in Education– A film history and criticism program for area high school students, including daytime screenings for classes and a free after-school program with post-show dialogues led by teaching artists and guest lecturers; and (4) Community Development– Lectures, forums, Q&A sessions with film professionals, partnerships with other nonprofits and community groups on film-based events, and other activities that engage the public in a continuous dialogue about film and contribute to a vibrant local arts community.

    Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is dedicated to delivering new and innovative film opportunities to the Omaha area seven-days-a-week. Located at the corner of 14th and Webster within the Saddle Creek Records complex, our nonprofit cinema is designed to serve both the passionate cineaste and casual filmgoer through four principal programs: (1) First Run Films– New American independents, documentaries, and foreign films making their theatrical premiere in the region; (2) Repertory Selections – Classic films, themed series, and director retrospectives celebrating the entire history of cinema; (3) Arts in Education– A film history and criticism program for area high school students, including daytime screenings for classes and a free after-school program with post-show dialogues led by teaching artists and guest lecturers; and (4) Community Development– Lectures, forums, Q&A sessions with film professionals, partnerships with other nonprofits and community groups on film-based events, and other activities that engage the public in a continuous dialogue about film and contribute to a vibrant local arts community.

    As a mission-based nonprofit committed to screening films based on their artistic and social merits rather than box-office potential, Film Streams depends on the support of our members, individual donors, grants from foundations, corporations and government organizations, and community volunteers.

    As a mission-based nonprofit committed to screening films based on their artistic and social merits rather than box-office potential, Film Streams depends on the support of our members, individual donors, grants from foundations, corporations and government organizations, and community volunteers.