Vision Maker Media Film Festival

“commUNITY” is the theme of the eighth biennial Vision Maker Film Festival. This theme represents the citywide involvement with Vision Maker Media (VMM) to bring the latest and greatest Native American films to Lincoln, NE. *Only Indigenous films are eligible for this festival. Dates and locations: Wednesday, April 22 at the Lincoln Indian Center Thursday, April 23 with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Marcus Edgewood Cinema Friday, April 24 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (The Ross) Saturday, April 25 at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln partnering with OutNebraska Sunday, April 26 at First Plymouth Church Monday, April 27 at the Center for People in Need Tuesday, April 28 at Southeast Community College Wednesday, April 29 at Lincoln High School (Hosted by: Lincoln Public Schools Indian Education) Thursday, April 30 at Wesleyan University It is common in many Native American Tribal cultures to honor the sacred number four: seasons, elements, directions and the stages of life. The 2020 Vision Maker Film Festival will honor the sacred number through four aspects of the weeklong Festival. 1. VMM will screen programming that showcases the best existing and emerging Indigenous media. 2. Native filmmakers and experts will interact with audiences. 3. Our partners citywide will share films and bring filmmakers of color to Lincoln. 4. Local Native youth will learn from professional documentary producers during workshops. This Festival brings Native American storytelling and film to life. We will showcase more than 15 new films by diverse filmmakers. Stories of social justice, hope and overcoming adversity will be presented throughout this powerful event. Filmmakers will present and encourage dialogue to provide educational opportunities that benefit teachers, students and the public while providing an opportunity for communities to interact with inspirational Indigenous role models.