“For six years, Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater has spoiled us by providing access to the type of movies Omaha hadn’t seen in theaters before. Trust me! Their inclusion of a repertory theater means a chance to see all-time classics and smaller, overlooked films in the setting their creators intended.” — Ryan Syrek, The Reader

Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater 2013 Annual Report

Safety Last! 1923 First-Run Films Dear Friends Nebraska Shakespeare, and a dozen other terrific local organizations. We welcomed of Film Streams, seven filmmakers, including acclaimed new films director Steve James (HOOP DREAMS and premiered in 2013 THE INTERRUPTERS), who presented his own 58 work as well as two films that inspired him. 15 foreign features from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, France, In 2013, Alexander Payne All of these programs are enhancing Israel, Luxembourg, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Siberia, Spain, and the UK. released his glorious latest the cultural environment of our city, 25 documentaries on topics as diverse as education inequality; and none of them could happen without Indonesian genocide; global climate change; urban farming; film, NEBRASKA, and incredible support from all of you. the financial crisis; and music icons Big Star, Kathleen Hanna, and Low. The latest films from Pedro Almodovar, Noah Baumbach, brought the benefits of its We began the year with a Strategic Planning Derek Cianfrance, Michael Haneke, Werner Herzog, Nicole Holofcener, well-deserved acclaim to his process, engaging dozens of Film Streams Alexander Payne, Margarethe von Trotta, and Joss Whedon. stakeholders and community members. Films that garnered 29 Academy Award Nominations, home state in 100 ways. 27 Independent Spirit Award Nominations, 8 National Board of Review The resulting plan created three over- Awards, 7 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards, 5 New York Critics arching goals for the next three years Circle Awards, 5 Gotham Independent Film Awards, 5 L.A. Film Critics Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater enjoyed Awards, 5 Village Voice Poll Awards, and 2 Palme d’Or wins. an exclusive run, opening the same day as of Film Streams’ growth: 1 exposing new individuals and constituencies to Film Streams Of the 50 highest grossing movies in 2013, just 1 was co-directed by a woman. theaters in New York and LA. Ten days after Comparatively, 25% of our 2013 first-run films were by women filmmakers. the film’s incredible opening, Alexander and the medium through expanded outreach brought stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte, and efforts, 2 creating unique experiences around surprise guest June Squibb to Omaha for an film and transformational experiences for audi- ences, and 3 engaging more students with Most Popular onstage conversation with Kurt Andersen, Premieres Overall an event that raised more than $300,000 the art of film to create life-long film lovers. Most Popular Nebraska (USA) for his hometown’s only institution devoted to This year, I hope you will all help us further Documentaries celebrating the art form we all cherish. Enough Said (USA) these goals by encouraging your friends and Chasing Ice (USA) colleagues to visit the theater and get involved. Oscar Shorts! NEBRASKA was by far our most 20 Feet From Stardom (USA) The Academy Award- popular and lucrative film ever. There’s truly something here for everyone, but not everyone knows that – yet! Blackfish(USA) Nominated Short Films But thanks to the great support of (various countries) thousands of Film Streams supporters, 56 Up (UK) Thank you for continuing to support us. I think The Place the record 58,000-plus patrons who I speak for everyone working to maintain this Stories We Tell (Canada) Beyond the Pines (USA) attended our programs last year had vibrant film nonprofit for Omaha when I say it The Spectacular Now (USA) opportunities to experience more than 150 is just so much fun to share a love of movies Much Ado About Nothing (USA) different films on the big screen. Visitors and a love of this community with all of you. to the Ruth Sokolof Theater enjoyed new Chasing Ice (USA) films by exciting emerging filmmakers like Amour (Austria/France/Germany) J.C. Chandor (ALL IS LOST), Ryan Coogler (FRUITVALE STATION), and Lake Bell All my best, Frances Ha (USA) (IN A WORLD …). We experienced powerful 20 Feet From Stardom (USA) Rachel Jacobson partnership screenings and discussions Film Streams with the Urban League, Center for Health Executive Director Partnerships at Nebraska Methodist College,

20 Feet from Stardom 2013 Repertory Films Education

More than 3,000 students attended free programs at our Most Popular classics and revivals cinema in 2013, including Daytime Screenings for Classics of 2013 shown in 2013 Visiting Classes, which provided teachers opportunities 70 to bring their students to the theater for film-based It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 (USA) field trips, and our Student Night (presented the first Citizen Kane 1941 (USA) Monday of every month), when full-time students can Members Select Winner Great Directors: Bollywood & Beyond see one of the films we’re showing free of charge. Spirited Away 2001 (Japan) Ingmar Bergman July 26 – October 3, 2013 February 1 – April 4, 2013 Though a comprehensive survey of Indian My Neighbor Totoro 1988 (Japan) We began the year with a series of ten cinema is an impossible feat in one season, films, each a masterpiece, dedicated to these ten films provided a glimpse into The Seventh Seal 1957 (Sweden) one of the towering figures in cinema a rich film heritage. The series included The Sound of Music 1965 (USA) history. From THE SEVENTH SEAL the classic curry western SHOLAY (1975), (1957) to SUMMER WITH MONIKA a masterpiece from Bengali auteur Student Events 2013 1986 (Japan) (1953), WILD STRAWBERRIES (1957) Satyajit Ray, and Mira Nair’s modern Castle in the Sky The Peter Kiewit Summer Fun program brought to PERSONA (1966), this survey of crossover MONSOON WEDDING (2001). The Other Dream Team Undefeated over 350 youngsters to see BABE on the big screen. A Tree Grows in Bergman’s work showcased the director’s Generously supported by Sam Walker. March 27, 2013 July 26, 2013 1945 (USA) unparalleled achievements. Film Streams’ Brooklyn The improbable story of the 1992 150 students from UNO’s Summer Works Great Directors programming is Alexander Payne Presents Lithuanian Olympic basketball program for at-risk youth saw this Oscar- Safety Last! 1923 (USA) generously supported by Omaha Steaks. October 4 – December 26, 2013 team played to 206 Central winning documentary about an inner- Nausicaä of the Valley In celebration of Payne’s latest brilliant film, High School students. city football team whose struggles on Visiting Artist Series: of the Wind 1984 (Japan) NEBRASKA, and our Feature V gala with the field mirrored urban challenges off it. Steve James Payne and the stars of the film, we asked Girl Rising May 4 – 15, 2013 the Omaha-based director to curate a se- April 4, 2013 Which Way Home ries of some of his favorite films. Including “I just wanted to let you know In honor of a visit from Steve James, 169 students attended this screening of a October 9, 2013 two films each by Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro we prepared a repertory series celebrat- documentary about a world-wide move- 191 students representing seven that [my daughter] talked Ozu, and Michelangelo Antonioni – all on ing the work of one of the greatest ment to empower girls through education. schools from every pocket of the about the movie all the way 35mm – the series was a film-lover’s feast. living practitioners of nonfiction film. city viewed a documentary on home—how deep it was, how it The series began with his epic immigration. Post-show discussion made her think about race in a HOOP DREAMS (1994), and included Forever Young Steve James in person was led by Dr. Lourdes Gouveia different way, how it made her STEVIE (2002), REEL PARADISE (2005), Family & Children’s Series May 14, 2013 from UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin appreciate even more how easy and THE INTERRUPTERS (2011). Ongoing Documentary filmmaker Steve James American Studies (OLLAS). screened several of his short films she has it, and other related Starting with the wildly popular “Miyazaki for students from South and Central Noah Baumbach Magic” mini-series in January and ending reactions. As a parent I really high schools and Metro Community Au Revoir Les Enfants Retrospective with our annual run of IT’S A WONDERFUL appreciate the opportunity, College and led them in conversation. November 13, 2013 May 17 – June 1, 2013 LIFE (1946) in December, our family and and as an Omaha resident it is Eight high schools from across Omaha children’s picks delighted movie-goers of The release of FRANCES HA was one sent more than 200 students to this terrific to see this develop and all ages year-round. Made possible with the Babe of the major events in independent film screening of Louis Malle’s story to know there is such a positive support of the Lincoln Financial Foundation. June 10, 2013 in 2013. In anticipation, we presented about childhood and friendship amid influence and opportunity for Over 350 students participating in a series that examined its director’s the Nazi occupation of France. exploration and awareness.” previous films. From KICKING AND the Peter Kiewit Foundation Summer Sixth Annual Members Select Winner Fun program attended two screen- SCREAMING (1995) to GREENBERG Psycho — Parent of a Central High School (2010), the selections demonstrated Citizen Kane ings of this modern kids’ classic. December 11, 2013 student who saw AMERICAN why Noah Baumbach is one of the most January 4 – 10, 2013 PROMISE for free at Student Night interesting filmmakers working today. The Sound of Music Over 150 students viewed the Alfred July 15, 2013 Hitchcock thriller and discussed it with UNO film professor Mark Hoeger. The theater was alive with excitement when the Peter Kiewit Foundation Summer Fun program stopped by again, this time for screen- ings of the timeless musical.

Film Streams’ Education program is supported by the Gifford Foundation and Spirited Away 2001 the Tom and Mary Jetton Charitable Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation. Free Screening Renoir Filmmakers’ Screening Maxed Out August 20, 2013 Growing Cities April 16, 2013 October 29, 2013 Seraphine Screening and panel discussion pre- August 27, 2013 A special screening and discussion with sented with Family Housing Advisory Omaha-based filmmakers Dan Susman, Community Services with support from Nebraska Special screenings and discussions led Andrew Monbouquette, and Brent Lubbert. Credit Union League and Nebraska by University of Nebraska at Omaha Financial Education Coalition. professor of French Dr. Juliette Parnell American Promise Development presented with Josyln Art Museum in November 5, 2013 Filmmakers’ Screening conjunction with their exhibit “Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color.” A special screening and discussion with & Special Programs The Billionaire’s Pledge local education stakeholders presented May 3 & 5, 2013 Silents in Concert: with Center for Holistic Development. Screenings and discussions with direc- He Who Gets Slapped In 2013, we presented 30 programs, including tors Gisela Baur & Ralph Gladitz pre- October 5, 2013 Ongoing Collaboration sented in conjunction with the Berkshire The Metropolitan 7 screenings with filmmakers and special Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting. A screening of the 1924 silent Lon Chaney classic with live score by Opera: Live in HD guest artists in attendance and collaborations Presented with Opera Omaha, featuring Sex + Money: A National the renowned Alloy Orchestra. with 18 different community partners. Prelude Talks before all live broadcasts. Search for Human Worth A panel discussion following a January screening May 7, 2013 Filmmakers’ Screening of THE HOUSE I LIVE IN featured Marilyn The Other Half of Tomorrow Asher (Nebraska Corrections Youth Facility), A screening and panel discus- Rodney Prince (Drug War Veteran), Jannette Taylor October 10, 2013 (founder of Impact One Community Connection), sion that included Nebraska State and Judge Marlon Polk (Douglas County Senator Amanda McGill and Anna A screening and discussion with District Court). Pictured: Prince and Taylor. Partnerships with Brewer of the FBI presented with co-director Sadia Shepard and The Women’s Fund of Omaha. cinematographer Andreas Burgess Community Organizations, Director and presented with KANEKO. Artist Visits, and Panel Discussions Much Ado About Nothing July 11, 2013 Local Filmmakers The House I Live In Filmmaker’s Screening Screening and discussion with Showcase January 22, 2013 The Powerbroker Nebraska Shakespeare Artistic Director Vincent Carlson-Brown October 17–24 Screening and discussion with March 28, 2013 and Education Director Sarah Our fourth annual program cel- drug-enforcement experts presented Screening and discussion with producer Carlson-Brown presented with ebrating area filmmakers featured with Empowerment Network. Bonnie Boswell presented with Urban Nebraska Shakespeare. work by Pat Clark; Joseph Knapp; League of Nebraska with support from Sally Nellson Barrett; Kelly Rush, Cox Communications and NP Dodge. The Waiting Room Filmmakers’ Screening Jerry Johnston, and Pat Aylward; January 29, 2013 Between Us and Ryle Smith. Curated by Jackson Screening and discussion with Omaha- Girl Rising August 1, 2013 Street Booksellers and generously area health professionals presented sponsored by Mutual of Omaha. April 4, 2013 (Free Screening A screening of the latest directo- with Center for Health Partnerships supported by TD Ameritrade) rial effort from Omaha native Dan at Nebraska Methodist College. April 23, 2013 (Encore) Mirvish followed by discussion. A panel discussion followed THE WAITING ROOM featuring Lioness Free Valentine’s Day Screening The free screening of this documen- MJ Egan, Staff Nurse, The Nebraska Medical Center; tary followed by discussion with October 24, 2013 Dr. William G. Gossman, Associate Professor of Emergency To Catch a Thief Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine; poet Azure Antoinette and producer February 14, 2013 Screening and panel discussion Rosanna Morris, Sr. Vice President, Patient Care Services Kayce Freed Jennings, presented with moderated by Omaha World-Herald / Chief Nursing Officer, The Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Robert Muelleman, Chair, UNMC Department of Emergency Screening of the Hitchcock clas- ICAN, was so popular we brought it columnist Erin Grace presented with sic supported by Borsheims. Medicine. Moderated by Dr. Richard O’Brien, professor at back for a sold-out second night. Nebraska Veteran Leader Corps. Creighton University’s Center for Health Policy and Ethics.

Pray the Devil Back to Hell Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin February 27, 2013 and the Farm Midwives Screening and discussion with April 13, 2013 faculty members of Creighton Screening and panel discussion with University’s School of Law, Department Omaha-area midwives presented of Theology, and Werner Institute. with Nebraska Science Festival 2013. 2 Feature V 2013 Income Honorary Chairs Susan & Mike Lebens & Expenditures

Contributed support (55%) Individuals $189,000 Corporations $26,000 Foundations $226,000 Government grants $55,000 Special events $277,000 Expense General programming $360,500 Total contributed $773,000 First run films $470,000 Repertory films $77,000 This year’s annual gala celebrated both Earned revenues (45%) Education programs $20,500 our dedication to thought-provoking works Community dev. & special programs $28,000 Box office $382,500 of art and the release of Board Member Total programming expense (80%) $956,000 Concessions $158,500 Alexander Payne’s latest work, NEBRASKA. Merchandise $500 Management & general (11%) $132,500 Payne was joined onstage by stars Sales tax on taxable revenues –$47,500 Membership dues $112,000 Fundraising & special events (9%) $112,500 Bruce Dern, Will Forte, and surprise guest Interest-sav/shortterm inv $1,000 June Squibb for a conversation with public radio Rental revenue $9,500 Total Expense $1,201,000 host and Advisory Board Member Kurt Andersen. Program Services fees $8,000 1 The program was later broadcast as an episode Total earned revenues $624,500 of Andersen’s “Studio 360.” Squibb, Dern, and To/from unrestricted net assets –$196,500 “Probably the best director Payne were all later nominated for Academy Awards for their work on the film. Total income $1,201,000 I’ve ever worked with.” Fundraising A new record of $300,000 was raised in % & special events — Bruce Dern at Feature V on Alexander Payne support Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater, 9 with more than 1,600 people in attendance at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

Management % & general 11 80% Total programming expense

1 Photo by Dana Damewood. 3 2 Photo by Kyle Blaney. 3 Photo by Chris Machian. *Figures have not yet been audited at time of publication. Many thanks to the following Film Streams contributors for their support

of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. David & Melanie Hecker Suzanne Singer Supporters Nancy K. Hemmingsen Jill Slupe Advisory Mary Beth & Dan Hunt Dave & Leigh Snow Dale & Ginny Inglis Jim Squires Board Gifts & Carolyn Ireland Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Dede McFayden-Donahue John Stanfield Jackson Street Booksellers Bob & Karen Sundell Donations $1,000 – $2,499 & Pat Donahue & Chris Lann Stanfield Dr. Maurice L. Jay Gregory G. Swanson Kurt Andersen Anonymous* Ben & Janna Drickey Don & Julie Stavneak Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Janet & Jerry Syslo Danny Lee Ladely JK Barker Foundation Laura Dye & Vince Di Meglio Deborah & Michael Sullivan Robert L. Ottemann David & Nancy Thompson $20,000+ Mogens & Cindy Bay Bill & Deanne Fairfield Jim & Deb Suttle & Kim Kalkowski Duane & Monte Thompson Robb Nansel Anonymous Bill & Monica Blizek Bev & Dick Fellman Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Rodney & Marilyn Thompson Board of Directors Joel Schlessinger Film Streams Douglas County Visitor Dr. Frederick Bronski Ron & Mary Ferdig & Christopher Tjaden Mike & Barb Kelly Janice & Richard Tiggelaar Improvement Fund Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Mauro & Christine Fiore Judy Vann & Family Hani Kenefick Barbara Tripp Laura Alley Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Rachel Jacobson Staff The Holland Foundation Burlington Capital Group Kim M. Folta Carolyn McNamara Seth, Jordan & Bill Kerrey David & Carol Van Metre & John Wagner Janet & Harry Klein Founder/Executive Director National Endowment Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Julie Bunker & Linda Fousse Matt Vandenack Roger duRand for the Arts Creighton University Bruce Frasier Don & Angie Wells Susan Ann Koenig Irv & Gail Veitzer Joe Knapp Nebraska Arts Council Jesuit Community Tobacco Free U - Lisa Fuchs Christine Young Dick & Deb Koesters Pat & Judd Wagner Finance Patrick Kinney The Sherwood Foundation Linda & Tim Daugherty Rick & Mary Fulton Kristin Zahra Leo Kollman Kirby Warren Charles Gifford Theater Staff The Todd & Betiana Simon Karen & Robert Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Robyn & Jim Kortan Nathan Weinert Communications Director John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Committee Foundation Carol Dworak Ellyn Grant Whitney West David Jacobson Sean Pratt Paul & Annette Smith Gary & Kathy Ensz Kimberly Grassmeyer $250 – $499 David & Cydney Koukol Sheri Kennedy & Todd White Weitz Family Foundation Catherine & Terry Ferguson Vic Gutman & Associates Marie & Jack Kubat Judy & Jim Wigton Rachel Jacobson Tina Cherica Hallie Sharkey Theater Staff Alan & Gail Fuss John Hansen Anonymous**** Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Chauncey Wilkins MD Founder/Director Development Associate Terry & Judy Haney Roderic & Donna Hewlett Mr. & Mrs. Tim Abariotes Mary Ann Lamanna Jason Kulbel & Melissa Williams Mark Javitch $10,000 – $19,999 Holly & Bruce Hoberman Christine & Bradley Hinton James Olsen & Kelly Adair Kathryn Larimer Mary Beth & Jim Winner Daniel Lonergan Kevin Rooney Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Polly & Ted Hoff Shari Hofschire Jane Alseth Amy Wolfe Mark Javitch Molly Welsh Mary Coady-Leeper Theater Staff Mike & Susan Lebens Andy Holland Susan Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. 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Kenefick Bev Fellman Shift Manager Roger Blauwet Sean & Christine Malloy Parker Family Foundation & Cheryle Manasil Steve & Leslie Bogue Liz Ryan & Steve Langan Matt Maine Bluestem Prairie Foundation Dr. Mark Beverly Braun Malone & Company Mark Hoeger Robert M. Patterson Katie Weitz, PhD; Chair Roger & Jody duRand & Bonnie Gill Manhart Brent & Karen Burmood Tom Marfisi In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky Robert Cook Jean Ann Ballinger Mark Kratina Projectionist Beth Eliason Jackson Martis Brad & Johanna Marr Janie Kulakofsky & Ward Peters Steve & JJ Burnham Theater Staff The Gifford Foundation Carrie & Ed May Chris McClellan In Honor of Mike & Susan Lebens Robert Patterson Jill & Terry Petersen James & Anne Carroll Nancy & David Jacobson Richard McFayden Susan & Steve McWhorter Dawn Dinsdale Connie White Tom & Patti Peterson Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Julie Rowse Jetton Charitable Fund Mary & John C. 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Nebraska Over 13,000 patrons came to the Ruth Sokolof Theater to watch Bruce Dern and Will Forte roadtrip across our fair state, making NEBRASKA our most popular film of all time. The film opened at our cinema in Omaha with a Special Engagement on Friday, November 15, the same night it premiered in New York and Los Angeles. The next weekend, we pulled in the second highest box office gross among the 28 theaters in 13 much larger markets where the film was showing, almost double the national per-screen average.

Photo by Kyle Blaney.