“Get Wrecked”

by Charisma Johnson

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What If A Film Set Built Futures?

Locations become classrooms. Filmmaking becomes workforce development.

Our
Mission

Workforce Development
& Mentorship

We use film as a platform for workforce development and mentorship. Our initiatives emphasize community engagement, career alignment, and economic impact.


The set is our classroom
Mentorship is our method
Workforce development is the outcome
Economic impact is our goal

Our
Team

Nathan Else

Executive Director

NFI is led by Nathan Else, a lifelong Omaha creative and advocate for the arts. Born and raised in Omaha, he attended Lothrop Elementary, Clifton Hill, and Central, where he developed his passion for the arts. He then earned his graphic design education in Iowa City.

With 25 years of marriage and three children raised in Omaha, he understands this community deeply and is committed to creating opportunities for young filmmakers to learn, work, and stay in Nebraska.

UNO

Ken White

Board of Directors

UNO

Fiserv

Jen Else

Board of Directors

Fiserv

Develop

Eva Gilbreath

Volunteer Social Media Coordinator

Develop

Applied Underwriters

Josue Garcia

Volunteer Creative Producer

Applied Underwriters

Our Films

2024

written by Anthony Ochoa

Shot Fall/Winter 2024

2025

written by MJ Atayi

Shot Spring/Summer 2025

Get Wrecked

2026

written by Charisma Johnson

Shooting Summer 2026

Our Impact. So far.

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Films Produced
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Mentors On-Set
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Students On-Set
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Local Businesses Supported
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Why This
Matters

Nebraska has amazing stories of amazing people who do amazing things and NFI is focused on helping our state reap the benefits. Your support doesn’t just provide gainful employment and professional connections, it makes it all happen here at home.

We use film as a platform for workforce development and mentorship. Our initiatives emphasize economic impact, career alignment, and community engagement.

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