Laurie Richards Flicka Films, LLC
Stories from Nebraska
Since 2003
Laurie Richards Flicka Films, LLC
Stories from Nebraska
Since 2003
Just when everything seems about perfect, someone leaves the barn door open and all hell breaks loose. At least, that’s what it feels like for thirty-two year old Kate Fox. This pastoral and bucolic setting is not what is seems. Kate risks everything to find the truth and save her family and way of life.
PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT
FLICKA FILMS
FOCUSING on independent narrative features, shorts and documentaries made in Nebraska, Flicka Films has been producing work since 2003.
(On location with Cameron Crowe/Scottsbluff - Elizabethtown, 2003)
What We Do
Flicka Films, LLC is a sole proprietorship of producer/director Laurie Richards. The office is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The FOCUS of the business is to bring narratives of the human condition to the screen. Historically, FF has been involved with documenting the arts in Nebraska. The Video Project of Nebraska Artists was produced with Bill Ganzel of Ganzel Group Communications and funded in part by several local supporting organizations; the Nebraska Arts Council, the Cooper Foundation, Woods Charitable Fund, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. The project was sponsored by the Museum of Nebraska Art, the Sheldon Museum of Art, the Joslyn Art Museum and the Nebraska Art Teachers Association, and the Nebraska Department of Education. The future will continue with documentaries and additional works of narrative format. (Photo: Legend Buttes, Ft. Robinson)
COMPLETED PROJECTS
2006: My Friend Norman, The Man From Aberdeen
Norman Geske is the Director Emeritus of the Sheldon Museum of Art. This feature length documentary recalls the impact this one person has had on the arts in Nebraska and around the world. The documentary is divided into nine chapters depicting his journey at home and abroad. Each chapter represents his involvement while director of the Sheldon from 1958-1983 and beyond. He never stopped learning. The documentary won FIRST PLACE at the Fort Omaha Film Conference in 2007. The DVD can be found at the Lincoln City Libraries and in the archives of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Norman was born in Aberdeen. SD, in 1915. He left us in 2014.
Norman in Paris
The documentary is created in chapter format, each chapter standing alone. Norman Geske traveled to Paris regularly. It was his favorite city on the planet. Richards had the pleasure of accompanying him on numerous trips to the City of Lights where they visited museums, book stores, parks and much more.
Norman in New York
Norman was constantly engaged in the arts. He also loved NYC and was enthralled by the GATES in Central Park. His impact on the arts is seen in several chapters of the video and include the creation of the Sheldon with Philip Johnson; Building the Sheldon Art Association; Curator of the American wing of the 1968 Venice Biennale; developing Nebraska's Revolutionary Bicentennial Sculpture Project; The Museum of Nebraska Art - Kearney; The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center; Authority on American painter, Ralph Albert Blakelock and, his influence on the Artist.
ADDITONAL PROJECTS:
2013: Philip Johnson/Dedication Day
Flicka Films combines historic stills, audio and film footage to present the process of Philip Johnson's design of the Sheldon and the involvement with Olga Sheldon and the Art Association in this 30 minute video. The DVD is in the UNL Archives.
2013: Nebraska Artists Project
With Bill Ganzel and Ganzel Group Communications and Flicka FIlms, a teaching tool for the fine arts was created based on the Nebraska Dept. of Education's teaching standards adopted by many schools across the state. It is a tool on the internet and can be seen and used by everyone. http://www.nebraskaartists.org/ (Photo of artist Mary Zicafoose, from the Omaha World Herald)
2013: Cultural Pioneers: A History of the Nebraska Art Association
Ganzel Group and Flicka FIlms created this video for the 125th Anniversary of the Nebraska Art Association. http://ganzelgroup.com/movies/SheldonOpening.html
Awards and Honors
Reaching Out
Richards has had numerous encounters with film and media talent throughout her career. She has had the pleasure of meeting a number of industry professionals, filmmakers and actors filming on location in Nebraska. As the State Film Officer for Nebraska, she has worked with Alexander Payne, Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa, Bruce Cohen, Celia Costas, Cameron Crowe, Andrea Arnold, Chloe Zhoe, Brady Jandreau, Molley Asher, Ethan and Joel Coen, Zoe Kazan, Bill Heck and many others.
The Ross Media Arts Center
Partnering with the Friends of the Ross Media Arts Center has been rewarding and fun. John Waters visited recently and entertained the community with a great night of humor only John can deliver.
Awards and Honors
In 2016, Richards was honored with the Heart of the Arts Award by the city of Lincoln and the Lincoln Arts Council: https://www.facebook.com/DevelopNebraska/posts/congrats-to-laurie-richards-for-being-awarded-with-city-of-lincoln-ne-mayors-art/10154369989879708/. The award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding volunteer dedication to the arts and for making a major overall impact on the arts in Lincoln.
Additonal honors include recieving the prestigeous Mary Riepma Ross Award: http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/laurie-richards-receives-prestigious-mary-riepma-ross-award/article_bfd199a2-892e-11e7-a16e-53f402d6db7d.html
2017 MARY RIEPMA ROSS AWARD
The MARY RIEPMA ROSS AWARD is presented to an individual who has made a positive contribution to the arts and cinema in Nebraska. The award for this contribution is a cherished LIFE TIME PASS to the Ross Film Theatre. It was a lovely evening of singing and story-telling accompanied by the Jackie Allen Jazz Trio including a light-hearted roasting of the recipient. Past recipients include Sandy Dennis, Michael Hill, Alexander Payne, Joan Micklin Silver, John Beasley, Peter Fonda, James Coburn, Norman Geske, Lew Hunter, Frank Blythe, Lucy Buntain Comine , June Levine, Judy and Hal Hoppe and Danny Lee Ladely. It was a cherished and unforgettable moment. (Photo: Jackie Allen Trio)
https://film.nebraska.gov/the-mary-riepma-ross-award-presented-to-laurie-richards/
2020 Nebraska's Friend Award Recipient
It was a huge honor this year to receive "Nebraska's Friend Award" from the city of Seward. This community of 7300 people celebrates the 4th of July with a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm and has been doing so for 153 years. And this year's theme, "The Magic of the Movies" honored the 100th anniversary of the Seward Rivoli Theatre in the downtown square.
Due to the pandemic, the theme focused on "the family at home" and the celebrations became a wonderful virtual opportunity for the world to follow on line. As for being the Grand Marshal of the annual parade kicking off the community events, that will have to wait until next year when Seward plans on picking up the blue print for 2020 and running with it in 2021!
Go Seward! And thanks again for such a wonderful honor. I look forward to next year's hands on moment!
SEWARD 4th of JULY PARADE, 2021 - GRAND MARSHAL
Enjoyed the Governor's reception with dignitaries and other award winners! I rode in the Parade as the 2020 Grand Marshal. Thank you Seward, Nebraska's 4th of July City! I am honored to be your "Nebraskan's Friend" Award winner!
