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Bob Lindenmayer is the director of Making Megaforce - coming to the Omaha Film Festival on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 8:15 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 5.The synopsis, from the OFF site: It’s widely regarded as one of the worst movies of the Eighties......and we’re making a documentary about how awesome it is.Starring Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show), 1982’s ‘Megaforce’ is packed with futuristic vehicles, spandex jumpsuits, insane stunts, and corny dialogue. It’s an adolescent adventure that time has forgotten.But one man remembers: director Bob Lindenmayer, and he’s on a quest to convince the rest of the world just how amazing this under-appreciated stunt-filled spectacle is. The world’s biggest ‘Megaforce’ fan, Bob owns a fleet of fully operational dune buggies and motorcycles from the film.At first, Bob’s mission is pretty straightforward – chronicle the making of this box-office flop through cast and crew interviews. But when he meets his hero, Barry Bostwick, the film takes a left turn and becomes something more than a documentary – it becomes a hilarious and touching tribute to the power of fandom, friendship, and flying motorcycles.For more information, to view the trailer and to purchase tickets, click here. To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Life After series creator | director Lisa Downs that’s referenced, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska Medicine to build $99 million clinic in midtown Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Douglas County GOP challenges candidacy of Democrat Mark Martinez for sheriff - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha City Council approves permit for Ponca Tribe of Nebraska health, wellness center - from WOWT

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Ken White is a screenwriting professor at UNO & writer, director and co-producer of Wed the Dark - coming to the Omaha Film Festival Sunday, March 15th 2026 at 2:10 PM Aksarben Cinema Screen 5.The synopsis, from the OFF site:After the death of her fiancée, a young woman retreats to a remote Montana fire lookout to grieve, but when reciting their vows summons the ghost of her beloved, she must learn to let go of the past before being drawn so deeply into its shadow that she’s unable to return.For more information, to view the trailer and to purchase tickets, click here.ALSO…* Bicyclist dies after being hit by semi in downtown Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Migrant mom detained by ICE released on bond, per immigration judge - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘Valuable for our community’: New details on ‘Stadium District’ project in downtown Omaha - from KETV

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Erik Thorstensen is Director of Digital Initiatives & Production for the Omaha Symphony and the director / producer of Composing Kaneko - coming to the Omaha Film Festival on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 5:50 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 5.The synopsis, from the OFF site:In 2023, the Omaha Symphony commissioned GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-nominated composer Andy Akiho to write a piece inspired by and in honor of Jun Kaneko, legendary ceramic artist. This film tells the behind-the-scenes story of the composition’s unique beginnings, how it changed over the course of the writing process, the logistics of the performance, and the importance of new music all woven within the concert footage of the world premiere.For more information, to view the trailer and to purchase tickets, click here. ALSO…* ‘We do not accept him’: Omaha residents from Iran react to new Supreme Leader - from WOWT* Daegan Page Foundation offers support to families of fallen service members through new initiative - from KETV* Nebraska World War II veteran becomes oldest organ donor - from Omaha World-Herald

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Marc Longbrake is the Executive Director of the Omaha Film Festival.For more information, the schedule and tickets for this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here.To listen to the first part of Marc’s episode, click here. To listen to Marc’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the history and evolution of the fest: click here for part one, and here for part two.To listen to the episode with Sundance breakout star & wunderkind director Daisy Friedman that’s referenced: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to the episode with Lauren Vana & Tony Bonacci on Cry Night, click here. ALSO…* Milestone reached on bumpy road to northeast Omaha business park buoyed by $90M from state - from Nebraska Examiner* Vinny’s Tree Service appeals city rejection, says owner, convicted ex-councilman share name, not role - from WOWT* With the Sarpy County Museum forced to close, focus changes for volunteer staff - from Omaha World-Herald

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Marc Longbrake is the Executive Director of the Omaha Film Festival. For more information, the schedule and tickets for this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here.To listen to Marc’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the history and evolution of the fest that’s referenced: click here for part one, and here for part two. To listen to Academy Award-nominated director Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough on The Body Politic: click here. To listen to Josh Sabey on Blue Baby: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to David M. Weiss & Dean Battiato on The RoseMan of Omaha: click here for part one, and here for part two.ALSO…* Nebraska soldier killed in Kuwait remembered as ‘a really good person to have as a friend’ - from Omaha World-Herald* Visit Nebraska reveals 70 featured stops for travelers in 2026 ‘Passport’ program - from Nebraska Examiner* 100-year-old Nebraska man becomes oldest organ donor in United States history - from KMTV

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Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO of Poll The Vote.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on the POPVOX Foundation, click here. To listen to Heather’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the magnifying glass search icon on the upper right of the page.ALSO…* Nebraska soldier one of six killed in U.S. war on Iran - from Nebraska Public Media* Spoiler allegations fly as five Nebraskans join US Senate race just before deadline - from Omaha World-Herald* Northwest Omaha growth drives MUD to build $45M pump station and 12 million gallon reservoir - from KMTV

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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska.For more information on her campaign, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three.To listen to her last appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Herbster decides not to run for Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Public Media* Is Omaha getting ‘snookered’ in roughly half-billion-dollar infrastructure project? - from Nebraska Examiner* World-Herald to close downtown Omaha printing press, outsource production - from Omaha World-Herald

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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska.For more information on her campaign, click here.To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. To listen her last appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* Iranians at Islamic Center of Omaha hope for quick end of conflict, congregation leader says - from KETV* Three earthquakes reported in Nebraska on Sunday; Community members react - from WOWT* Holiday Inn continues waterpark operations after shutdown order by health department - from KMTV

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Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO of Poll The Vote.To listen to yesterday’s episode on We Make Omaha’s Growth & Development survey that’s discussed, click here. To listen to Heather’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the magnifying glass search icon on the upper right of the page.ALSO…* Omaha murder suspect skirted domestic, sexual assault charges - from Omaha World-Herald* Mom of one of two girls killed in Fremont plant explosion files lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels - from KETV* Former U.S. Marshal Mark Martinez runs for Douglas County Sheriff - from Nebraska Examiner

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To take the ‘We Make Omaha’ Growth & Development survey, click here. ALSO…* ‘Just surreal’: Omaha driver describes moment his car collapsed into sinkhole - from KETV* New pastor at Omaha’s North Salem Baptist Church adds to storied legacy ahead of installation - from WOWT* St. Cecelia Cathedral School moms lead $350,000 gym renovation campaign - from KMTV

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