The Prairie Lights Film Festival was a film showcase dedicated to Nebraska made films and Nebraska filmmakers. It recently just finished its 7th and final year. We thank all of the people who supported us over the years. Go make a movie!

Non competitive. We don't believe in pitting filmmakers against each other. Our festival is just a showcase and it is our intention to put as many films as we can on a historic big screen and bring the magic of the movies to low budget filmmakers.

Note: WE DO NOT ACCEPT FOREIGN FILMS! Submissions MUST be by Nebraska filmmakers or made in the state of Nebraska. This film festival is dedicated to films from Nebraska. Please provide information regarding how your film relates to Nebraska. Without it, your film will be disqualified.

The Prairie Lights Film Festival accepts any and all films, be they short films, music videos, feature lengths, art, comedy, horror, and everything in between. We put no restrictions on content. However, this is a festival devoted to Nebraska made films and/or Nebraska born filmmakers. Only films created by Nebraska filmmakers (be they in state or out of state) will be considered.

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  • Chill vibes and cool people.

    February 2021
  • Fantastic festival. Very sad that this was the last year but honored i was able to get two films in :)

    January 2020
  • Siouxland Videos

    I appreciated my Outlaw Trail video of being screened at the festival. Met lots of nice people, too bad such a small crowd for so many good films.

    November 2019
  • Wasn't able to attend but their response time for submission notifications was superb and was quick to communicate with me in terms of securing my movie. Great work.

    October 2019
  • I had a really great time last year watching my film at Prairie Lights. Venue was great, everyone was very helpful, and I met a lot of great people also. Can not wait for this years. Well done!

    May 2019