Introducing your 2026 Benson Film Festival featured artists!
We're proud to collaborate with 6 local artists to showcase limited edition merch, a video art installation, and live art sessions.
Experience local art this weekend at Benson Theatre!
See the artists ⬇️
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com/artists
Join us at 11 Eleven for our first-ever Awards Reception! Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail as we close out the 2026 festival and celebrate Benson’s favorite films. 🏆
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com
Emerging and established filmmakers are invited to our networking mixer! Whether you're a seasoned pro, student filmmaker, or looking to begin your filmmaking journey, we hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of connection and collaboration. Featuring a live art session by Duke Williams.
Sunday Funday at the Benson Film Festival! ✨
Start your day off with brunch at SET The Bar as we celebrate our filmmakers! Enjoy a special mimosa and discounts for festival pass holders. Join us for a special toast to the filmmakers at 10:45 before we head to the theatre. Free & open to the public.
But wait, there's more! Close out your night at the Syd with DJ Grazy! $5 / free with All-Access Pass (21+)
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com
Live music is BACK during our Red Carpet Happy Hour Reception! Frankie Chiaro takes over the stage for a show you don’t want to miss. Check out the special cocktail menu and local beer offerings in the lobby and enjoy a live art session by Candi Jay. This event is free and open to the public. 🎸
Saturday is PACKED with festival fun! ✨
Start the day with Saturday Morning Cartoons and a live art session by Angela Behrens. Load up on free coffee & pastries courtesy of Hardy Coffee and enjoy a free cereal bar! 🥣
Following the film screenings, head over to our Pinball & Patio Party! Grab your quarters and hit the games at Beercade, or enjoy a beverage on the back patio at St Andrew's. Discounts are available to festival pass holders.
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com
Next Friday, we open up the Benson Theatre with our Red Carpet Happy Hour Reception! ✨
Show off your red carpet style and snap a photo with Party Booth Omaha. Check out the special cocktail menu while experiencing a live art session. Pick up your festival passes and check out the merch table!
Take a stroll through our historic neighborhood and discover the public art, galleries, and artist studios that bring Benson to life.
🌐 Head to bensoncreativedistrict.org to view the public art map and learn more.
Start your festival weekend off with some Benson flavor! Festivities begin next Thursday with our Festival Kickoff Party and Thursday Gallery Night in the Benson Creative District. ✨
Join us at Krug Park to pick up your festival pass, meet fellow attendees, enjoy discounts, and grab new merch! 📽️
2026 Film Programming: Student Films 📽️
We'd like to introduce you to the next generation of filmmakers with these 10 inspiring student films.
🌐 Visit bensonfilmfest.com/films to learn more.
2026 Film Programming: Animated Films, Experimental Films, Music Videos 📽️
These 14 intriguing films push the boundaries of craft and storytelling through animation, music, and artistic experimentation.
🌐 Visit bensonfilmfest.com/films to learn more.
2026 Film Programming: Documentary Films 📽️
We're proud to bring these 10 powerful, informative, and moving documentaries to our community.
🌐 Visit bensonfilmfest.com/films to learn more.
2026 Film Programming: Narrative Films 📽️
You'll laugh, cry, and contemplate as you experience these 18 captivating narrative films from local, national, and international filmmakers.
🌐 Visit bensonfilmfest.com/films to learn more.
It will soon be time to take your seats at the Benson Theatre! Head to our website to see showtimes for our 2026 film programming. 📽️
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com/films
2026 official film selections are live on our website! 📽️
🌐 Head to bensonfilmfest.com/films to see the complete lineup.
Showtimes to be announced next week.
🌐 Head to helloauthento.com/calendar to learn more and discover more events!
🗓️ APRIL COMMUNITY CALENDAR ✨
The Omaha creative community is about to be showered with amazing events this month! ☔
Here are some of the upcoming highlights. ⚡
🎨 Benson First Friday
⚓ Undercurrents at the Dock
🖌️ Art Battle Omaha
📽️ Benson Film Festival
♻️ Recycle Omaha Festival
Join us during First Friday in the Benson Creative District for our Popcorn Pop-up! Learn about the upcoming festival and be among the first to learn about the film selections. 🍿
✨ free popcorn & beverages
✨ free stickers
✨ discounted merch
✨ enter to win a festival pass
✨ volunteer sign-up
Tickets for the 2026 Benson Film Festival go on sale April 1st! 🎟️
More details on our website or Eventbrite page. ⬇️
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com/tickets
This monthly series brings together artists and performers for an evening of raw creative energy and expression in a small but mighty DIY space. Ready to share your creativity on Benson's Tiniest Stage? You're invited to apply for future Undercurrents sessions! ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Undercurrents at the Dock: Session 004 ⚓
Don't be a fool, join us for some live art, live music, and live poetry during April First Friday in the Benson Creative District!
4.3.26 / 7-9 pm / Trudy's Artist Studios - 2814 N 60th St
Join us for the 5th edition of the Benson Film Festival, April 23-26 in the Benson Creative District! 📽️
Schedule, film selections, and tickets coming soon.
🌐 bensonfilmfest.com
In Episode 48 of Arts & Crafts, the fellas explore the intersection of audience and intentionality in their creative practices. Are we as a creative community creating for ourselves, to spread a message, for someone else, or are we just trying to be seen?
Now on tap on your favorite streaming app!
✨NEW EPISODE✨
On the latest episode of Arts & Crafts, Jon, Ben, and Reid chat about who we are creating for and the intentionality behind their creative practices. Are we as a creative community still creating for ourselves, to spread a message, for someone else, or are we simply trying to be seen?
