Omaha moviemaker says state-funded venture paralyzed as DED stretches suspension of $5M grant

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 25, 2026

Words: 1,162

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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OMAHA — Randy J. Goodwin sits alone these days at Fallen Giant Films headquarters, a space rented with state dollars that stretches across much of the 11th floor of a trendy midtown Omaha highrise.

Eight months ago he was surrounded by interns, office workers and a crew that shot and processed movie segments. Since December, not even Goodwin shows up regularly.

“We can’t work. We can’t do post production. We haven’t been able to …

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