a Sling and
a Stone
Our Partnership:
a Sling and a Stone is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner to Fallen Giant Films. Together, we cultivate inclusive education, innovative partnerships, and transformative storytelling that empower people and strengthen communities across Nebraska.
Our Mission:
To empower Nebraska’s creative economy by cultivating inclusive education, innovative partnerships, and transformative storytelling – growing a sustainable, values-driven film industry from the Heartland out.
Our Purpose:
We strengthen Nebraska’s film and media ecosystem through accessible training, community partnerships, and forward-thinking production practices. By working hand-in-hand with production entities like Fallen Giant Films, we build workforce pipelines, educational opportunities, and storytelling platforms that elevate both people and place.
Our Values:
Creativity • Responsibility • Excellence • Diversity • Education • Nurturing • Conservation • Encouragement
Our Impact Areas: – Apprenticeships & Career Pathways: Hands-on learning for students, veterans, and emerging filmmakers.
– Workforce Development: Building sustainable film infrastructure and skills pipelines statewide.
– Community Storytelling: Projects that amplify local voices and share authentic Nebraska stories.
– Diversity & Access: Expanding inclusion and opportunity for underrepresented creators.
Programs & Initiatives:
– Creative Futures Apprenticeship Program
– Neighborhood Stories Film Series
– Storyteller Seed Fund
Together, FGF and a Sling and a Stone are building a values-driven creative ecosystem – one that empowers storytellers, strengthens communities, and fuels economic growth across Nebraska.
Partner with us – through film, education, or philanthropy – and help shape the future of storytelling in the Heartland.
