Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Sep 16, 2025 12:00 PM

Laurie Richards & Sean Flattery

Laurie Richards is the program manager for the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a film theater that features wide diversity of cinema, including American and international independent films, documentaries, experimental films and video, and classic revivals. Prior to joining the Ross in 2023, Richards was the state film officer for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for 28 years. In that role, she worked with scores of movie projects filmed on location in Nebraska and brought nationally known directors and actors to the state, generating millions in state revenue.

Sean Flattery, Creative Director at Eleanor Creative, is board president of the Friends of the Ross, a membership organization that provides support through fund-raising, outreach, and community engagement.