From the beginning, the "idea" of Avenue Pictures has been to develop an entertainment opportunity in Omaha and provide a platform for its entertainment professionals.  This belief of creating an opportunity platform in Omaha, has inspired the idea and the creation of the Omaha Film Group. In early spring of 2007, Derek Baker applied the basic foundation and mission of Avenue Pictures with Christopher Norton at 510 Cinema to co-found the Omaha Film Group. O.F.G, was created with the purpose of promoting the local film community and creating an environment where filmmakers can realize their ideas.

Through networking, training, and on-set apprenticing, we have created a working/teaching studio that will provide filmmakers & actors with opportunities to learn from the industry's best both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, OFG is working to bring various productions from around the world to Omaha and the surrounding areas.

Our current feature project "Ulterior Motives" certainly did provide a platform for local actors, production crew, costumers, hair and make up, locations manager and transportation to name a few. With over 200 people involved we were able to provide the entertainment community of Omaha a platform, if only for a while.

2007 has been a busy year. Thanks to Sho Raikar and Sofi Novakovic, Derek Baker of Avenue Pictures signed on with the feature film, For Love of Amy.
as the Associate Producer. Filming began June 10th and wrapped in early July 2007. Director Ted Lange did an outstanding job , bringing this story to life. It was an amazing project and truly an honor to help this project along and work with John Beasley  and so many talented members of cast and crew.