named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Animation Workshop
Hands-on stop motion animation workshop led by professional animator Lisa LaBracio, teaching participants how to create their own animated films using various materials.
Art of the Interview
Workshop and conversation series led by Warren Etheredge, offering insights into conducting interviews with public figures, drawing from his experience with over 3,000 interviews.
Summer Shorts Film Fest
Annual film festival featuring curated blocks of short films including documentaries, narratives, and animations, organized around thematic programs such as FOR KID’S SAKE, FOR ART’S SAKE, and FOR MOM’S SAKE.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 4 activities
- Hosts film screenings and thematic short film programsOrganizes and hosts curated screening events including "Expressly Local Shorts," "For Art's Sake Shorts," "For Kids' Sake Shorts," and "Stage to Screen NYC: Selected Shorts," featuring works by Hudson Valley filmmakers and thematic collections, often accompanied by filmmaker Q&As and discussions.
- Hosts public critique sessions for emerging filmmakersOffers public critique sessions where aspiring filmmakers can submit short films for review and feedback by lead programmers to improve craft and festival readiness.
- Operates Denizen Theatre as performance venueOperates the Denizen Theatre in downtown New Paltz, NY, as a venue for theatrical productions, film festivals, and community arts events, including the Summer Shorts Film Fest since its launch in 2020.
- Organizes annual Summer Shorts Film FestProduces and presents the multi-day Summer Shorts Film Fest, showcasing over 35 short films across thematic blocks, including genre-specific and local filmmaker categories, with events held annually since 2020 in New Paltz, NY, and continuing through 2026.
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Presents annual Summer Shorts Festival of New American Short PlaysStaged the Summer Shorts Festival of New American Short Plays at 59E59 Theaters in New York City for thirteen consecutive seasons (2007–2019), producing approximately six world premiere one-act plays each year, totaling over 90 new theatrical works by 60 writers.
- Produces and stages original theatrical worksProduces and stages new American plays, including full productions such as "Sparring Partner," "Ibis," "The Plot," and "The Dark Clothes of Night," as well as series of short plays presented annually under the Summer Shorts banner.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Hosts educational workshops and professional development sessionsProvides hands-on educational workshops in animation and narrative development, including a stop motion and mixed-media animation workshop led by Lisa LaBracio and a Storyfinding®-based narrative development session led by Warren Etheredge, aimed at emerging artists.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts panel discussions and public conversations with artistsFacilitates panel discussions and public conversations with filmmakers and playwrights on topics such as collaborative filmmaking, cinematic narrative, and the stage-to-screen process, featuring participants like Warren Etheredge, Sylvia Sichel, Abigail Zealey Bess, Neil LaBute, and Nitza Wilon.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Presents competitive awards for short filmsRecognizes excellence in short filmmaking through six competitive awards presented in a public ceremony, including categories for directing, performance, genre, and a special award for local short films.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$35K97%
Program service revenue$1K3%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN J KANDEL | PRESIDENT | 20 | $23K |
board members · 4
- DAVID STONE — DIRECTOR
- ILENE ROSEN FLOWERS — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER BROWN STONE — DIRECTOR
- TOBY HORN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- 59E59 Theaters Partner — Hosted the Summer Shorts festival of new American one-act plays for thirteen consecutive seasons.
- 59E59 Theaters Partner — Venue partner where the Summer Shorts Festival was performed annually from 2007 to 2019.
- ALBERT INNAURATO Partner — Playwright whose work was produced by Throughline Artists in the 2014 Summer Shorts festival.
- Abigail Zealey Bess Partner — Panelist in the "Collaboration Reimagined" discussion and award-winning filmmaker collaborating with Throughline Artists.
- Alexander Dinelaris Partner — Directed "Acolyte" as part of the 2017 Summer Shorts festival.
- BILLY HOPKINS Partner — Director who collaborated with Throughline Artists on the production of "The Sky and the Limit" in 2014.
- Claire Zajdel Partner — Playwright whose work "The Plot" was produced by Throughline Artists.
- Cornish College for the Arts Network — Warren Etheredge, Lead Programmer of the festival, teaches screenwriting and filmmaking at the institution.
- Craig Shankles Funder — Provides awards for the Summer Shorts Film Fest ceremony.
- DANIEL REITZ Partner — Playwright whose work was produced by Throughline Artists in the 2014 Summer Shorts festival.
- DENIZEN Theatre Partner — Partnered to create the SUMMER SHORTS FILM FEST.
- DENIZEN Theatre Partner — Presented the Summer Shorts Film Fest in partnership with Throughline Artists in New Paltz, NY.
- Denizen Theatre Partner — Host venue for the Summer Shorts Film Fest, serving as the primary screening location.
- ERIC LANE Partner — Playwright whose work was produced by Throughline Artists in the 2014 Summer Shorts festival.
- Eric Lane Partner — Playwright whose work "Ibis" was produced by Throughline Artists.
- FRED BERNER Partner — Director who collaborated with Throughline Artists on the production of "Sec. 310, Row D, Seats 5 and 6" in 2014.
- FilmFreeway Partner — Platform used for accepting film submissions to the Summer Shorts Film Fest.
- J.J. Kandel Partner — Directed "Wedding Bash" as part of the 2017 Summer Shorts festival.
- J.J. Kandel Partner — Director who directed the play "Sparring Partner" for Throughline Artists.
- JACK HOFSISS Partner — Director who collaborated with Throughline Artists on the production of "Doubtless" in 2014.
- James P. Rees Partner — Director who directed the play "The Plot" for Throughline Artists.
- Kel Haney Partner — Collaborates with Kel Haney as director of "Glenburn 12 WP"
- Kel Haney Partner — Directed "A Woman" as part of the 2017 Summer Shorts festival.
- Lisa LaBracio Partner — Collaborates with animation artist Lisa LaBracio to lead a hands-on workshop on stop motion and mixed-media techniques.
- MARIA MILEAF Partner — Director who collaborated with Throughline Artists on the production of "The Mulberry Bush" in 2014.
- MATTHEW RAUCH Partner — Director who collaborated with Throughline Artists on the production of "Riverbed" in 2014.
- METRO-NORTH Partner — Provides rail access to Poughkeepsie, facilitating visitor access to the DENIZEN Theatre in New Paltz.
- Maria Mileaf Partner — Directed "Playing God" as part of the 2017 Summer Shorts festival.
- Matthew Lopez Partner — Produces play "The Sentinels" written by Matthew Lopez
- Mimi O'Donnell Partner — Directed "Jack" as part of the 2017 Summer Shorts festival.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Creativity Modelmethodology: collaborative_cinemaBy rejecting auteur-driven filmmaking in favor of collective ownership, the organization fosters shared creative agency, because hyper-collaborative processes produce more inclusive, innovative narratives and lower barriers to artistic participation.
- Community-Centered Artistic Platformmethodology: community-curated programmingBy curating regional talent and designing inclusive, family-friendly programming, the organization strengthens local engagement with the arts, because community-curated and intergenerational formats increase accessibility and deepen cultural rootedness.
- Mentorship-Based Artistic Preservationmethodology: mentorship-based preservationBy connecting established professionals with emerging artists, the organization preserves the art of storytelling in film and live theatre through intergenerational knowledge transfer, because sustained mentorship strengthens artistic continuity and deepens craft.
- Storyfinding® for Emotionally Resonant Narrativesmethodology: storyfindingBy using the Storyfinding® method to draw on personal emotional experiences, the organization creates character-based stories that are both deeply personal and universally resonant, because authentic emotional grounding increases narrative impact and audience connection.