named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Coast-to-Coast Festival
Annual festival and training program for Afro-descendant and Indigenous filmmakers in Colombia to exchange stories and strengthen collaborative work
ICARO: Identity for the Audiovisual Creation of Original Stories
Filmmaking workshops with Indigenous youth in Peru producing films in native languages
Our Mekong, Our Say Fellowship
Video storytelling fellowship for journalists and content producers in the Mekong region on natural resource governance
Trust in Docs Initiative
Collaborative research and standards-setting strategy to establish global ethical practices in nonfiction filmmaking and build audience film literacy
Vertical Film Workshop
Training and competition for Indonesian high school students on vertical filmmaking addressing gender-based violence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 2 activities
- Implements multimedia content creation programs for vulnerable communitiesSupports the creation of films and multimedia content by and for vulnerable populations, including displaced youth, refugees, and underrepresented groups, to inform, inspire, and amplify their voices. Includes production support for documentaries, short films, and TV series.
- Provides filmmaking and media training through FilmAid U and other programsOffers online and in-person educational courses, workshops, and fellowships in filmmaking, journalism, storytelling, and post-production to youth, citizen journalists, and content producers in multiple countries including Myanmar, Liberia, Moldova, Peru, and the Mekong region.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Collaborates with humanitarian and cultural organizations to expand media impactPartners with international organizations such as Internews, Oxfam, IRC, IOM, and Cine Institute to co-produce films, deliver training, and implement media programs in crisis-affected regions.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Delivers film-based programming to provide life-saving information and psychological reliefUses film and media to deliver critical information and psychological support to refugees and marginalized communities globally, addressing issues such as health, human rights, and trauma. Programs are implemented in locations including Kakuma, Dadaab, Nairobi, Haiti, Yemen, and Kyrgyzstan.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funds and mentors emerging filmmakers and storytellers through the FilmAid NetworkOffers small grants and mentorship opportunities to filmmakers and storytellers in crisis-affected and marginalized communities through the FilmAid Network, enabling local content creation and professional development.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Produces research and impact documentation to communicate outcomesGenerates reports and impact assessments to document and communicate the effectiveness and reach of its media and training programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for cultural solutions to global humanitarian challengesParticipates in high-level forums such as the Lincoln Center Global Exchange and the #WithSyria campaign to advocate for the role of art and media in addressing global crises and promoting peace and human dignity.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$209
Contributions & grants$209100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$64K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$157K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves24.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALAN GERSHENFELD — DIRECTOR
- AMINA TIRANA — DIRECTOR
- ANABELLE DUNNE — DIRECTOR
- ARIC NOBOA — DIRECTOR
- CAROLINE BARON — DIRECTOR
- DR DAVEED FRAZIER — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT AARTS — DIRECTOR
- SHARON SWART — DIRECTOR
- SUDD OLAT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Funder — Major funder of FilmAid.
- Alternativa Film Project Partner — Partnered with FilmAid for the inaugural Alternativa Film Festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- AnimAction Partner — Collaborated to launch an animation program for young evacuees affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
- Antônio Fagulha Partner — Local art collective in Rio de Janeiro that led creative workshops for LGBTQ+ Black participants
- Bali Woman Crisis Center Partner — Provided support for films on gender-based violence in Penatahan Village, Bali
- Canal+ Afrique Government — Funding and broadcast partner for the TV series "Bangui Special Unit" in the Central African Republic
- Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management Partner — Collaborated with FilmAid and the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs to deliver a documentary filmmaking workshop in Georgia.
- Chicken Soup Programme Partner — Partnered to provide underprivileged children in Hong Kong with privately hosted entertainment experiences.
- Cine Institute Partner — Partnered to create a short film about community needs in Haiti.
- Democratic Voice of Burma Partner — Collaborating on a project to train citizen journalists and produce short documentaries on resilience in Myanmar
- Disney Partner — Partnered to screen family movie favorites in Haiti.
- Earth Journalism Network Partner — Co-supported a video storytelling fellowship for journalists in the Mekong region
- Espace Lingatere Partner — Cultural and artistic center in Bangui, CAR, producing the TV series "Bangui Special Unit" with FilmAid support
- FECONAMAI Partner — Federation of Native Maijuna Communities that hosted the premiere of Maijuna youth films at the XV Maijuna Congress
- FilmAid Network Network — Core network initiative of FilmAid International Inc. to connect global filmmakers and supporters.
- Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Partner — Co-conducted a documentary filmmaking workshop in Georgia with FilmAid, providing mentorship and hosting film screenings.
- Grupo Tabano Partner — Collaborated on filmmaking workshops with the Maijuna people in Peru
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association Funder — Major funder of FilmAid.
- Humans of Taiz Partner — Media group in Yemen collaborating on a documentary about climate change impacts on displaced communities
- Image Nation Abu Dhabi Partner — Collaborated with FilmAid to conduct film screenings and education-focused workshops in Syrian refugee camps in Jordan.
- ImageNation Abu Dhabi Partner — Collaborates with FilmAid on programs.
- International Organization for Migration (IOM) Partner — Partnered to produce and screen informational films on disease prevention, hurricane preparedness, and sanitation in Haiti.
- International Rescue Committee Partner — Collaborated with FilmAid and invited expansion of its activities.
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) Partner — Partnered to produce and screen informational films on disease prevention, hurricane preparedness, and sanitation in Haiti.
- Internews Network — FilmAid operates as a project of Internews, a 501(c)3 organization, to advance shared goals in media empowerment and community engagement.
- Internews Network — Member of a network or coalition associated with Internews.
- Internews Partner — Co-hosted the Coast-to-Coast Festival and training program in Colombia for three consecutive years
- Internews Partner — Partnered with FilmAid on the production of the 'Pandemic Generation' series in Kyrgyzstan under the USAID LHSS project.
- Internews Partner — Received the name and logo of FilmAid International, Inc. in 2021 and continues its mission as part of its global programs.
- Internews Indonesia Partner — Collaborated on a vertical film workshop and competition for high school students in Indonesia
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strategies · 5
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.
- Amplification of Marginalized Voices through Ethical Storytellingmethodology: amplify-local-voicesBy prioritizing community voices and developing ethical standards for documentary practice, FILMAID ensures authentic representation and systemic impact because avoiding misrepresentation builds trust and creates sustainable platforms for underrepresented storytellers.
- Community-Led Media for Local Relevance and Trustmethodology: community-centered_media_productionBy producing and supporting media that is created by communities in their own languages and grounded in local values and concerns, FILMAID increases relevance, trust, and impact because locally rooted storytelling ensures cultural accuracy and fosters ownership.
- Cultural and Psychological Rehabilitation through Filmmethodology: cultural-rehabilitation-through-filmBy using film screenings in post-conflict or repressive environments, FILMAID provides psychological relief and renews cultural identity because access to storytelling restores a sense of normalcy, hope, and belonging in traumatized communities.
- Film as a Catalyst for Dialogue and Educationmethodology: film-and-dialogueBy combining film screenings with facilitated dialogue and workshops, FILMAID promotes education and behavioral change because film creates emotional engagement that, when paired with structured reflection, leads to deeper understanding and empowerment — especially among girls and parents in refugee communities.
- Participatory Storytelling for Empowermentmethodology: participatory_storytellingBy training and enabling community members — especially youth and marginalized groups — to create and share their own stories through film and media, FILMAID fosters self-advocacy, healing, and social change because self-representation builds agency and counters misrepresentation.