named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cinefest
Annual multi-day classic film convention featuring rare and restored films from archives and studios, film memorabilia auctions, and guest appearances by film historians and critics; ran for 35 years
Halloween Horror Show
Annual triple-feature event presenting classic horror films, drawing large audiences each October
Monday Night Film Series
Weekly screening of classic films in 16mm and later digital format, hosted at local venues including The Spaghetti Warehouse, running continuously for nearly fifty years
Worse Than Bad Film Festival
Annual screening event showcasing obscure and critically panned films, such as "The Terror of Tiny Town," as a cult favorite during Halloween season
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What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Hosts ongoing weekly and special film screening seriesOperates a long-running weekly Monday night film series that has continued for decades across multiple venues, including themed events such as a triple-feature Halloween horror show and “The Worse Than Bad Film Festival.” Screenings have featured classic and cult films such as “Hamlet” and “Night of the Living Dead” at venues like the Onondaga County Civic Center and restaurant-based locations.
- Organizes and presents annual Cinefest film conventionProduces Cinefest, an annual classic film convention featuring film screenings, dealer spaces for film-related items, and attendance by up to 600 enthusiasts from around the world. The event was founded following experience with Cinecon and has been held for 35 years.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves classic motion picturesAdvances the preservation of classic motion pictures through curated screenings and archival programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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Total revenue$7K
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Total expenses$7K
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6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +27.0%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Cinecon Partner — Hosted Cinecon, a national classic film convention, which inspired the creation of Cinefest.
- George Eastman House Partner — Partner organization providing resources related to film history and preservation
- Leonard Maltin’s MOVIE CRAZY Partner — Partner website offering film criticism and entertainment news
- Rome Capitol Theatre Partner — Partner theater in Rome, NY, presenting film and cultural programming
- Theatre Historical Society Network — Member of a national network dedicated to preserving historic theaters
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Driven Open Access Modelmethodology: community-driven open accessBy hosting informal, open-house-style gatherings in personal spaces, we foster community engagement around film, because lowering barriers to entry and de-institutionalizing access encourages broader participation and shared ownership of cinematic culture.
- Film Preservation as Heritage Stewardshipmethodology: film_preservationBy preserving classic motion pictures, we sustain cinematic heritage for future generations, because access to original films maintains cultural continuity and educational value.