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CUBECITY ENTERTAINMENT INC
College Point, NY · EIN 141832453 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · cubecity.org
revenue
$14K
expenses
$20K
net assets
$21K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Arts: sharing inspirational stories thru theatre and film

profile · synthesized from sources

CubeCity Entertainment Inc is a nonprofit arts organization producing original films and theatrical works with inspirational themes. Based in New York, the organization creates and distributes feature films and musicals, often through independent production and grassroots marketing. Their works have screened at film festivals and received recognition for storytelling and performance.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Job and the Snake
Rock musical based on the biblical story of Job, originally performed in Toronto and released as a soundtrack CD.
Lazer Us
Magic guitar-themed adventure film described as a "moving graphic novel," following a rock star hopeful who must confront the cost of his dreams.
Lost Penny
Feature film about a young woman who discovers a magical box that leads her into a surreal, upside-down world; produced and distributed by CubeCity Entertainment.
Under Jakob's Ladder
Film about a man caught in a deadly game of chess in a Soviet prison; won awards for Best Actor and Best Film – Period Piece at the Manhattan Film Festival.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Film production and distribution
      Produces and distributes feature films, documentaries, and short films, including narrative works such as "Lost Penny" (2016), "Lazer Us" (2014), "Under Jakob's Ladder" (2012), and "Dear J" (2008), as well as documentaries like "Just Isaac" (2018) and "HAITI: a David and Goliath Story." Films are released through festivals, DVD, and digital platforms, with several receiving awards at film festivals.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Newsletters and audience engagement
      Sends a quarterly newsletter via MailChimp featuring updates on film projects, blog posts, behind-the-scenes content, DVD and CD releases, and promotional giveaways. The organization also conducts online competitions requiring personal information for entry.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Online sales and donation operations
      Operates an online store for the sale of DVDs and CDs using PayPal, accepts donations through third-party platforms such as PayPal and Indiegogo, and uses digital tools to manage financial transactions and supporter engagement.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Theatrical production of original musicals
      Produces and stages live theatrical performances of original rock musicals, primarily "Job and the Snake," in multiple cities including Toronto, Los Angeles, New York City, Detroit, and Niagara Falls. The organization has operated a workshop theatre space in downtown Toronto and presented showcase runs at various venues over multiple years, including updates to the musical score as recently as 2016.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Capacity-building for actors
      Provides practical guidance to actors on professional development topics including the use of headshots, punctuality for auditions, and realistic assessment of perceived age, aimed at improving success in securing acting roles.
    • Music and festival event production
      Organized and produced music-related events, including the three-day Freedom 88 music festival in Kitchener, Ontario in 1988, and formed the local rock band the Mandates of Eden that performed in the Niagara Region from 1966 to 1969. Also produced concert films such as "FINALe" (2008), documenting Larry Norman's final live performance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9K62%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$409
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.2%
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • CLIFFest Partner — Partnered with CLIFFest film festival for the official release and screening of the documentary "Just Isaac".
  • Canada's National Ballet School Partner — Collaborated by staging theatrical productions at the school's Betty Oliphant Theatre.
  • Curium Films Partner — Handles Canadian distribution for CubeCity Entertainment's DVDs.
  • Disqus Partner — Used for comment management and anti-spam filtering on website posts and pages.
  • Evolve Partner — Received support from Evolve for the documentary on Isaac Mitchell.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to reconnect with past cast members and share updates.
  • FightFit Partner — Collaborated with FightFit in the production of the documentary on Isaac Mitchell.
  • IMDb Partner — Lists full cast and crew credits for "Lost Penny" on IMDb.
  • Indiegogo Partner — Used as a third-party platform for receiving donations.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to engage with former participants and share organizational news.
  • MailChimp Partner — Used for managing and storing newsletter subscriber information.
  • Mandates Casting Partner — Casting organization involved in the production of Jimi Lazer.
  • Michael & Zsiporah Moon Partner — Executive producers of the film Jimi Lazer.
  • Ontario Boxing Association Partner — Received support from Ontario Boxing Association for the documentary on Isaac Mitchell.
  • PayPal Partner — Used as a third-party processor for donations and sales through the online store.
  • PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processing platform for film and music sales.
  • Rafflecopter Partner — Used as a third-party platform for hosting competitions and giveaways.
  • Solid Rock Store Partner — Sells the "FINALe" DVD featuring Larry Norman's final concert on behalf of CubeCity Entertainment.
  • Start Me Up Niagara Partner — Collaborated on the documentary 'Home at Last, Home to Stay' as part of their "Housing First" initiative.
  • Thomas Nelson Band Partner — Client for whom a promotional video was filmed.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to communicate with past contributors and promote current projects.
  • West Side Boxing Club Partner — Collaborated with West Side Boxing Club in the production of the documentary on Isaac Mitchell.
strategies · 3

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-Integrated Creative Development
    methodology: community-driven_creative_development
    By developing projects through long-standing collaborations with local music communities and returning performers, we strengthen artistic authenticity and community ownership because sustained creative partnerships foster deeper narrative truth and audience resonance.
  • Immersive and Authentic Narrative Engagement
    methodology: immersive_storytelling
    By combining immersive filmmaking and authentic visual representation, we deepen audience connection and credibility because realism and emotional depth enhance both engagement and trust in the storytelling.
  • Storytelling for Social Change
    methodology: film-based_storytelling
    By using film, theatre, and documentary narratives to explore serious social themes and personal transformation, we inspire audiences and drive change because stories create emotional resonance and moral reflection that factual reporting alone cannot achieve.