named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
3E Program for Social Justice and Change
Virtual history and social justice curriculum for middle and high school students that empowers youth through critical examination of societal structures and cultural issues.
Acting: Getting Out of your Head
6-week virtual acting workshop led by Trina Asiedu, focusing on techniques to help actors embody roles authentically rather than perform mechanically.
Contract Consulting
Support for artists in reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating contracts; designed for those unable to afford legal counsel.
Filmmaking Hustle 101 Series
6-week virtual workshop teaching aspiring filmmakers how to create films on a limited budget, covering script development, production planning, and resource management.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Administrative and fundraising support enabling individual artists and emerging organizations to receive grants and tax-deductible donations under Butterfly Noir’s 501(c)(3) status.
Infusing Activism into Writing Workshop
Workshop encouraging participants to explore social issues in their communities through screenwriting across genres, with peer feedback and story development support.
Out in the Field: Cinematography
Free workshop teaching cinematography skills including camera movement, mood setting, and field filming at iconic NYC locations; led by Raven Gray.
Private Acting Coaching
Free 45-minute coaching sessions for actors to refine their craft, prepare for auditions, or improve performance skills with experienced directors and casting professionals.
Production Consultations
One-on-one consulting for first-time producers navigating film and theater production challenges, offering guidance on planning and conflict resolution.
Video Editing: The Basics
Virtual workshop introducing Adobe Premiere Pro and foundational editing techniques for creating professional-quality videos.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Administers fiscal sponsorship for emerging projects and organizationsProvides fiscal sponsorship to projects and emerging organizations, allowing them to leverage Butterfly Noir's 501(c)(3) status for fundraising purposes.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Delivers free and low-cost educational workshops for underrepresented emerging artistsProvides workshops, programs, and consulting services to help emerging underrepresented artists develop and publish creative content in TV, film, media, and theater. Includes instruction in acting, screenwriting, cinematography, video editing, and production planning, with some workshops offering hands-on experience on live sets or at iconic city locations.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds individual artist projects in film, TV, media, and theaterSupports the creation of artistic work by funding individual projects in film, TV, media, and theater, enabling emerging artists to bring their creative visions to life.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Offers private acting coaching sessionsProvides free 45-minute private acting coaching sessions to support actors in preparing for auditions or maintaining their skills.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces documentary films highlighting social injusticesProduces and directs documentary films that highlight social injustices affecting marginalized communities, such as the 2021 film "Betrayal of a Nation."
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Runs virtual history education program for studentsOffers a virtual history program for middle and high school students that uses lesson plans to critically examine societal structures, cultural assumptions, and social issues in America, aiming to empower students to advocate for themselves and their communities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides production and contract consulting for entertainment professionalsOffers production consulting to assist filmmakers and theater producers during pre-production or active production, and provides contract consulting to help entertainment professionals interpret and navigate contracts when legal counsel is unaffordable.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$18K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -59.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandi Webb | Executive Director | 3 | $2K |
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 3E Program for Social Justice and Change Partner — Collaborates with the 3E Program to deliver a virtual history curriculum for middle and high school students focused on social justice and empowerment.
- Dwell studio Partner — Latoya Johnson brought licensing partnerships to Dwell studio through her design strategy work.
- Madcap Cottage Partner — Latoya Johnson brought licensing partnerships to Madcap Cottage through her design strategy work.
- Raven Gray Partner — Instructor for the 'Out in the Field: Cinematography' workshop
- Robert Allen Design Partner — Latoya Johnson began her design leadership career at Robert Allen Design as Design Director.
- Sunbrella Partner — Latoya Johnson brought licensing partnerships to Sunbrella through her design strategy work.
- Tilton Fenwick Partner — Latoya Johnson brought licensing partnerships to Tilton Fenwick through her design strategy work.
- Trina Asiedu Partner — Lead instructor for the 'Acting: Getting Out of your Head' workshop
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.
- Access Through Educationmethodology: access-through-educationBy providing accessible educational resources and support services to emerging artists across generations, the organization reduces underrepresentation in media, because equitable access to training enables diverse voices to enter and shape the industry.
- Arts-Based Advocacy for Racial and Social Justicemethodology: arts-based advocacyBy using theater and film as advocacy tools, the organization amplifies messages of racial and social justice, because artistic storytelling creates empathetic engagement and public awareness in ways that traditional advocacy cannot.
- Community-Centered Storytellingmethodology: community-centered storytellingBy centering stories in local community issues and personal narratives across diverse genres, the organization fosters authentic representation and civic dialogue, because stories rooted in lived experience generate deeper connection and impact.
- Culturally-Informed Art-Makingmethodology: culturally-informed art-makingBy grounding artistic work in historical, sociopolitical, and cultural context, the organization produces more impactful and authentic film, documentary, and theater that resonates deeply with marginalized communities, because such depth enhances relevance and emotional truth.
- Hustle-Based Filmmaking Educationmethodology: hustle-based filmmaking educationBy teaching practical, resource-efficient production methods, the organization empowers low-budget filmmakers to turn ideas into executed films, because skill-building focused on real-world constraints increases completion rates and creative agency.