irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Design and editorial work on two upcoming film publications, OLIA LIALINA and COUSIN READER.
- #2 $0fiscal sponsorship of MEZZANINE/LA FESTIVAL OF MOVIES, a cinematheque and film festival in Los Angeles, CA.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cover to Cover Publication
Republished Michael Snow's artist book "Cover to Cover" in collaboration with Primary Information, making this out-of-print work available again as a facsimile edition.
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Provides fiscal sponsorship for independent film projects and events, including MEZZANINE/LA Festival of Movies, the film CLEAN ME, and the NYIH film and literature series.
Juvenilia Screening Series
Curated screening program featuring early works by James N. Kienitz Wilkins and other filmmakers, presented at Light Industry's Brooklyn venue.
Temporal Territories Publication
Co-published "Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema," a critical anthology featuring theoretical writings and artist portfolios by the COUSIN Collective and Light Industry.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 3 activities
- Host benefit events to support screening programsOrganizes benefit events to raise funds for annual film screening programs.
- Host public screening events and film programsHosts ongoing public screening events featuring experimental, ethnographic, and rare 16mm films, including curated programs and post-screening discussions with filmmakers. Events include works by Pat O'Neill, Doris Chase, and John Cook, among others.
- Operate children's film programRuns an ongoing film program for children called The Children's Cinema, programming animated and experimental short films such as What's Opera, Doc? and Sculpture for Children by Doris Chase.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 2 activities
- Provide free access to publications for under-resourced librariesDistributes free copies of the publication Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema to under-resourced libraries through a partnership with A.rt R.esources T.ransfer.
- Publish and distribute artist books and film-related publicationsCo-publishes, republishes, and distributes artist books and critical anthologies related to experimental cinema, including Michael Snow's Cover to Cover, Stan Brakhage's Metaphors on Vision, and Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Commission and present artist-driven film and video projectsCommissions and presents experimental film and video works created in collaboration with artists, serving as a platform for avant-garde and artist-led cinema.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensure venue accessibilityProvides wheelchair access to its venue via a ramp and freight elevator, supporting inclusive access to events.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provide fiscal sponsorship to film projects and eventsFunds and provides fiscal sponsorship to external film initiatives including MEZZANINE/LA Festival of Movies, the film project CLEAN ME, and NYIH, a film and literature events series.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Provide membership benefits including discounts and free admissionOffers tiered membership benefits such as complimentary admission and seat reservations for contributors of $8 or more per month, a 20% discount on store purchases for paying members, and free access to Members' Night events for Patreon supporters contributing at least $2 monthly.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Sell merchandise and artworks to support programmingOffers an online storefront selling limited edition artworks, posters, and merchandise to fund upcoming programs and operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offer pay-what-you-can admission for public eventsOperates a pay-what-you-can ticketing model for public screening events with a suggested donation of $10, ensuring broad public access to programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$197K87%
Program service revenue$20K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$53K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$40K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Halter | Director | 40 | $30K |
| Thomas Beard | Director | 30 | $23K |
board members · 10
- Brian L Frye — Trustee
- Hilton Als — Trustee
- Jeffrey S Preiss — President
- Joshua Siegal — Trustee
- Kelly Reichardt — Trustee
- Max Weinman — Secretary
- Nellie Killian — Trustee
- Paul Chan — Trustee
- Ruby Lerner — Trustee
- Sam Biederman — Trustee
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- A.rt R.esources T.ransfer Partner — Distributes free copies of "Temporal Territories" to under-resourced libraries.
- AD-WO Partner — Architectural firm that designed Light Industry's space on Stagg Street.
- Alexander Hammid Partner — Screened Alexander Hammid's film _The Private Life of a Cat_ as part of a curated program.
- Amant Partner — Collaborates with Amant, as Chef Ned Baldwin's new venture is part of the Amant campus located near Light Industry.
- Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Funder — Supported the publication of "Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema."
- Anthology Film Archives Partner — Co-published the new edition of Stan Brakhage's "Metaphors on Vision."
- Artists Partner — Collaborates with artists to produce limited edition artworks and film/video projects.
- Austrian Film Museum Partner — Provided the print for the screening of John Cook's _I Just Can’t Go On_.
- CLEAN ME Partner — Film project receiving fiscal sponsorship
- COUSIN Collective Partner — Co-published "Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema."
- Cinema Conservancy Partner — Listed among Friends of Light Industry, indicating a supportive partnership.
- Eventbrite Partner — Uses Eventbrite to distribute advanced tickets for public film programs.
- First Look Partner — Collaborates with First Look Festival for film programming.
- Glen Fogel Partner — A/V consultant for Light Industry's space.
- Inpatient Press Partner — Co-published "The Films of Doris Wishman."
- MEZZANINE/LA FESTIVAL OF MOVIES Partner — Fiscally sponsored cinematheque and film festival in Los Angeles, CA
- NYIH Partner — Film and literature events series receiving fiscal sponsorship
- Naho Kubota Partner — Photographer who documented Light Industry's space.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public assistance to Light Industry.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public assistance to Light Industry with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
- Nia Tero Funder — Supported the publication of "Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema."
- Pat O'Neill Partner — Presented a screening of early films by experimental filmmaker Pat O'Neill.
- Patreon Network — Platform used to manage member subscriptions for event access
- Patreon Partner — Platform used for membership and recurring contributions.
- Patreon Partner — Platform used to manage membership contributions and benefits.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for one-time donations.
- Primary Information Partner — Co-published the facsimile edition of Michael Snow's "Cover to Cover."
- Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Funder — Supported the publication of "Temporal Territories: An Anthology on Indigenous Experimental Cinema."
- The Theater of the Matters Partner — Co-presents a screening program with Light Industry.
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.
- Artist-Driven Programmingmethodology: artist-driven_programmingBy centering artists in the commissioning and presentation process, the organization produces innovative film and video projects because creative control fosters risk-taking, authenticity, and artistic exploration that challenges mainstream norms.
- Community-Supported, Lean Operational Modelmethodology: community-supported_fundingBy relying on small, recurring donations and operating with minimal overhead, the organization sustains independent programming because financial independence from institutional funders preserves curatorial freedom and strengthens community ownership.
- Curated Cinema as Artistic and Historical Educationmethodology: curated_cinema_educationBy curating screenings that emphasize experimental forms, historical significance, and ethnographic depth, the organization advances public understanding of cinema’s artistic and educational potential because exposure to diverse and rare moving-image works cultivates deeper engagement and critical reflection.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Collaborationmethodology: interdisciplinary_artistic_collaborationBy integrating filmmaking with art, music, academia, and performance, the organization expands the cultural impact of the moving image because cross-sector collaboration generates richer, more innovative programming and fosters broader community engagement.
- Open-Ended Curation for Dialogue and Connectionmethodology: open-ended_curationBy presenting diverse, uncodified works without defining a singular movement, the organization fosters meaningful conversations and connections because open-ended programming invites audience interpretation, risk, and hope in shared artistic experiences.