named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Dance On Camera Festival
Annual international festival showcasing dance films; features screenings, including works by grant recipients, and provides visibility and audience feedback for emerging and established filmmakers.
Production Grants
Annual grant program supporting Dance On Camera Members in completing dance film projects; includes a Full Production Grant, honorary awards, and an Honorable Mention with in-progress screening at the festival.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 4 activities
- Expands reach of dance films through international screenings and partnershipsScreens dance films at international festivals such as Dance Camera West, San Luis Obispo Film Festival, and Seattle Black Film Festival; facilitates broader access through partnerships with global film venues and educational institutions.
- Hosts and co-curates the Dance on Camera Festival in New York CityPresents annual screenings of feature-length dance films, shorts, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and special events over a four-day festival in New York City; co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center from 1996 to 2024. Includes moderated discussions, media installations, and networking opportunities for filmmakers and audiences.
- Organizes Dance Film Labs for filmmakersHosts three annual Dance Film Labs that provide in-progress screenings and moderated feedback sessions for filmmakers working at the intersection of dance and film; offers space to discuss artistic and technical challenges. Labs are free for members and scheduled annually, including in June and July 2026.
- Provides professional development and networking for dance filmmakersOffers workshops, discounted events, panel discussions, and receptions that connect dance filmmakers with peers, industry experts, and knowledgeable audiences; increases media exposure by presenting work to press outlets.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces and directs dance-related documentariesCreates documentary films focused on dance, including The Nutcracker Family – Behind the Magic (2006) and Felia Doubrovska Remembered (2008), contributing to the preservation and presentation of dance history and practice.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Supports dance filmmakers through grantsAwards an annual Full Production Grant to one filmmaker and honorary awards to two recipients, with an additional honorable mention; provides further support through in-progress screenings at the Dance on Camera Festival. Also offers production grants to members via an application process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$106K87%
Program service revenue$15K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$756
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$54K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves17.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE THOMPSON | EXEUXUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $34K |
| CARA HAGAN | TREASURER | 2 | $9K |
board members · 2
- DAVID NINH — SECRETARY
- SHAWN T BIBLE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- American Dance Festival Partner — Hosted the Movies by Movers film festival under its auspices starting in 2015.
- Dance On Camera Network — DANCE FILMS ASSOCIATION INC operates the Dance On Camera Festival and offers Production Grants through this program.
- Film at Lincoln Center Partner — Co-presented the Dance On Camera Festival from 1996 to 2024.
- Gibney Dance Center Partner — Hosts Dance Film Labs at its studio space in New York City.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Co-presents the Dance on Camera Festival.
- Shawn Bible Partner — Serves as moderator for the 2025 Dance Film Labs.
- Surala Consulting Partner — Provides development consulting services to the organization.
- public programming Partner — Collaborates with public programming initiatives to share dance-focused films.
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.
- Artist-Centered Grant and Feedback Supportmethodology: artist-centered supportBy providing production grants and work-in-progress feedback workshops, the organization enables filmmakers to realize their visions and improve their craft, because sustained, tailored support increases artistic quality and project completion.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration as Creative Catalystmethodology: interdisciplinary-collaborationBy fostering collaboration between dance and film artists, the organization produces innovative works and advances both art forms, because cross-disciplinary exchange generates new creative possibilities and elevates artistic excellence.
- Strategic Audience and Community Engagementmethodology: audience-engagement-through-programmingBy curating screenings, fostering dialogue, and building a multidisciplinary community, the organization increases visibility and sustainability of dance films, because connecting artists with engaged audiences and peers strengthens impact and encourages continued innovation.