named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Film Screenings
Regular screenings of classic and contemporary films such as "Superman (1978)", "The Princess Bride", and new releases like "Project Hail Mary (2026)", open to the public with admission fees.
Fishers Island Filmmaking Workshop
Community and student filmmaking initiative that produces short films screened during the annual festival, fostering local artistic expression and youth engagement.
Fishers Island Short Film Festival
Annual two-day festival showcasing short films by local residents, students, and community members, including documentary profiles of islanders and youth-produced films, followed by Q&A sessions.
Guest Speaker Series
Features public lectures by experts, such as Dr. Mark Albers on Alzheimer’s early detection, combining education with community dialogue.
Live Music Series
Hosts live musical performances at the theater, such as "The Mystic Dead", with doors opening for tailgating and audience engagement.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 4 activities
- Host Fishers Island Short Film FestivalOrganizes and hosts an annual multi-day short film festival showcasing films submitted by local and visiting filmmakers, including community-created works and student documentaries. Events include screenings and post-screening Q&A sessions.
- Host community documentary screenings and Q&A sessionsOrganizes screenings of short documentary films created by local students that highlight stories of Fishers Island residents, followed by post-screening Q&A sessions involving the student filmmakers and the individuals featured in the films.
- Host special public film eventsOrganizes one-off public film screenings, such as the screening of "National Treasure (2004)" on July 29, 2026, and other themed events that include admission fees and community tailgating.
- Host weekly film screeningsConducts regular movie screenings three nights a week during the season (Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays), featuring themed nights such as New Releases, Kids Night, and Classic Movie Night, with tickets priced at $10 each.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Distribute complimentary at-home brain health testsDistributes free at-home brain health tests focused on sense of smell during guest lectures on neuroscience and brain health.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual community eventsOrganizes and hosts annual events such as "Disclosure Day" in 2026, contributing to community engagement and public programming on Fishers Island.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Host author talks and guest lecturesHosts public events featuring author talks and guest lectures by experts, including discussions on topics such as grief, women's issues, and brain health. Past events have included talks by Kate Doerge, Norah O'Donnell, and Dr. Mark Albers.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host live music performancesHosts live music events at the theater, such as performances by The Mystic Dead.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Operate Fishers Island Theater for public programming and community useManages and maintains the historic Fishers Island Theater building in collaboration with local entities, develops ongoing programming, and ensures its operation through strategic planning and maintenance. The theater is used for regular film screenings, community events, and private rentals with audiovisual capabilities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$114K108%
Program service revenue$3K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$196K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$196K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Chad Morowka — Board Member
- David Pollack — Board Member
- Meg Atkin — Board Member
- Rebekah Maysals — Board Member
- Sarah Anthony — Board Member
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University students for film submissions and programming
- FIFD Partner — Property manager of the theater and collaborator in theater management.
- Fishers Island Library Partner — Collaborated with FRIENDS OF FISHERS ISLAND THEATER to host a book talk event.
- Fishers Island Library Partner — Collaborates with FRIENDS OF FISHERS ISLAND THEATER to host public events.
- Google Calendar Partner — Enables event integration with Google Calendar for audience convenience.
- Henry L. Ferguson Museum Partner — Collaborated with the organization to support the Fishers Island Short Film Festival.
- Henry L. Ferguson Museum Partner — Collaborates with the organization on the short film festival.
- Lighthouse Works Partner — Collaborated with the organization to support the Fishers Island Short Film Festival.
- Lighthouse Works Partner — Collaborates with the organization on the short film festival.
- Massachusetts General Hospital Partner — Collaborates with medical professionals from Massachusetts General Hospital for expert guest lectures.
- Outlook 365 Partner — Enables event integration with Outlook 365 for audience convenience.
- Outlook Live Partner — Enables event integration with Outlook Live for audience convenience.
- Sanger Foundation Funder — Supports the organization through donations.
- Town of Southold Government — Theater owner and collaborator in theater management.
- Union Chapel Partner — Collaborated with the organization to support the Fishers Island Short Film Festival.
- Union Chapel Partner — Collaborates with the organization on the short film festival.
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-Engaged Storytelling for Intergenerational Connectionmethodology: community-engaged-storytellingBy supporting local residents and youth in creating and sharing personal narratives through documentary filmmaking and curated film screenings, we strengthen community identity and foster intergenerational connection, because shared stories build empathy, preserve local history, and deepen belonging.
- Healing-Oriented Framework for Grief and Post-Traumatic Growthmethodology: five-actions-through-griefBy guiding individuals through five intentional actions—Connect, Celebrate, Be Open, Get Moving, and Turn Pain into Purpose—we support emotional healing and post-traumatic growth, because structured, action-based pathways help transform grief into resilience and meaning.