named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Hamptons Doc Fest
Annual documentary film festival featuring screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events across multiple venues in the Hamptons, including Sag Harbor Cinema and Bay Street Theater.
Pennebaker Career Achievement Award
Honors distinguished documentary filmmakers for their contributions to the art of non-fiction cinema; named after pioneering filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Organizes annual and seasonal documentary film festivalsHosts an annual 7–10 day documentary film festival in December in Sag Harbor, New York, featuring dozens of screenings, panel discussions, awards, and celebrations; also co-hosts a 3-day festival called Docs Equinox in April with the Southampton Arts Center, including themed programming such as wildlife conservation and environmental action hubs.
- Provides year-round community engagement through film programmingOffers year-round film screenings, virtual access to select documentaries and filmmaker interviews via its Fest Fave series, and educational masterclasses for students, maintaining community engagement beyond the annual festival dates.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents documentary film awards and honorsConfers annual awards including the Audience Award, Human Rights Award, Art & Inspiration Award, Environmental Award, Breakthrough Director Award, Impact Award, and Legacy Award; also hosts the Pennebaker Awards to recognize career achievement in documentary filmmaking.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Runs youth documentary filmmaking program and competitionEngages middle and high school students from Montauk to Westhampton in creating short documentary films about inspiring community or family members; provides workshops, mentorship, and resources, culminating in an awards ceremony during the December festival where top films are screened and cash scholarships awarded.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Supports community outreach with documentary screeningsProvides award-winning documentary films to non-profit arts organizations through a community outreach program, expanding access to impactful storytelling beyond the festival audience.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Establishes advisory board for industry engagementEstablished an industry Advisory Board in 2013 composed of 15 members from the documentary film community to guide programming and strategic direction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$416K
Contributions & grants$334K80%
Program service revenue$82K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$433K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$136K
Cash$132K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE W LOFARO | Pres & Exec Dir | 10 | $71K |
board members · 8
- BRETT COLBY — Director
- BRIAN GEMINO — Treasurer
- DEBORAH KOOPERSTEIN — Director
- JASON WEINBERG — Director
- JOSEPH MILLER — Director
- LESLIE SIBEN — Board Chair
- SHARON HELD — Director
- TAIMOOR CHOUDHRY — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- Bay Street Theater Partner — Hosts festival screenings and events as a venue partner.
- Bay Street Theater Partner — Hosts the Young Voices masterclass, student film screenings, workshops, and the Hometown Heroes awards ceremony.
- D.A. Pennebaker Partner — Names the Pennebaker Awards in honor of documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker.
- DA Pennebaker Partner — Honored DA Pennebaker, a pioneering cinéma vérité filmmaker, at the festival.
- DOC Equinox Partner — Collaborates on festival programming highlights for 2026.
- Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Partner — Participated in the Earth Central Hub at Doc Equinox 2026.
- FilmFreeway Partner — Platform used to receive and manage film submissions.
- Hampton Classic Partner — Collaborated with or supported the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- Hampton Coffee Partner — Sponsored or supported the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- Hamptons Arts Network Network — Member organization participating in a network that promotes the cultural institutions of Long Island’s South Fork.
- Humane Long Island Partner — Collaborated with or was acknowledged by Hamptons Doc Fest in 2026.
- Hydrant Hotel Partner — Supported or sponsored the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals Partner — Hosted the premiere of the documentary The Last Fix: An Addict’s Passage from Hell to Hope.
- National Coalition Against the Death Penalty Partner — Screened the documentary 70 x 7: the Forgiveness Equation at the organization's conference.
- Parrish Art Museum Partner — Partner organization in the FilmArts+Forum community outreach program.
- Pilato PR Partner — Provided public relations services or support for the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- SOFO South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center Partner — Participated in the Earth Central Hub at Doc Equinox 2026.
- Sag Harbor Cinema Partner — Hosts festival screenings and events as a venue partner.
- South Fork Animal Hospital Partner — Recognized as a supporter or collaborator in the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Co-hosts the Docs Equinox documentary festival in April.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Co-presented DOCS EQUINOX Wildlife 360° with Hamptons Doc Fest.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Partner organization in the FilmArts+Forum community outreach program.
- Southampton Playhouse Partner — Hosts festival screenings and events as a venue partner.
- The Color Bar Partner — Collaborates on video and media production for the festival.
- Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons Partner — Participated in the Earth Central Hub at Doc Equinox 2026.
- WVVH TV Partner — Collaborates on video and media production for the festival.
- Wainscott Farms Partner — Provided support or sponsorship for the 2026 Hamptons Doc Fest.
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.
- Community-Integrated Festival Experiencemethodology: community-integrated film festivalBy situating the festival in walkable, historic village locations and integrating screenings with local cultural and commercial spaces, the festival enhances audience immersion and community engagement, because physical and cultural integration strengthens local ownership and deepens impact.
- Curatorial Curation for Impactmethodology: curatorial-selectionBy selecting documentaries based on quality, creativity, and untold narratives—especially those with premiere status—the festival attracts high-caliber filmmakers and audiences, because exclusive, thought-provoking content drives engagement and positions the festival as a cultural leader.
- Documentary Film for Social Changemethodology: documentary_film_for_social_changeBy curating and presenting documentary films that address social and criminal justice issues, the festival raises public awareness and fosters dialogue, because narrative storytelling can shift perspectives and inspire action on critical societal challenges.
- Partnership-Driven Community Expansionmethodology: community-partnership_outreachBy collaborating with non-profit arts organizations and environmental groups, the festival extends access to diverse audiences and integrates broader issues like ecology into programming, because strategic partnerships amplify reach and deepen thematic resonance.
- Youth Engagement Through Local Storytellingmethodology: community-based youth storytellingBy involving youth in creating documentaries about everyday community members as local heroes, the festival strengthens intergenerational connections and builds community cohesion, because personal storytelling fosters empathy, pride, and civic identity.