irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $70K
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AFFMedia Labs
Workforce development program for youth aged 16-28 providing master classes, workshops, and hands-on filmmaking experience to prepare for careers in media production.
AFFStudio
Workforce development program that trains and pays young filmmakers to create media content for local businesses and nonprofits, providing real-world production experience.
Intergenerational Workshops
Programs where young filmmakers interview seniors to capture their stories, with resulting films featured in the annual festival as part of Queens Stories.
Queens Stories
Program where first-generation filmmakers in Queens create short documentaries about their families' immigrant experiences, premiered at the annual festival.
School & Weekend Workshops
Project-based learning programs for ages 8-18+ that guide students through all phases of film production, from pitch to premiere, offered in schools and community centers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 2 activities
- Workforce development and youth employment in media productionOperates a 3-month workforce development program for NYC residents aged 16–28, offering master classes, paid internships, media labs, and hands-on production experience that culminate in the creation and premiere of group films at the Youth Festival. Subsidizes training through organizational funding and pays youth as instructors and production staff.
- Youth and community film education programsProvides film and media production workshops, residencies, and trainings for students and community members across NYC, particularly in Queens, guiding participants through the full filmmaking process from concept to screening. Programs include school-day, after-school, weekend, summer, and senior workshops, with formats ranging from 12-hour introductory sessions to extended programs with editing modules.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Internal capacity building through participant advancementBuilds organizational capacity by hiring former students, interns, and program participants into staff roles, with 90% of current staff having previously engaged in Astoria Film Festival programs.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Support for first-generation and immigrant storytellersSupports first-generation filmmakers in Queens to produce short documentaries about their families' immigrant experiences, with completed films scheduled for premiere at the 2026 Astoria Film Festival.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Youth and emerging filmmaker festival programmingHosts a youth film festival showcasing films created by individuals under 24 and group submissions from middle and high school programs, featuring red carpet events, filmmaker panels, and premieres of workshop-produced films. Also hosts a main festival program featuring international short films, animations, and podcasts with panels, awards, and red carpet events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Community media production servicesProduces educational, promotional, and event coverage video content for local organizations, small businesses, schools, and nonprofits, including long-term clients such as Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, Comunidad Latinx, Ditmars Merchants Association, and the Queensborough President’s Office. Produced over 60 videos for Astoria small businesses between 2023 and 2025 through the ASTORIA STOREFRONTS program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$180K
Contributions & grants$31K17%
Program service revenue$149K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses43%
Admin / overhead55%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$118K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Fiore-Bogdanov | Founding Director | 25 | $60K |
| Jessica Ng | Lead Film Instructor | 12 | $11K |
board members · 8
- Bryan Korn — Board Co-Chair
- Ed Kulzer — Board Member
- Heidi M Thompson — Board Chairperson
- Maria Hantzopoulos — Board Member
- Peter Romano — Board Member
- Ruth Fernandez — Board Member
- Slavko Bogdanov — Board Treasurer
- Yunah Chung — Board Member
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Backlot Partner — Partner organization providing venue or event space support for festival activities
- BridgeNext Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
- BridgeNext Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- CANON CAMERA USA Funder — Official sponsor of Astoria Film Festival Education, providing a donation of several new video cameras for use in workshops.
- Communidad Latinx Partner — Partner organization for which AFFStudio created video content.
- Comunidad Latinx Partner — Client for whom AFFStudio produced Back to School Fair social media videos.
- Destination Ditmars Merchants Association Partner — Client for whom AFFStudio is creating social media content in 2026.
- Ditmars Merchants Association Partner — Partner organization for which AFFStudio created video content.
- Entrepreneur Space Partner — Client for whom AFFStudio produced promotional and event videos.
- FlyerIG Partner — Partner organization providing promotional support through shared social media content
- Gotham Sound Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
- Gotham Sound Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- Jessica Ng Partner — Instructor in the AFF program who produced a short documentary about her family’s Chinese restaurant in Flushing, Queens.
- KEPYR Partner — Partner organization for which AFFStudio created video content.
- Kaufman Astoria Studios Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
- Kaufman Astoria Studios Partner — Partner for which AFFStudio is serving as production staff for a podcast in 2026.
- Kaufman Astoria Studios Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- Malikah Partner — Client for whom AFFStudio produced Halal Fest social media videos.
- Mercury Filmworks Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
- MiniKorn Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- NYC CULTURE Funder — Provided a grant to fund the 2026 Media Lab Film program
- NYFA Funder — Provided a grant to fund the Queens Stories program
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides grant funding to support the AFF Media Production Labs.
- Nina Fiore Partner — Director associated with the festival who created a short documentary about a friend’s experience in a refugee camp after fleeing Cyprus.
- QEDC Partner — Collaborated on promotional videos for Corona Plaza vendors and funded the ASTORIA STOREFRONTS program.
- Queensborough President’s Office Government — Government-affiliated office for which AFFStudio created video content.
- Samansa Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
- Samansa Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- Sound Lounge Partner — Supports the AFF Media Production Labs through funding or in-kind contributions.
- The MBS Group Partner — Collaborator on the AFFMedia Labs workforce development program.
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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.
- Alumni Pipeline for Economic Mobility and Role Modelingmethodology: pipeline_employmentBy hiring former participants as instructors, the organization creates sustainable career pathways for young artists, because employing alumni reinforces long-term economic stability while providing relatable role models that enhance program credibility and youth engagement.
- Artist Support Through Access to Exposure and Networksmethodology: artist-support-through-accessBy providing emerging filmmakers with access to professional networks, education, and public exposure, the organization advances career development, because early-career artists are more likely to succeed when integrated into industry ecosystems that offer mentorship, visibility, and opportunity.
- Community-Based Storytelling for Cultural Preservationmethodology: community-based youth mediaBy engaging first-generation youth in collaborative filmmaking to document immigrant family histories, the organization strengthens community identity and intergenerational connection, because culturally rooted storytelling fosters belonging and empowers marginalized voices through media.
- Project-Based Learning with Industry Integrationmethodology: project-based_learningBy combining project-based learning with instruction from industry professionals, the organization fosters youth engagement and skill development in media production, because hands-on, real-world projects validated by industry standards lead to deeper learning and career readiness.
- Workforce Development Through Skills, Networks, and Paid Experiencemethodology: workforce-development-through-skills-and-networksBy integrating technical training, professional networking, and paid client-based media production, the organization enables career entry in film and digital media, because combining skill-building with real-world experience and industry access increases employability and economic stability for youth from underrepresented communities.