Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc
- Assets
- $644.6k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 04/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 58-1299008
Organization Overview
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Independent Media Artists Of GA Etc Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Independent Media Artists Of GA Etc Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Independent Media Artists Of GA Etc Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $993.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY BY SUPPORTING ARTISTS AND PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THEIR WORK. WE CHAMPION CULTURAL DISCOVERY, FOSTER ARTISTIC GROWTH AND ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSE VOICES IN FILM AND MEDIA ARTS, BOTH LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE. THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL WORKS YEAR-ROUND TO DEVELOP FILM LOVERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH SCREENINGS, EVENTS, SOCIAL NETWORKING, AND BY PRESENTING A WORLD CLASS FESTIVAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2021 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL: AN INTERNATIONALLY RESPECTED AND ACADEMY AWARD-QUALIFYING FESTIVAL, THE 2021 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED NEARLY 180 FILMS OVER THE COURSE OF ELEVEN DAYS FROM APRIL 22ND - MAY 2ND. IN ADDITION TO SCREENINGS, THE EVENT FEATURED A SERIES OF SEMINARS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS "CREATIVE CONFERENCE," A DAILY PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Q&AS WITH EXPERTS IN VARIOUS SUBFIELDS OF THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. ATTENDEES AND FILMMAKERS INTERACTED WITH THESE GUESTS VIRTUALLY AND AT INDOOR SCREENINGS (MODIFIED FOR COVID-19 GUIDELINES). THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED OVER 50,000 IN CONTRIBUTED SERVICES SUCH AS CONSULTING,ADVERTISING. VIDEO SERVICES, MARKETING, TECHNICAL SERVICES AS WELL AS DONATED USAGE OF FACILITIES IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE FESTIVAL. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN REVENUES, EXPENSES, OR GRANTS ON THE 990.
ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION: OVER 1200 SCREENWRITERS FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE SUBMITTED WORKS FOR CRITIQUE AND GENERAL FEEDBACK TO POLISH AND REFINE THEIR SCRIPTS FOR STYLE & MARKETABILITY. THREE WINNERS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A THREE DAY VIRTUAL WRITER'S RETREAT. THE WINNERS RECEIVED 1 ON 1 AND COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTION FROM LEADING, ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITERS THROUGH A SERIES OF VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS. ATLFS ALSO STAGED READINGS DURING THIS WEEKEND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAG/AFTRA. SELECTIONS OF THE WINNING SCREENPLAYS WERE READ BY LOCAL ACTORS-WHILE ASPIRING WRITERS PITCHED IDEAS BETWEEN SCREENPLAYS
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: 45 AFFORDABLE ACTING, WRITING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTING AND PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS PROVIDED BEGINNING AND ASPIRING FILMMAKERS PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND LOW-COST HANDS-ON TRAINING. ENROLLMENT RANGED FROM 10 TO 100 STUDENTS PER CLASS WITH AN ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF OVER 4,000 - ALL CLASSES WERE VIRTUAL DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES) PA ACADEMY: ATLFS PARTNERED WITH GEORGIA PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP (GPP), PRODUCER - LINDA BURNS AND OTHERS, TO PUT ON THREE PA ACADEMY PROGRAMS IN 2021. EACH PROGRAM TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY AND INCLUDED 75-100 STUDENTS. THE PA ACADEMY HELPED ASPIRING PRODUCERS LEARN THE BASIC SKILL SETS EXPECTED FROM PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS IN TODAY'S FILM & TELEVISION INDUSTRIES, AS WELL AS PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL COACHING AND INSIGHT ON HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FIELD.
MEMBER & SOCIAL NETWORK SCREENINGS: AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH, THE ATLFS PRESENTS AND PROMOTES FILM SCREENINGS VIA VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETINGS (MODIFIED DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Escobar Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $62,663 |
Cal Bowdler Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Rowles Interim Bd. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fatimah Abdullah Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Ray Benitez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ly Bolia Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $558,577 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $206,079 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $764,656 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $462,510 |
| Investment income | $437 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,227,603 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,965 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,786 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $556,669 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,993 |
| Other employee benefits | $922 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,724 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $415 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,753 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $144,699 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,636 |
| Office expenses | $14,960 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,370 |
| Travel | $5,661 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,049 |
| Insurance | $8,789 |
| All other expenses | $6,355 |
| Total functional expenses | $993,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $312,370 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $216,603 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $74,930 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,863 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,804 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,000 |
| Total assets | $644,570 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $275,205 |
| Other liabilities | $12,392 |
| Total liabilities | $287,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $356,973 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $644,570 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sarasota Film Society Inc Lakewood Ranch, FL | $6,229,550 | $3,181,545 |
Enzian Theatre Inc Maitland, FL | $3,911,986 | $3,550,632 |
Dawning Family Services Inc Tampa, FL | $5,111,125 | $3,709,345 |
Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc Marietta, GA | $1,057,555 | $1,845,019 |
Sidewalk Film Center And Cinema Inc Birmingham, AL | $3,485,005 | $1,620,388 |
Titus International Institute Chattanooga, TN | $1,012,269 | $1,715,109 |
Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Inc West Palm Bch, FL | $459,945 | $1,395,583 |
Broward County Film Society Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $809,517 | $1,454,783 |
Workingfilms Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,517,898 | $1,390,064 |
Key West Film Society Inc Key West, FL | $1,254,639 | $635,587 |
Independent Media Artists Of Ga Etc Inc Atlanta, GA | $644,570 | $1,227,603 |
Columbia Film Society Columbia, SC | $2,494,224 | $718,064 |