2025-06-29T21:49:06-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 825131663 ASTORIA FILM FESTIVAL INC ASTO 33-55 14 ST 3B Astoria NY 11106 Nina Fiore-Bog Principal officer 2025-05-14 false true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Nina Fiore-Bogdanov 3355 14TH ST Astoria NY 11106 214985 false X X 2018 Astoria Film Festival advances media literacy, artistic expression, and career access for youth through workshops, curricula in NYC schools, an annual festival, and public events showcasing diverse voices and talent. We offer media workforce development programs equipping underrepresented youth with technical skills, mentorship, and job training to pursue careers in film and media. Our mission is to empower young creators to share their stories and pursue careers in these industries. 9 9 0 0 0 75949 139036 0 0 0 214985 0 0 0 0 3340 181338 0 181338 0 33647 73774 120545 0 0 73774 120545 Astoria Film Festival advances media literacy, artistic expression, and career access for youth through workshops, curricula in NYC schools,an annual festival, and public events showcasing diverse voices and talent. We offer media workforce development programs equippingunderrepresented youth with technical skills, mentorship, and job training to pursue careers in film and media. Our mission is to empoweryoung creators to share their stories and pursue careers in these industries. false false 7775 64260 Organization hosts various festivals and events annually. The main festival celebrates diverse cultures and artistic expressions. The Youth festival engages and empowers young individuals through creative activities. The Student festival offers students a platform to showcase talents and connect with industry professionals. We organize specialized sessions like animation workshops and film career panels to promote artistic development. Our commitment to inclusivity is showcased through events like the autism artist exhibition, highlighting artists with autism. Collaborating with partners like the Korean Cultural Center in New York KCCNY, we host the Korean Animation Event to promote cultural exchange and appreciation of Korean animation. 70181 132610 77956 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 9 9 true false false false false false false true true true false false true false false false true true true false false false NY X Nina Fiore-Bogdanov 9177104228 3355 14TH ST Astoria NY 11106 X Nina Fiore-Bogdanov Founding Director 45 X X 45000 0 0 Slavko Bogdanov PhD Board Treasurer 2 X 0 0 0 Heidi M Thomson Board Chair 2 X 0 0 0 Bryan Korn Board Vice Chair 2 X 0 0 0 Maria Hantzopoulos PhD Board Member Education Committee 1 X 0 0 0 Ruth Fernandez Board Member Industry Outreach 5 X 0 0 0 Pete Romano Board Member Industry Outreach 5 X 0 0 0 Luis Feliciano Board Member Industry Outreach 5 X 0 0 0 Yunah Chung MBA Board Member 5 X 0 0 0 45000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 27000 10000 38949 29849 75949 See Schedule O 611600 132610 132610 See Schedule O 900099 6426 64260 139036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 214985 0 0 196870 106173 59673 46500 11250 11250 600 600 6610 6375 235 4334 4334 3504 3504 27000 27000 1037 1037 0 6512 1200 5312 Festival prizes 7410 7410 0 Other Expenses (equipment) 3568 3568 3340 0 0 3340 181338 78226 99772 3340 73774 120545 0 0 73774 120545 0 0 0 0 0 0 73774 120545 73774 120545 33647 12854 X false false false false false X 4700 21665 16337 28045 75949 146696 10673 11430 16025 91100 139036 268264 15373 33095 32362 119145 214985 414960 414960 0 0 0 0 0 15373 33095 32362 119145 214985 414960 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X Various Refer Part II 2 27000 Various Refer Part II 0 false false false Part I, lines 30b, 32b and 33 Type of Property Contributor - Item Count Total Amount of the Contribution Method of Determining Non-Cash Contribution Amounts Other - Inkind - free space for workshops and Events Arri Rental-1 $15,000 Inkind - free space for workshops and Events Other - Inkind - free space for workshops and Events Kaufman MBS Group-1 $12,000 Inkind - free space for workshops and Events Final Draft-0 $1,000 K-Tek-0 $167 Gotham Sound-0 $100 Bareburged-0 $100 Sacred Space-0 $60 Museum of the Moving Image-0 $250 Gamestoria-0 $100 Marketing Macabre-0 $250 NYWIFT-0 $250 Law Tech Tango-0 $250 Samansa-0 $250 New Yorker Bagels-0 $72 Part I, line 1 Astoria Film Festival empowers emerging youth filmmakers by providing access to events, education, and workforce development opportunities. Through hands-on filmmaking programs, we equip New York City youth with the skills, confidence, and creative tools to express themselves and explore career pathways in media and the arts. Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Committee, comprising the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, thoroughly reviews the Form 990 before submission. The process includes circulating the draft return internally for feedback and making necessary corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. This meticulous review upholds the organization's financial transparency and accountability in tax filings. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Astoria Film Festival ensured transparency by offering governance and financial documents to the public upon request, meeting IRS standards. Although not posted on a website, the organization met disclosure obligations, fostering accountability and compliance. This dedication to transparency builds public trust and showcases responsible management of nonprofit resources. Part VI, line 2 Person Relationship Person Nina Fiore-Bogdanov Family Relationship Slavko Bogdanov PhD Part VI, line 9 Name of the person Address of the person Nina Fiore-Bogdanov 33-55 14 St 3B, Astoria, NY 11106 Slavko Bogdanov PhD 33-55 14 St 3B, Astoria, NY 11106 Yunah Chung MBA 2-14-13 Shibuya Room 603, Shibuya City, Tokyo150-0002, Japan Luis Feliciano 20 Harrison Place 2R, Brooklyn, New York 11206, USA Ruth Fernandez 99 Morgan Ave Apt 1R, Brooklyn,11237, USA Part VI, line 9 Name of the person Address of the person Maria Hantzopoulos PhD 32-14 43 St, Astoria, , USA, 11103 Bryan Korn 20-13 29th St #2, Astoria, , USA, 11105 Pete Romano 34-12 36th St, Astoria, , USA, 11106 Heidi M Thompson 528 Hillside Ave, Charlotte, , USA, 28209 Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Name of the Person Process of establishing compensation of the person The year in which this process was last undertaken Nina Fiore-Bogdanov Nina Fiore serves as the Founding Director and Executive Director of the Astoria Film Festival. She is the only compensated board member and plays a central role in managing the organization's programs, outreach, content production, and educational initiatives. The compensation of the Executive Director was determined informally by the Executive Committee, based on the organization's programmatic needs, available funding, and the critical operational role played by the director. The process, while not formalized in a written compensation policy, was overseen by key board members and disclosed in public filings to ensure transparency and compliance with nonprofit governance standards. 2024 Part VII Employee Name Compensation Explanation Nina Fiore-Bogdanov The Executive Director receives compensation for her work managing all aspects of the organization's operations, including program development, fundraising, community outreach, event coordination, and oversight of educational and workforce initiatives. Compensation is modest and reflects the Executive Director's part-time contractor status. The amount paid ($45,000) was determined based on the organization's budget, scope of responsibilities, and industry benchmarks for similarly sized nonprofits. The compensation was reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee to ensure reasonableness and alignment with the organization's mission and resources. Part VIII, line 2a Filmmaking Education: includes workshops. Social media video production program. Internships media #8: Part and Line Reference: Part VIII, line 2b Explanation: Other activity Part XI, Line 9 Description : Explanation: Amount The amount reported represents items not included in The change reflects a combination of the carryforward of $12,854 revenue or expense totals, such as prior period unused grant funds designated for future programming, a adjustments, corrections of errors. Each item is reviewed correction to prior-year contractor expense by the Executive Committee to ensure accurate financial misclassification, and year-end adjustments to in-kind reporting. service valuations. These changes were identified during the final reconciliation of 2024 financial statements and reviewed by the Executive Committee for accuracy and completeness.