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SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SEDONA, AZ · EIN 200351857 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A31 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.sedonafilmfestival.com
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$2.4M
employees
19
volunteers
125
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BROADEN THE UNDERSTANDING AND CELEBRATE THE POWER OF INDEPENDENT FILM THROUGH CINEMA AND THE SEDONA EXPERIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sedona International Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates independent cinema by showcasing a diverse selection of films, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and shorts. It recognizes excellence in filmmaking through Directors' Choice, Audience Choice, and Screenplay awards, alongside special honors for lifetime achievement and humanitarian contributions. The festival aims to broaden understanding and celebrate the power of independent film within the Sedona experience.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $338K
    THE MARY D. FISHER THEATRE THIS 110-SEAT ART HOUSE THEATRE PLAYING INDEPENDENT FILMS ALL YEAR ROUND. THE THEATRE IS ALSO HOST TO CONCERT EVENTS, TAPED LIVE-THEATRE PERFORMANCES, AND INTIMATE LIVE THEATRE EVENTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Audience Choice Awards
Awards determined by audience votes for their favorite films across categories including Best Short, Best Student Short, Best Animated Short, Best Documentary, Best Feature (Drama, Comedy, International), and Best of Fest.
Directors’ Choice Awards
Awards selected by the festival directors recognizing excellence in various film categories such as Best Feature (Drama, Comedy, International, Humanitarian, Indie-Spirit), Most Impactful/Inspirational Film, Best Family Film, Best Documentary, and various short film categories.
Screenplay Awards
Awards for outstanding screenplays in categories such as Best TV Pilot Screenplay, Best Feature Screenplay, and Best Short Screenplay.
Sedona International Film Festival
An annual film festival showcasing independent films across various genres, including drama, comedy, documentary, and shorts, with awards for Directors' Choice, Audience Choice, Screenplay, and special honors.
Special Awards
Awards recognizing individuals for their contributions to film, including Lifetime Achievement, Marion Herrman Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, Heart of the Festival Award, Outstanding Actor/Actress, Career Achievement, and Humanitarian Awards.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Film Screenings & Cinematic Events 6 activities
    • Annual Sedona International Film Festival
      Hosts an annual nine-day film festival, featuring over 150 films including features, documentaries, shorts, and animation, across multiple venues such as the Sedona Performing Arts Center and Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The festival includes various awards like Directors' Choice, Audience Choice, and Special Awards (e.g., Lifetime Achievement).
    • Host Specialized Film Festivals
      Hosts specialized film festivals such as the New York Dog Film Festival and the New York Cat Film Festival, which feature collections of short films celebrating dogs and exploring felines, respectively.
    • Host an Annual International Film Festival
      Hosts an annual nine-day film festival, featuring over 150 films including features, documentaries, shorts, and animation, utilizing multiple venues such as the Sedona Performing Arts Center, Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, and Harkins Theatres. The festival includes various awards such as Directors' Choice, Audience Choice, and Special Awards across numerous categories.
    • Operate Year-Round Film Screenings
      Operates year-round film screenings at SIFF Theatres, providing ongoing access to cinematic content outside of the annual festival.
    • Specialty Film Festivals
      Hosts specialty film festivals such as the New York Dog Film Festival and the New York Cat Film Festival, which are collections of short films celebrating dogs and cats and the relationships between people and their pets.
    • Year-Round Film Screenings
      Operates year-round film screenings at SIFF Theatres, including the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.
  • Writer Support & Development Programs 2 activities
    • Conduct a Screenplay Competition
      Hosts a screenplay competition for feature screenplays, short screenplays, and TV pilots, recognizing quarter-finalists, semi-finalists, and awarding winners with prizes such as VIP passes, hotel stays, table reads by actors, engraved awards, festival TV interviews, and script coverage and feedback.
    • Screenplay Competition
      Hosts a screenplay competition for feature screenplays, short screenplays, and TV pilots, recognizing quarter-finalists, semi-finalists, finalists, and awarding first-place winners with a VIP pass, hotel stay, table read, engraved award, festival TV interview, and script coverage.
  • Young Filmmaker Training & Media Production 2 activities
    • Filmmaker Workshops and Conversations
      Organizes workshops and filmmaker conversations with award-winning industry professionals to educate and inspire emerging filmmakers.
    • Provide Filmmaker Education and Inspiration
      Organizes workshops and filmmaker conversations with award-winning industry professionals to educate and inspire emerging filmmakers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Live Stage Productions and Performances
      Presents live stage productions through its Sedona Professional Theatre Company, such as "Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic," and hosts other live performances like "Super Improv!" and "Red Rocks Magic: A Night of The Mentalist" at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
    • Present Live Stage Productions and Performances
      Presents live stage productions through its Sedona Professional Theatre Company, such as "Cry Wolf: A Play with Magic," and hosts other live performances including "Super Improv!" and "Red Rocks Magic: A Night of The Mentalist" at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.14M
Contributions & grants$1.45M68%
Program service revenue$698K33%
Investment income$-6K-0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.64M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$352K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.54M
Cash$919K
Investments$0
Liabilities$90K
Net assets$2.45M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +97.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICK SCHWEISS EXECUTIVE DI 40 $104K
board members · 12
  • BARRY MAKETANSKY — BOARD DIRECT
  • CARLOTTE NEWTON — BOARD DIRECT
  • CHARLES MARR — FINANCE CHAI
  • DONALYN MIKIES — BOARD DIRECT
  • GARY CORTES — BOARD DIRECT
  • GLENYS WILSON — BOARD DIRECT
  • JO STONE — BOARD DIRECT
  • JOHN CURRIVAN — BOARD DIRECT
  • LINDA GOLDENSTEIN — BOARD DIRECT
  • PATTY HERRMAN-JUDA — BOARD CHAIR
  • PAUL ZIENKA — TREASURER
  • ROSE BORNE — BOARD DIRECT
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Aiden by Best Western Sedona Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Alma de Sedona Inn Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Arabella Hotel Sedona Partner — Offers special Film Festival Rates for lodging.
  • Bell Rock Inn Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Briar Patch Inn Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Courtyard by Marriott Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Creekside Inn Sedona Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Element by Westin Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Enchantment Resort Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Enterprise Rental Car Partner — Preferred partner for ground transportation, offering a discount program for the Sedona International Film Festival.
  • Film Freeway Partner — Uses Film Freeway as a platform for film submissions.
  • Harkins Sedona 6 Theatre Partner — Operates a box office at this location during the festival.
  • Harkins Theatres Partner — Hosts the Festival Central Box Office at Harkins Theatres in West Sedona.
  • Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Los Abrigados Resort and Spa Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Poco Diablo Resort Partner — Offers special Film Festival Rates for lodging.
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Sedona Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Sedona Performing Arts Center Partner — Operates a box office at this location during the festival.
  • Sedona Pines Resort Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Sedona Springs Resort Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Sedona Summit Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Sky Rock Inn of Sedona Partner — Offers a 25% discount on stays for festival attendees.
  • The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • The Wilde Resort & Spa Partner — Offers a 25% discount on stays for festival attendees.
  • Villas at Poco Diablo Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Villas of Sedona Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.
  • Whispering Creek Bed & Breakfast Partner — Listed as a lodging option for festival attendees.