2024-07-10T06:22:06-07:00 2023-12-31 132696850 Gruber Palumberi Raffaele Fried CPAs PC 7 Penn Plaza Suite 310 New York NY 10001 990EZ 2023-01-01 800215101 IMAGINE SCIENCE FILMS CORP IMAG 9174007781 593 10th Street Suite 3 Brooklyn NY 11215 ALEXIS GAMBIS Secretary 2024-07-10 true ALEXIS GAMBIS 999009999 true M CARLINE LOGERIE CPA P01387821 2125860800 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X http://www.imaginesciencefilms.org X X 113887 X 112022 1857 8 0 0 0 0 113887 18900 29879 50218 98997 14890 14603 29493 X 14556 29493 47 14603 29493 14603 29493 THE MISSION IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE THROUGH FILM, THEREBY TRANSFORMING THE WAY SCIENCE IS COMMUNICATED TO THE PUBLIC AND ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES. FILM FESTIVAL:In 2023, our primary focus centered around the Science New Wave Film Festival XVI, held from October 20th to October 27th, 2023. The festival showcased a total of 64 films, comprising 3 world premieres, 21 U.S. premieres, and 24 New York premieres. Additionally, the event featured engaging panel discussions, captivating performances, and enlightening live presentations.Last year's festival not only celebrated avant-garde hybrid science cinema across 28 programs at the centrally-located Cinema Village in Manhattan but also included special evenings dedicated to new works-in-progress within the Science New Wave genre, as well as insightful discussions on the use of field notes as a tool both in scientific exploration and filmmaking. Moreover, the event featured the latest edition of our esteemed Symbiosis Competition presented by the Simons Foundation. The festival comprised four main components:Films: A diverse selection of compelling films.Symbiosis: The competition commenced on October 19, with a midpoint Symbiosis Lab Meeting held on Monday, October 23, at Caveat. The Symbiosis Closing Night took place at the Wythe Hotel Screening Room on Friday, Oct 27. This year's theme, "(art)ificial," inspired filmmakers to challenge traditional scientific film norms and explore innovative expressions.Science New Wave (SNW): Launched in 2021, the Science New Wave program aimed to foster innovative collaborations between scientists and filmmakers. It offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to support diverse film projects, including fiction, documentary, and hybrid genres.Science New Wave Field Notes: In partnership with DCTV, we proudly presented Science New Wave Field Notes, providing audiences with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at select projects involving scientists, artists, filmmakers, and hybrids. Additionally, the Science New Wave-curated film programs continued to reach audiences worldwide through our satellite programs and global outreach. 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The organization has a governing board that assists with this solicitation effort and the board represents the broad interests of the public.The current solicitation efforts include the rebranding of its main program in order to attract more people and more funders. In addition, the organization has never failed to hold its main program-the annual film festival, which is widely attended by the general public each year. 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