FRIDA CINEMA
305 E 4th Street 100, Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.thefridacinema.org

Total Revenue
$649,883
Total Expenses
$648,859
Net Assets
$-37,089

Organizations Filed Purposes: The Frida Cinema serves as the only non-profit curatorial cinema in Orange County, CA. Our mission is to enrich, connect, and educate communities through the art of cinema.

The Frida Cinema is an art house model cultural institution which takes a community-based, mission-driven approach to cinematic programming. Eschewing the traditional studio system,The Frida curates a rich and eclectic variety of film programming with a focus on documentaries which serve to both educate and inspire international films which introduce audiences to cultures, traditions, and histories from around the world revival screenings of revered classic films student films, produced by our community of talented and visionary young artists and non-cinematic fare such as concert events, art shows, educational panels, and other civic and artistic engagements. The Frida Cinema also serves as an enriching hub for a consistent family of volunteers, most of which are high school and college students looking to complement their academic studies with real-world experience.

Pop-Up Community Cinema allows us to take The Frida Cinema's message and programming out into the community, by transforming spaces into movie theaters. Under this program, The Frida Cinema has activated parking lot rooftops, parks, streets, and even a historic cemetery's garden, bringing the community together to take in cinematic programming under the stars. These screenings are generally programmed for a family audience, and are completely free of charge.

The Annual Horrible Imaginings Film Festival showcases the newest voices in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genre cinema from around the world, over a multi-day event that consists of film screenings, diverse panels, parties, and networking sessions. This festival aims to spotlight genre cinema, amplify artistic voices, and foster a community of acceptance. We sincerely believe in the sharing and exploring of our deepest fears, desires, and anxieties in a community setting. This festival allows audience members the opportunity to not only explore these complex emotions but also exorcise them. Over the past 10 years, we have screened over 750 genre titles and welcomed over 8,000 passionate attendees.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Tish LeonTreasurer2$0
M Giselle CrowSecretary8$0
Audrey DuncanPresident8$0
Logan CrowDirector50$0

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