CREATE48 MEDIA NETWORK
EIN 33-4797616 · Film & Video (A31)
What they do
48 Hour Film Project Events Seattle Montana Bay AreaCREATE48 Media Network Produced and Administered The 48 Hour Film Project Events In Seattle Montana and The Bay Area Providing Hands-on Skills-based Filmmaking and Production Experience Under A Structured Time-based Format. Participants Collaborated In Teams to Write Produce Shoot and Complete Short Films Within A Fixed Deadline Strengthening Practical Workforce Skills In Producing Directing Cinematography Editing Sound and Project Management. The Program Advances CREATE48s Charitable and Educational Purpose By Delivering Accessible Real-world Training Mentorship Connections and Community-building Opportunities for Filmmakers and Media Workers Including Expanded Access for Historically Under-resourced Creators.Persons Benefited: Over 3,000 Creatives Participants Per Year and Approximately 4,000 Audience Members Per Year.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
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They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
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KIRK NORDENSTROMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AMY ENSERBOARD MEMBER
ANTHONY TACKETTBOARD MEMBER
DAVID SHULMANBOARD MEMBER
KRIS FLINKDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MARK RUPPERTBOARD MEMBER
MONIQUE MADRIDBOARD MEMBER
VIRGINIA BOGERTBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 12064 8TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2203
- County
- King
- In care of
- Kirk Nordenstrom
- Primary officer
- Kirk Nordenstrom, Executive Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Film & Video (A31)
- IRS tax category
- Film & Video