Firelight Media Inc.
New York, NY Firelight Media, Inc.
- UEI
- UXDAU1L5M7F9
- CAGE
- 4JAU4
- Primary NAICS
- 512110 Motion Picture and Video Production
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 72 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA
- Website
- firelightmedia.tv
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 78 Motion Pictures
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: to support beyond resilience a series of documentary film screenings and panel discussions. | National Endowment for the Arts | $20,000 | |
| Sun RA and the roots of afrofuturism [firelight media is seeking a production grant in the amount of $700,000 for a… | National Endowment for the Humanities | $700,000 | |
| Purpose: to support the groundwork regional filmmaker labs a professional development program for early-career… | National Endowment for the Arts | $25,000 | |
| Purpose: to support beyond resilience a series of documentary film screenings and panel discussions. | National Endowment for the Arts | $20,000 | |
| Beyond resilience: masterclasses - expanding humanities themes and cultural representation in historical documentary… | National Endowment for the Humanities | $0 |
About Firelight Media Inc.
Firelight Media Inc. is a minority-owned, Black American-owned non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since September 2006. The organization primarily receives federal grant awards to support documentary filmmaking, filmmaker development programs, and humanities-focused public programming. Firelight Media was founded by Stanley Nelson and is known for creating acclaimed historical documentary films and nurturing BIPOC filmmakers who produce humanities-themed documentaries. The organization's mission is to foster a diverse field of professional documentary filmmakers and support non-fiction filmmakers of color.
Through federal grant awards, Firelight Media Inc. provides a range of services and programs. These include managing professional development initiatives like the Groundwork Regional Filmmaker Labs for early-career nonfiction filmmakers and commissioning short films for public broadcast. The organization also conducts documentary film screenings and panel discussions through series such as "Beyond Resilience" and "Films by Firelight." Firelight Media has received grants to produce specific documentary films, such as "Sun Ra and the Roots of Afrofuturism" for PBS' American Masters series. Additionally, the organization administers grantmaking programs like the Spark Fund, which provides stipends to mid-career Black, Indigenous, and filmmakers of color for developing historical or humanities-focused documentary projects. Firelight Media's federal grant awards primarily come from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, supporting various programs under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs, Fellowships and Stipends, and other funding opportunities.
Quick answers
What is Firelight Media Inc.'s UEI?
Firelight Media Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is UXDAU1L5M7F9.
What is Firelight Media Inc.'s CAGE code?
Firelight Media Inc.'s CAGE code is 4JAU4.
What is Firelight Media Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Firelight Media Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production).
Where is Firelight Media Inc. located?
Firelight Media Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 72 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA.
Is Firelight Media Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Firelight Media Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 2, 2027.
What is Firelight Media Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Firelight Media Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Purpose: to support beyond resilience a series of documentary film screenings and panel discussions (19207233424), from National Endowment for the Arts, on January 1, 2024.
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