Filmnorth
Saint Paul, MN Doing business as Ifpmn
- UEI
- TFL7TFT92G13
- CAGE
- 4SWW5
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2441 University Ave W #100, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
- Website
- filmnorth.org
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 89 Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Filmnorth, registered as a non-profit corporate entity based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a professional organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers in the Upper Midwest region. With a SAM.gov registration valid through January 2026, the organization focuses on providing professional development resources, networking opportunities, and support services for independent film professionals. While primarily operating through grant-funded programs, Filmnorth has established itself as a key support infrastructure for emerging and established filmmakers, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
Filmnorth has consistently received project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support a diverse range of professional development initiatives for independent filmmakers. These grants have funded multiple programs including the annual FilmNorth Forum conference, professional development labs with focuses on inclusivity and socially conscious filmmaking practices, and a specialized Media Arts Fellowship program targeting emerging artists from Indigenous communities. The organization's grant-funded work has demonstrated a commitment to supporting filmmakers through in-person and online training, with specific attention to emerging artists, Indigenous filmmakers, and promoting inclusive storytelling practices. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Filmnorth also received a grant specifically to support personnel and facilities costs, indicating its organizational resilience and adaptability. The grant awards, ranging from $18,000 to $19,000 annually, have consistently supported year-long initiatives designed to enhance professional skills, provide networking opportunities, and foster diversity within the independent film ecosystem.
Quick answers
Is Filmnorth registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Filmnorth's SAM.gov registration is active through October 14, 2027.
What is Filmnorth's most recent federal award?
Filmnorth's most recent federal grant award is To support professional development activities for independent filmmakers in the upper midwest (19354703425), from National Endowment for the Arts, on January 1, 2025.
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See Filmnorth's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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