Archive - TheBacklight

Above The Line and Under the Radar

How well do you really understand the charitable deduction?

Apr 14 • Maida Lynn

Hello From the Other Side

Three snapshots from independent film’s nonprofit ecosystem reveal how philanthropic capital is quietly reshaping arthouse theaters, grant-funded…

Published on Distribution Advocates • Apr 3

March 2026

Market Failure or Public Good?

What the Nonprofit Cinema Ecosystem Does

Mar 18 • Maida Lynn

Welcome to The Backlight!

I’m so glad you’re here. A little context as we get underway.

Mar 3 • Maida Lynn

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts