2020-06-05T18:20:38-05:00 2019-12-31 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 18101 VON KARMAN AVE SUITE 1700 IRVINE CA 92612 990 2019-01-01 651258603 Motion Picture Laboratories Inc % MARY PALMER MOTI 8189956600 15301 VENTURA BLVD BLDG E SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403 DAVID ENGLAND VP/CFO 8189956600 2020-06-02 true KARA ADAMS P00023315 9497942300 71.150.197.97 33577420201575000000 2020-06-05 P C52231C94F1787FB562B199B3AFA319A9E753C0B 989253E30A9DCAC8FDD40D216D359F9C3124B754 2019 2020-09-23 17:36:50Z MovieLabs Richard Berger 715 Broadway Ste 310 Santa Monica CA 91401 5082006 false X www.movielabs.com X 2003 DE See mission statement, Part III 5 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 5040000 5040000 77 339 66213 41667 5106290 5082006 0 0 0 0 3160716 3133723 0 0 0 1776042 1898616 4936758 5032339 169532 49667 1675636 1620369 657387 552453 1018249 1067916 TO IDENTIFY, RESEARCH, DEVELOP, EVALUATE AND DISSEMINATE TECHNOLOGY RELEVANT TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND PROTECTION. false false 5081667 Conducted research in furtherance of our mission to identify, research, develop, evaluate and disseminate technology relevant to motion picture production and distribution. This included technology on efficient methods to distribute video to businesses and consumers and methods to optimize the video supply chain, as well as technology to prevent, deter, and detect unauthorized copying and/or distribution of copyrighted audiovisual works. false false false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true 21 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false true false true true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false CA X MARY PALMER 8189956600 15301 VENTURA BLVD BLDG E SHERMAN OAKS CA 914033102 Richard Berger President & CEO 40.0 0.0 X 604883 0 69074 David F England VP & CFO 2.0 41.0 X 0 638156 33514 James Helman VP, Chief Technology Officer 40.0 0.0 X 510647 0 70211 Daniel Robbins VP, Secretary & Gen Counsel 2.0 40.0 X 0 423133 114960 Michael Welch VP, Business Development 40.0 0.0 X 395023 0 47884 Craig Seidel VP, Distribution TEchnology 40.0 0.0 X 370913 0 65271 Daniel Lucas VP, Bus Intelligence Technolog 40.0 0.0 X 283464 0 52440 Angelo Franchini Data Scientist - thru SEP 40.0 0.0 X 135498 0 17729 Damon Boynton Systems Administrator 40.0 0.0 X 100374 0 17878 Gabriel Miller Director 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jamie Voris Director 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Wise Director 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Justin Herz Director - Thru June 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Hanno Basse Director - thru March 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Donald Eklund Director 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 Vicky Colf Director - July forward 0.3 0.0 X 0 0 0 2400802 1061289 488961 7 false true false Raymond Drewry Technology 192 PENN ROAD HAZLEMERE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE UK HP157NU Technology Services 249139 Axod Media Ltd 42 OXFORD DRIVE HADLEIGH 0 UK Technology Services 140496 Critical Architectures LLC 36 Saxon Way SKILLMAN NJ 08558 Technology Services 150592 Amazon Web Services Inc PO Box 84023 SEATTLE WA 98124 Cloud Provider 105895 4 0 MEMBERSHIP DUES 813910 5040000 5040000 5040000 339 339 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 813910 41667 41667 41667 5082006 5081667 339 0 0 0 0 1697722 0 1182941 55112 95509 102439 155004 8029 28387 0 0 0 5270 62379 88936 18177 0 290194 205881 0 18273 0 0 24491 54755 RESEARCH PROJECTS 714691 RESEARCH TOOLS / DATA FEEDS 126532 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 95670 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 1947 5032339 1087734 1284575 0 0 0 0 345153 123606 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 176366 157774 340636 286222 66383 54414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1675636 1620369 520136 418433 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137251 134020 657387 552453 X 1018249 1067916 0 0 1018249 1067916 1675636 1620369 49667 X false false false false true false 44492 44492 0 227066 209827 17239 69278 32103 37175 54414 0 DUE TO MPA 129322 DEFERRED RENT OBLIGATION 4698 134020 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 1 Program Services See Part V 534779 0 1 0 1 534779 534779 false false false false false false Part I, Question 3(c) Number of Employees, Agents & Independent Contractors in the Region The organization uses the services of an Independent Contractor in the U.K. to facilitate the research activities conducted in the European Region. Part I, Question 3(e) Description of Program Service Conducted in Region The organization engages companies both inside and outside the U.S. to perform research of technologies to detect and deter theft of copyrighted audiovisual work and innovate new technologies for legitimate delivery of audiovisual content. Part I, Question 3(f) Total Expenditures for and Investments in the Region Expenditures in each region are based on amounts accounted for in the Statement of Functional Expenses, which is prepared on the accrual method. X X true false false Richard Berger President & CEO 501558 0 100000 0 3325 0 15634 0 53441 0 673958 0 0 0 Daniel Robbins VP, Secretary & Gen Counsel 0 383966 0 37556 0 1611 0 97225 0 17735 0 538093 0 0 David F England VP & CFO 0 509739 0 125000 0 3417 0 18200 0 15314 0 671670 0 0 James Helman VP, Chief Technology Officer 408529 0 80000 0 22118 0 26119 0 44092 0 580858 0 0 0 Michael Welch VP, Business Development 315630 0 75000 0 4393 0 21000 0 26884 0 442907 0 0 0 Craig Seidel VP, Distribution TEchnology 293739 0 73000 0 4174 0 22390 0 42882 0 436185 0 0 0 Daniel Lucas VP, Bus Intelligence Technolog 255385 0 26000 0 2079 0 22275 0 30165 0 335904 0 0 0 Angelo Franchini Data Scientist - thru SEP 108311 0 0 0 27187 0 2727 0 15002 0 153227 0 0 0 Supplemental Compensation Information Part 1, Question 4a The organization's Data Scientist left the company during the year and received a separation payment in the amount of $21,630. Changes to Governing Documents Form 990, Part VI, Questions 4 The Organization amended its ByLaws to require a one year written notice period prior to resignation of a member. Description of Classes of Persons and the Nature of Their Rights Form 990, Part VI, Questions 6 The Organization has had 6 Member Companies since it's inception in 2003. During 2019, the membership dropped to 5 companies when Disney acquired Fox. Member Powers Form 990, Part VI, Questions 7a Each Company has one appointed representative that sits on the Board of Directors and is entitled to vote on behalf of the Member Company. Governance Decisions Form 990, Part VI, Question 7b As each of the Organization's Members are represented on the Board of Directors, the membership has defacto approval of all actions of the governing board. The Organization's members have the power to vote on the following actions: a) Disposition of all or substantially all of the Corporation's assets b) Any merger, combination, or consolidation of the Corporation c) Dissolution of the Corporation Mailing Address of Persons to be Contacted at a Different Address Form 990, Part VI, Question 9 Richard Berger - MovieLabs CEO - 715 Broadway, Ste. 310, Santa Monica, CA 91401 Hanno Basse - Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Donald Eklund - Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc., 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Justin Herz & Vicky Colf - Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522-0001 Gabriel Miller - Paramount Pictures Corp., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197 Jamie Voris - Walt Disney Studios, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-9722 Michael Wise - Universal City Studios LLC, 100 Universal City Plaza, Univ. City, CA 91608 Description of Process for Review of 990 Form 990, Part VI, Question 11b The sister company, Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA) provides accounting support for the Organization. Accordingly, Form 990 is prepared internally by MPA and reviewed by our external tax advisors, who are paid preparers. The final draft is reviewed by the MPA finance team (VP, Accounting & SVP Finance) as well as the CEO, VP & CFO & VP/ General Counsel of the Organization. Conflict of Interest Policy Form 990, Part VI, Questions 12a, b, & c The Conflict of Interest Policy stipulates that Directors, Officers and Key Employees have a responsibility to disclose to the Organization's VP/General Counsel any personal interest or activity which might be contrary to the interests of the Organization. These parties are surveyed annually to identify potential conflicts and ensure compliance with the Organization's policy. Responses are reviewed by the VP/General Counsel to determine if a possible conflict may exist; if so, the VP/General Counsel and the CFO will evaluate: a) whether the conflict influenced any transaction or decisions, b) if so, whether any preventative measure can cure or mitigate that conflict, and c) what can be done in the future to prevent such conflicts. If a conflict is discovered, the conflicted person(s) may be subject to disciplinary action, including possible termination. If a conflict involving either the VP/General Counsel or the CFO is identified, then the other non-conflicted executive is required to bring it to the attention of the CEO. Description of Process for Determining Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Questions 15a & b The President & CEO's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors and discussion of his compensation is documented in the minutes. Officer's & Key employee's compensation is determined by the President & CEO based on a review and comparison of salaries for like positions in the technology sector, as well as experience. This process was last completed in 2019. Public Access to Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Financial Statements Form 990, Part VI, Question 19 The Organization does not disclose this information to the public. The Organization does not disclose this information to the public. Organization does not disclose this information to the public. Motion Picture Association Inc 15301 Ventura Blvd Bldg E Sherman Oaks CA 91403 131068220 Trade Assoc. NY 501(c)(6) See Part VII true CreativeFutureInc 5670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1650 Los Angeles CA 90036 451647569 Content Prot DC 501(c)(6) NA true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false Motion Picture Association Inc M 155004 Accrual Motion Picture Association Inc P 124732 Cash Part II, Column F The organization is related to the Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA) through common governance. Both entities are controlled by divisions of the same 5 companies: Walt Disney Studios Paramount Pictures Corp. Sony Pictures Entertainment NBC Universal Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.