Request to CIA for all internal circulars or bulletins pertaining to entertainment industry products from 2020-2024
| Tracking # |
F-2025-00558 |
| Submitted | Dec. 3, 2024 |
| Due | Jan. 2, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Brett Carollo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all internal CIA circulars or bulletins, released during the last five years (2020-2024), listing or describing contacts with the entertainment industry or entertainment products supported by the CIA. An example would be the "What's News at CIA" bulletin, though this request should not be restricted to that particular internal publication.
I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation as well as the editor-in-chief and a contributor to a research magazine published by said foundation titled "Cultural Engineering Studies." These documents will be used for public education and research purposes. I therefore request a waiver of all fees that may otherwise apply. Attached is a document with organization letterhead confirming my position, as well as the organization's 501(c)(3) application and approval form.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brett Carollo
From: Central Intelligence Agency
Dear Requester:
Attached is an initial response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) query of [12/04/2024]. Please review the attachment, and should you have any questions, please call the CIA FOIA Hotline at +1 (703) 613-1287.
Regards,
Public Access Requests Branch
Central Intelligence Agency
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2025-00558.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.