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	Jono First Assistant Director Brooklyn resident



	Rebecca Camera Assistant Brooklyn resident



	Cindy Make-Up Artist Brooklyn resident



	Stephen Shop Craftsman Brooklyn resident



	Deborah Editor Manhattan resident



	Hugo Location Assistant Queens resident

"Made in NY" Production Assistant Training: Learn about the free training program, developed by our office and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, that prepares diverse New Yorkers for jobs in film and television production.
Keys to the City: Read the best practices guidelines the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting requires all productions shooting in the City to sign.
Resident and Merchant Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked questions about what to expect when film and television crews shoot on location in your neighborhood.
Permit and Fee Information: Find out important information regarding required permits, optional permits, the new project application fee and liability insurance.

September 1, 2010 - "Made in NY" television shows were among the big winners at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 29.

Tune in throughout September for New and Returning

September 1, 2010 - September marks the premiere of several new and returning "Made in NY" TV shows.

Broadway's Back in September with Free Outdoor Concert and Preview Performances

September 1, 2010 - A new season on Broadway is about to begin, and an annual celebration of new and returning shows is scheduled to take place in the heart of the theatre district.

September 1, 2010 - Several "Made in NY" films will make their way onto the big screen this month.

September 1, 2010 - Eleven New Yorkers just took their first steps into careers in the entertainment industry as Cycle 19 graduated from the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program.

'Careers in Casting for Stage and Screen' to Take Place in October

September 1, 2010 - On Saturday, October 9, 2010, the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, part of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, and Teamsters Local 817 will present "Made in NY": Careers in Casting for Stage and Screen - a free panel discussion featuring casting directors who work in film, television and theatre.

August 20, 2010 - Long hours and grunt work are all in a day’s work for a production assistant, the entry level position on a film set, but it’s also the gateway to a career in the entertainment industry. For New Yorkers interested in pursuing a career in production, a group of talented graduates from the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program assembled on August 17 at the Harlem Stage to share their experiences and explain what it takes to succeed in the business.

New York Extends and Expands 30% Production Tax Credit

August 4, 2010 - New York State has extended and expanded its 30% production tax credit and has introduced its first free standing post production credit. To learn more about the credits, contact the New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development at 212-803-2330 or visit the website at www.nylovesfilm.com.

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Formation of Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment

July 30, 2010 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has announced the creation of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. The existing Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has joined with NYC Media, the official television, radio and online network of the City of New York, to create a single entity that will also perform citywide digital coordination functions as the use of social media becomes more prevalent.

The "Made in NY" Discount Card Application, created by developers WFT Productions, helps users find vendors who participate in the "Made in NY" Discount Program. With around 1,000 vendors participating in the program, "Made in NY" cardholders can use this app to easily find the right vendor for their needs.

New York City Announces Publication of Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image

October 15, 2009 - Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today announced the publication of the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image, an innovative guide that outlines clear expectations for the study of film, television, and animation from early elementary school through high school graduation, and advances the Bloomberg Administration’s efforts to increase access to arts education in New York City public schools.

July 1, 2009 - As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, New York City’s "Made in NY" tax credit for qualified film and television production - the only one of its kind administered by a city in the US - has reached its full allocation of $192.5 million and funds are no longer available for new applications.

Download the “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” Podcasts

June 1, 2009 - The “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” podcasts are now available. Narrated by actors Julianna Margulies and Matthew Modine, these free and downloadable podcast walking tours offer listeners an informative and fun way to learn about the rich and fascinating history of film and television location shooting in New York City.

May 28, 2009 - New York City's "Made in NY" tax credit program – the only one of its kind administrated by a city in the US – is reaching its allocation limit. The City has submitted a proposal to Albany in an effort to extend the tax credit with modifications that allow for the program’s continued success.

Sets in the City: Find out what locations have been used in "Made in NY" films and television shows.

Industry Star of the Month: Marge Feinberg

"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Key Soto

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Help the MOFTB Promote Entertainment Production in New York City

The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (or: This initiative) is supported (or: supported in part) by the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. The Mayor's Fund is a not-for-profit organization established to strengthen public programs with support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, donations to the Mayor's Fund are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

To learn more about the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City or to make a contribution, click here.

If you would like to play a key role in promoting the entertainment production industry specifically in our City, please make your check payable to the following, and specify on the check that the monies be allocated to the NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting.The mission of the Mayor's Office of Film Theatre and Broadcasting is to facilitate local production work for the 100,000 plus New Yorkers who make their living in the film, television and theatre production industry and to promote the City as the ideal location for these projects.

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Help the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Fight Video Piracy!

On Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled a public awareness campaign featuring a series of print and broadcast advertisements designed to combat the creation, distribution, and sale of illegally recorded films in New York City. Featuring PSAs to run on TV and in movie theaters and several bus shelters advertisements, the campaign sends the message that movie piracy harms our economy, kills jobs and impacts all New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed legislation that strengthens the penalty for illegally videotaping a film from a violation to a misdemeanor with increased jail time.

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If you see someone selling pirated DVDs, call 311 to report them to the NYPD and make a difference in fighting video piracy.

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