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	John and Lisa Costume Designer 2012 Reel Jobs Campaign



	The Kirshoff Family Special Effects 2012 Reel Jobs Campaign



	Damon Location Manager 2012 Reel Jobs Campaign



	Manny Steadicam Operator 2012 Reel Jobs Campaign



	Christina Set Decorator 2012 Reel Jobs Campaign



	Jono First Assistant Director 2010 Reel Jobs Campaign

The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting now accepts permit applications online at https://nyceventpermits.nyc.gov/film/. Productions will have the ability to apply for new project accounts and submit their location requests from any computer with internet access. Productions must submit their applications at least 48 business hours in advance to ensure that permits are processed and that all parking requests are granted.

"Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program: 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.
Code of Conduct and 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.
Oversized Vehicle Permit Procedure: An oversized vehicle permit is required for any single vehicle exceeding 35’ length (bumper to bumper), 8’ width or 13’6” height and for tractor/trailer vehicles exceeding 55’ length, 8’ width or 13’6”.

Statement From Commissioner Katherine Oliver on 6 New

“New York City is a ‘Lights, Camera, Action City and we are very proud to be on track to break another television record putting 2012 on track to be the busiest year yet for television production” said NYC Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver. “As television and cable networks present their schedules for the fall 2012 season, more and more, producers and writers around the country have realized that New York City is the best place in the world to make television. Mayor Bloomberg and I congratulate the shows and everyone who will be working on them.”

City of New York Unveils New PSA Campaign Starring Local New Yorkers Working in the Film and TV Industry to Support the 130,000 New Yorkers Working in the Film and TV Industry

May 14, 2012 - The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has launched its latest PSA campaign – “Reel Jobs. Reel Proud. Real New Yorkers.” – spotlighting various New Yorkers who work behind the scenes in the local film and television production. The campaign’s videos and artwork will appear across various distribution platforms throughout the City, including local AMC Theatres®, on television, on Taxi-TV, in subways, on bus shelters, and on the City’s website www.NYC.gov.

Evaluating New York City's Media Sector Development and Setting the Stage for Future Development, a Study Conducted by the Boston Consulting Group

May 8, 2012 - The Boston Consulting Group has released a study that aims to analyze the development and growth of New York City's media and entertainment industries by examining different subsectors and identifying the main trends that have shaped and will continue to shape the City's media and digital media sectors. According to the report, New York City's film sector is the strongest in its history, generating a direct spend of $7.1 billion in 2011, an increase of over $2 billion dollars since 2002. The sector now employs 130,000 people, an increase of 30,000 jobs since 2004.

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY HAS SPENT $60 BILLION IN NEW YORK CITY OVER PAST DECADE, AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION IS NOW AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH

May 8, 2012 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver today announced the results of an economic study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group that details the growth and economic impact of New York City’s media and entertainment industries. Over the last ten years, filmed entertainment in New York City has seen remarkable growth and is currently the strongest in its history, generating direct spending of $7.1 billion in 2011, an increase of over $2 billion dollars annually since 2002.

Mayor Bloomberg and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Oliver to Host Seventh Annual

May 2, 2012 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine L. Oliver will host the seventh annual "Made in NY" Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to various fields in the City's entertainment and digital media industries.

May 2, 2012 - Local businesses continue to join the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program, offering discounts on their goods and services to the productions that film on location throughout the five boroughs.

May 2, 2012 - This month, the "Made in NY" Marketing Credit, which now includes subway advertising, Taxi TV spots and additional bus shelters, showcases several projects that were "Made in NY."

May 2, 2012 - A major movie franchise becomes a trilogy and a new comedy comes out with the latest releases of "Made in NY" films.

Broadway Celebrates the 2011-2012 Theatre Season as Nominations Are Announced

May 2, 2012 - As May begins, various theatrical organizations are poised to hand out their annual awards to the plays, musicals and revivals that have opened during the past season.

Local Students Meet Festival Filmmakers at

April 18, 2012 - Aspiring young filmmakers and local students eager to learn the ins and outs of the film industry got to meet a handful of filmmakers with projects at the Tribeca Film Festival as part of “Made in NY” Tribeca Connection.

April 2, 2012 - The "Made in NY" Marketing Credit, which provides free co-branded advertising to productions that shoot the majority of their project in the five boroughs, is expanding to now include additional bus shelters, subway advertising, and Taxi TV spots.

Mayor Bloomberg Opens Five New Soundstages at Steiner Studios and Announces New Programs to Help New Yorkers Get Jobs in the Entertainmant Industry

March 26, 2012 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver joined Steiner Studios Chairman Douglas C. Steiner to open five new soundstages at Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The new stages, totaling 45,000 square feet, will provide new and expanded opportunities for New Yorkers who work in the film, television and commercial production industry.

Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Year in Review: 2011

January 3, 2012 - The Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting looks back at some of the highlights of 2011.

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.

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.

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

"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Lee Walker

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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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