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	Summer Play Festival August 1, 2007 In its fourth year, the Summer Play Festival is once again making a substantial contribution to New York's theater community by offering a venue for ground-breaking theatrical production, as well as opportunities for artists and producers to learn more about their craft.

	MOFTB Applauds New York City's Emmy Nominees August 1, 2007 New York City-based television shows received an incredible 53 nominations for the 59th annual Primetime Emmy awards. Tune in to Fox’s broadcast of the main award ceremony in Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007! The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting congratulates New York's nominees for their remarkable achievements in television.

	Backdrop NYC August 1, 2007 In the latest season of original programming on NYC-TV, the show Backdrop NYC celebrates the creative energies of New Yorkers. Backdrop NYC invites short film submissions from all New York filmmakers, and then features a selection of New York shorts each episode. Demonstrating the depth and breadth of New York’s film community, the shorts range in style from animation to live action to documentary.

	IFP Expands 17th Annual Gotham Awards August 1, 2007 The 2007 film awards season will kick-off in New York on Tuesday, November 27 with the 17th Annual Gotham Awards. Produced and presented by IFP, the Awards are expanding on two fronts this year with their move to the City’s newest studio complex, Steiner Studios, and with their new collaborations to present public programs related to the Awards. In addition, IFP announced today three of this year’s Gotham Awards Tributes: actor Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men, Love in the Time of Cholera, Before Night Falls), filmmaker Mira Nair (The Namesake, Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay!) and film industry veteran Jonathan Sehring, President of IFC Entertainment.

	New York Movie Pirate First to be Charged with Tougher Camcord Law August 1, 2007 A New York area man was arrested by New York City police officers prior to the July Fourth holiday for illegally camcording Dreamworks/Paramount’s Transformers on its opening day in a Bronx movie theater. The defendant is the first to be charged under an amended law passed by the City Council and signed into law May 1 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that increases penalties for individuals caught recording theatrical films in New York City. The defendant, Kalidou Diallo, faces up to six months imprisonment, fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and a civil penalty up to $5,000.

	"One Life to Live" Reaches its 10,000th Episode August 1, 2007 On Friday, August 17, ABC's "One Life to Live" will reach a historic milestone: the airing of its 10,000th episode.

	"Made in NY" Podcast - Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie August 1, 2007 The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting recently spoke to Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, stars of HBO's new "Made in NY" show, Flight of the Conchords. The conversation is the MOFTB's first "Made in NY" podcast.

	MOFTB - Proposed "Film Permit Rules" July 3, 2007 In an effort to better assist the public, the NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) issued proposed "film permit rules" on May 25, 2007.

	New York City Hosts First-Ever National Asian American Theater Festival July 1, 2007 New York City hosted the first-ever National Asian American Theater Festival (NAATF) in June.

	Snapple Theater Center Dedicates "Jerry Orbach Theater" on Broadway July 1, 2007 The legacy of theater, television and film actor Jerry Orbach lives on.

	BCC Students Win Big Bucks at 14th Annual Bronx Community College Film and Video Festival July 1, 2007 New York's entertainment production community contains some of the most skilled and dedicated professionals in the industry. It is paramount that the industry continues to retain and develop talent; for these reasons, the Bronx Community College held its 14th annual Bronx Community College Film & Video Festival.

	Mayor Bloomberg Presents Second Annual "Made in NY" Awards July 1, 2007 On June 11, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the second annual "Made in NY" awards to six individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the City's entertainment industry at a ceremony in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.

	Heat, Humidity, and SPF - Summer Staples Return to NYC July 1, 2007 The Summer Play Festival is returning in its fourth incarnation from July 10th through August 5th to New York City.

	Staten Island Film Festival Panel Offers Heavenly Advice at the St. George Theater July 1, 2007 On Friday, June 22nd, the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting presented "Careers in Entertainment Production: Paths to Opportunity," a panel discussion in partnership with the Staten Island Film festival, at the St. George Theatre.

	Independentfeatures.com to Hold Festival in Independent Film Capital of the World, New York City July 1, 2007 Independent Features, a newly launched website which showcases the independent filmmaking community, is holding a screening of the top 21 vote getters in an online poll for its inaugural Independent Film Festival.

	More Savings on Production with the "Made in NY" Card! July 1, 2007 As of this June, even more vendors have joined the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program, making it more affordable to do business in the City.

	Historic Theater in the Bronx Features the Latest Hip Hop and R&B Artists July 1, 2007 Utopia's Paradise Theater, one of the Bronx's landmarks, combines its historic decor with the sounds of the streets.

	Digital Media Experts Have a Morning Byte During Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Breakfast July 1, 2007 The Mayor's Office of FIlm, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) is expanding its outreach to the digital world.

	Commissioner Katherine Oliver Speaks with Shelly Palmer of Media 30 About New York City's Efforts to Combat Video Piracy June 1, 2007 Commissioner Katherine Oliver spoke with Shelly Palmer of Media30 about New York City's efforts to combat video piracy. To listen to their conversation, click here! You can also go to http://www.shellypalmerpodcasts.com or www.media30.com to hear them.

	Fighting Piracy to 'Get the Real Picture' in June's Marketing Campaign June 1, 2007 The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's June marketing campaign is promoting a variety of PSA's on bus shelters throughout the city to send the message that movie piracy harms the local economy, kills jobs, and impacts all New Yorkers. next page