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The 3D Experience Showcases Entertainment and Technology at First Annual Festival

September 24, 2010 - The 3D Experience, New York’s first annual 3D Entertainment and Technology Festival, is currently underway in Times Square. The festival showcases 3D digital cinema, gaming and TV in a hands-on event where consumers and industry professionals are able to experience the technology through interactive programs.

At the Executive Forum, the portion of the 3D Experience that is geared towards industry professionals, Todd Asher, first deputy commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, welcomed the audience and spoke about how the City of New York helps facilitate production throughout the five boroughs.

“The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s mission is to streamline government communications by making information more accessible, leveraging technology to aid in the transparency of government, and by supporting relevant industries in New York City,” said First Deputy Commissioner Asher. “It was created this past July by Mayor Bloomberg through the merger of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting - which supports film, television and commercial production and NYC Media - the official television, radio and online network of the City of New York.”

During his remarks, First Deputy Commissioner highlighted the various services provided by the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, including the “Made in NY” marketing credit, which provides free advertising for projects that shoot here, and the “Made in NY” Discount Card Program with discounts for productions at over 950 local businesses.

The Executive Forum also offers industry professionals the opportunity to learn what’s next in the world of 3D through presentations, networking opportunities and technical demonstrations. In addition, the 3D Experience features activities for consumers, including the 3D Showroom at the Discovery Times Square Exposition on 226 W. 44th St., and 3D film screenings at the AMC Theatres Empire 25 on 234 W. 42nd St. For more information, visit the3dexperience.org.

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