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Mayor Mamdani appointed Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, beginning February 23, 2026. As Commissioner, Espinal will advance the Mamdani administration’s agenda to ensure NYC remains a place where artists and creatives can afford to live and work.
MOME's Spring 202 schedule for the "Made in NY" Talks series is here, in partnership with Center for Communication. The series brings together industry leaders to share insights, information and news with New Yorkers looking to work in the media and entertainment industries.
MOME's supporting the NYC Collegiate Esports Circuit (NYCCEC), the first-ever esports initiative open only to CUNY, SUNY and New York State private schools, hosted by Video Game Amateurs. The competition will feature an in-person qualifying round, March 14 at OS NYC in Manhattan. Sign up here.
TV/FILM
Everything you need to know about filming in the greatest city in the world.
THEATRE
The heart & soul of NYC, we support our entire theatre and live performance community.
MUSIC
The birthplace of Hip Hop, Salsa, Punk Disco and more... the City of NY loves Music.
DIGITAL GAMES
NYC is committed to being a global hub for the digital games industry.
Education & Training
Made in NY PA Training Program
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
Theatrical Workforce Development Program
Offers a six-week intensive in safety, workforce readiness, and skills for technical theatre careers.
Sound Thinking NYC
Designed to leverage teenagers' passion for popular music to lead them towards viable career paths.
Made in NY Animation Project
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, technical skills in 3D computer animation, and paid internships.
Reports & Studies
NYC Film and Television Industry Economic Impact Study 2021
Finds NYC's TV/film supports supports 185,000 jobs, $18.1B in wages & $81.6B in total economic output.
ALL NEW YORK'S A STAGE: NYC Small Theater Industry Cultural and Economic Impact Study
Calls attention to the vibrance of the small theater community.
Music Industry Economic Impact Study
Reveals that NYC's music industry supports 60,000 jobs, $5B in wages, and generates $21B in economic output
2021 NYC Digital Games Industry Economic Impact Study
Finds that NYC's digital games supports 7,600 jobs, $762M in wages & $2B in total economic output.