•    MOME is proud to present the NYC Film Green Initiative virtual discussion series, covering topics essential to the craft of sustainable production.
•    The next episode on July 8, which is free and open to the public, will look at how sustainable production is taking shape around the world. From carbon tracking tools to on-set practices and training programs, countries are adopting a range of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of film and television production. This panel will spotlight the leading efforts, innovations, and challenges being addressed across different regions, offering a global perspective on what sustainable production looks like today and where it’s heading.
•    For more information and to register, please visit the NYC Film Green registration link here. 

•    The 2nd annual NYC Summer of Games, an initiative meant to shine a spotlight on NYC’s digital gaming community activations, is going on now, featuring marquee events, expos, tournaments, exhibits, workshops, and programs across the five boroughs this summer.
•    Upcoming JULY events include:
    ○      Urban Arts Game Academy Free College-Preparatory Game Design Program open to rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders: July 7 - August 18, 39 W. 19th Street, 5th Floor, NYC
    ○    PaleyGX Minecraft Free Coding Workshop: July 11 - August 13
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
    ○    PaleyGX Tournament Featuring MLB The Show 25: July 12
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
    ○    NYC Indie Dev Night hosted by Playcrafting: July 24, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM, BrookLAN, 339 Troutman St, Brooklyn
•    More information is available on MOME’s digital games event page here.

•    June events included the Tribeca Games Gallery, a segment of the Tribeca Festival that celebrated interactive and immersive entertainment with free playable demos of this year’s game selections. 

•    The 48th Asian American International Film Festival will take place both in New York City and virtually, and will feature a captivating array of films that delve into themes of love, relationships, grief, and complex emotions.
•    In addition to a stellar lineup of films, the festival will feature exclusive panels, receptions, and VIP events, providing unique opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts.
•    For more information, please visit the AAIFF website here. 

•   On June 16, Mayor Adams and MOME Commissioner Kaufman hosted the return of the “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony for the first time in 10 years, to celebrate NYC’s film & television industry at Gracie Mansion.
•    With hundreds of industry participants in attendance, a performance by Lamont Walker II from Hell's Kitchen and music spun by DJ Ralph McDaniels, the creative mind behind Video Music Box, honors were given to:

    ○      Actress, comedian, producer, and writer Michelle Buteau
    ○      Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan
    ○      President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Thomas J. O’Donnell
    ○      With recognition of 2025 “Made in NY” awards previously given to Emmy Awards-winning producer Celia Costas and Academy Awards-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. 

•    That’s a wrap on NY Music Month, the city’s official music festival which for 8 consecutive years has celebrated  New York’s vibrant music industry with a month of 50+ free events for artists, industry professionals, and fans, including:

    ○       WKCR’s Record Shop Takeover
    ○       MC Sha-Rock Day
    ○       Kids Rock for Kids Concert 

•    This year also marked the debut of a new brand identity, including an updated logo, fresh creative direction, and a fully redesigned website by delasign. These changes reflect the festival’s growth and its continued commitment to supporting the city’s dynamic music community.

•     MOME was proud to support The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Juneteenth Celebration in Times Square on June 19. The free outdoor concert included the presentation of the Legacy Award to Tony Award®-winning actor/activist, educator, and philanthropist André De Shields, who was recognized for his trailblazing career that has spanned over five decades.
•     Additionally, the concert featured performers from 15 shows, including: & Juliet; Boop! The Musical; Buena Vista Social Club; Chicago; Gypsy; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Hell’s Kitchen; The Lion King; MJ; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Ragtime; Real Women Have Curves; Six: The Musical; Wicked; and the return of the kids of Young Gifted and Broadway. 

•     MOME's Deputy Film Commissioner Kwame Amoaku kicked off this year's Future Now Media & Entertainment Conference with opening remarks on his experience as a creator filming in NYC.
•     The event created multiple opportunities where hundreds of college and graduate students could get insight about broadcast, cable, and digital media businesses, the latest trends and emerging technologies, and advice for how to break into these industries and begin careers in the sectors.
•     For more information about the Future Now Media Foundation, please visit their website here.  

•     MOME was on hand to celebrate historic NYC at the season 3 premiere of the HBO series, The Gilded Age, which took place during the Tribeca Film Festival.
•     Commissioner Kaufman met with many of the show’s creative and on-screen talent including show-runner Julian Fellowes and cast member Morgan Spector. 

•      MOME is proud to support multiple workforce training programs across the City of NY to prepare underemployed New Yorkers for jobs in our media and entertainment industries. June graduations included:

    ○       MiNY Production Assistant 80th Cohort
    ○       MiNY Post Production 22nd Cohort
    ○       MiNY Animation 1st Four Cohorts of revamped program 

•    Deadline 6/6 - Robert De Niro’s Sleek, New Seven-Story Wildflower Studios Gears Up In Astoria
•    Digital Music News 6/11 - NYC Mayor’s Office Announces Music Recording Studio Census to Quantify Their Economic Impact
•    People 6/16 - John Krasinski Joined by Wife Emily Blunt on Opening Night of His Off‑Broadway Solo Play, Angry Alan
•    NY1 “The Rush Hour” 6/17 - MOME Commissioner talks Made in NY Awards, entertainment industry” by Annika Pergament
•    FOX 5 News 6/25 - Prop recycling program salvages used props
•    Minecraft Education 6/30 - Minecraft Education’s Battle of the Boroughs: NYC Students Build Their Future, One Block at a Time

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