Dear MOME Community,

I am honored to serve as Commissioner of NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment in this new era under Mayor Mamdani and Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su. This agency - established as the first municipal film office sixty years ago – will continue its mission to support the creative industries including film and television production as well as theatre, digital games, music, advertising and publishing, with an eye to putting NYC’s workforce front and center. We will double down on  creating opportunities and good paying jobs for New Yorkers within the creative fields, while looking to make the city's arts and entertainment more affordable and accessible for all.

The Bride!: A film directed by NYC’s own Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Christian Bale and released by Warner Brothers Productions

Daredevil: Born Again: 

Season 2 premieres on Disney+

Sunday, March 15 to see which awards will go to the nine-time nominated “Made in NY” production, Marty Supreme

In partnership with Global Rise: Stories for the Future, a group of creators who look to craft on-screen climate narratives that drive civic engagement, MOME will present a panel discussion – Storytelling in a Climate Changing World, as part of the NYC Film Green Office Hours series.  The Film Green Initiative, since its inception in 2016, has served to promote sustainable film production by offering a blueprint for decarbonization, waste management, and sourcing, as well as free resources. 

In partnership with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI), prepares NYC residents 18 years or older for entry-level positions in the TV and film industry. Unemployed and low-income NYC residents are eligible for the four-week training and two years of job placement support as PAs on film, TV, commercial and music video sets. The program has trained more than 1,250 PAs for film sets all over New York City.

 

In partnership with Roundabout Theatre Company, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.) and SBS, kicks off a three-year training program designed for New Yorkers aged 18-24 to gain technical theater skills. Fellows receive two years of placement assistance into entry-level stagehand positions. There are over 175 program graduates.

(Premiere) - March 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm Southern Chinese immigrants help build the nation's railroads in the West and migrate to New York.

(Premiere) - March 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM Learning Curve blends music, culture, and discovery as a seasoned musician takes on the challenge of learning obscure instruments from around the world in a single afternoon before putting his skills to the test live.

Additionally, NYC Media will air The New York Women in Film & Television 45th Annual Muse Awards, last year’s celebration honoring women of vision and achievement in the media and entertainment industry who have used their platform to break barriers, elevate others, and inspire the next generation of leaders.

These presentations will lead up to “Made in NY” Award presentation at the NYWIFT 49th Annual MUSE Awards luncheon on March 20.

NY International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) - Now Through 

March 15

SR Socially Relevant Film Festival NY March 10-15

Teatro Fest NYC: March 1 -  April 30

NYC Public School Film Festival

How JanArtsNYC and New York City's Theater Festivals Expand Access to experimental and Global Performance

MOME and NYC Public Schools are currently hosting the semi-final rounds for the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Esports Competition, with the finals to take place at the second-annual NYC Video Game Festival in May. As of last week the City of NY is proud to announce the Queens winning schools:

Follow the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment on social media for the latest on our upcoming events, initiatives, and programs: Twitter/X: @MadeinNY, Facebook: @MadeinNY, Instagram: @Madein_NY, Threads: @Madein_NY, and LinkedIn.