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Mayor Bloomberg and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Oliver Congratulate "Made in NY" TV Shows Earning 107 Primetime Emmy Nominations

The 2013 Primetime Emmy nominations have been announced, and "Made in NY" television shows have received more than 100 nominations. "This year's Emmy nominations recognize the incredible talent and hard work of the many people who make outstanding television right here in New York City," said Mayor Bloomberg.

Learn from the Experts in the Media & Entertainment Industry with an Innovative Management Training Program

Strategic Steps for Growth is an innovative management training program for established media and entertainment-related small businesses. This nine-month, mini-MBA style course will help you identify growth opportunities learning from an award-winning curriculum from Interise, peer mentoring and using your own business as a case study.

Theatre Development Fund's Autism Theater Initiative Expands

The non-profit Theatre Development Fund's Autism Theater Initiative moves into its third season with special, autism-friendly performances of The Lion King on Sunday, September 29, Spider-Man on November 16, 2013, and Wicked on March 2, 2014.

Romance and 20th Century Music Set the Tone on Broadway

This month on Broadway, witness the ascension of the Beatles, follow the journey of a rock star rabbi and explore the history of the tango.

"Avenue Q Day" Celebrated July 31

On Wednesday, July 31, the Tony-winning musical Avenue Q celebrated its 10th year and 4,143rd show with a special performance at New World Stages.

"Fun City" Screenings to Celebrate Gritty Golden Age of New York Cinema

This August, the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens will be hosting "Fun City," a screening series dedicated to New York films made during the turbulent, gritty and formative years of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

"Made in NY" Vendors 'Travel' to New Places

As August begins, more and more vendors join the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program, offering discounts off their goods and services to productions filming throughout the five boroughs. The latest vendors include: Regus, Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, QBO Media and Studios, West Harlem Food & Beverage Association, American Expediting, Cassis Travel Services - NYC, The Displayers, Aimes Medical Equipment d.b.a. Doctorprops, and the Milford NYC.

Artists of All Kinds Get Spotlight from "Made in NY" Marketing Credit

A mix of City-centric productions are part of the "Made in NY" Marketing Credit this August, including three independent features.

Central Park Film Festival Returns With Multi-Genre Program

The Central Park Conservancy will host the 11th annual Central Park Film Festival this August 22-26. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, food and other picnic fare and enjoy any or all of the five nightly screenings that make up the festival.

Call for Submissions from Chelsea Film Festival

The Chelsea Film Festival is a brand new festival that seeks to promote independent films from around the world.

Beach Flix to Screen Shorts from the Queens World Film Festival

The Rockaway Civic Association and Queens World Film Festival are teaming up for a special night at the Beach Flix film series.

"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Caroline Ibarra

For Caroline Ibarra, working in the film industry always seemed like an unattainable goal, "something that only certain people could do."

The Bronx Dances to the Beat of a Salsa Fest

Throughout the month of August, the third annual Bronx Salsa Fest will bring performances, classes, concerts, parties and other events celebrating Latin dance to venues across the Bronx.