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Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Announces JanArtsNYC 2026

#JANARTSNYC

    MOME and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals announced the full slate of programming for #JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues. For more information, please visit JanArtsNYC.org.

8th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival

#NYCPSFilmFestival

    MOME & New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) announced that applications are open for the 8th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival, celebrating the talent and diversity of student voices. Middle and high school students throughout NYC can apply now through February 6, 2026 at nyc.gov/nycpsfilmfestival.

Programs & Initiatives

Women's Fund for Media, Music & Theatre

Providing finishing grants up to $50,000 for TV/film/theatre/digital/music projects about/by women!

Digital Games

Committing to making NYC a global hub for game development & the digital games industry.

June is New York Music Month

Celebrating the most diverse music scene in the world, in partnership with NY is Music.

NYC Public School Film Festival

Honoring the diversity of talented student filmmakers and their unique voices.

Education & Training

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Made in NY PA Training Program
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
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Made in NY Post-Production Training Program
Providing skills training and job placement assistance for NYers pursuing careers in post production.
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Made in NY Animation Project
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field.
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Made in NY Career Panels
Presenting free career panels with industry pros who provide an inside look into the media/entertainment industry.

Reports & Studies

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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.

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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.

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2022 NYC Publishing Industry Economic Impact Study
Reveals that NYC's publishing industry supports 95,000 jobs, $11B in wages & $34B in total economic output.

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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.