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NYC Mayor Adams, Commissioner Kaufman, and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos launched the first round of the sixth annual Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs esports competition, where K-12 students compete to build a more inclusive, sustainable, future-ready NYC in Minecraft while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Details here.
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.
MOME was proud to present the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards dedicated completely to celebrating New York City’s vibrant theatre and live performance community on September 15 at Gracie Mansion, to honorees LaChanze, Ken Sunshine, Patricia Delgado, Justin Peck, and Susan Feldman.
NYC Life original series "The NYC Field Guide: How to Thrive in the Five," won five New York Emmy Awards. The series was produced in collaboration with Next Millennium Productions (NMP). NYC Media also won an NY Emmy for their coverage of the Liberty Parade of Champions, SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE - LIVE NY.
MOME's thrilled to announce 129 Emmy nominations received for ‘Made in NY’ productions, including SNL’s 50th anniversary shows, NYC’s newest mega-hit The Penguin, and 26 for the hosts and crews of our talented Daytime shows.
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
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
Providing skills training and job placement assistance for NYers pursuing careers in post production.
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field.
Presenting free career panels with industry pros who provide an inside look into the media/entertainment industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.