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MOME and NYFA announced that applications are open for the fifth round of grants for the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre. Qualified applicants can apply for finishing grants through November 1, 2023 at www.nyfa.org/nycwomensfund.
'NYC Summer of Games' — a citywide celebration of NYC's booming digital games community featuring marquee events, expos, tournaments, exhibits, workshops, and programs — will run from June – September 2023 across all five boroughs. For a list of events and details, visit nyc.gov/digitalgames.
MOME and Center for Communication announced the fall lineup of the free "Made in NY" Talks series, kicking off September 17 in-person with Jumpstart a Career in Film & TV Production. For a full list of "Made in NY" Talks, visit here.
Buro Happold's analysis of the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program past 15+ years shows an increase in diversity within NYC's Film & TV industry, an 18x ROI, and 128% increase in salaries over 5 years for graduates in a new study commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies & Brooklyn Workforce Innovations.
Rediscover your favorite bookstores throughout the five boroughs. Check out a list of shops at NYC.gov/NYCBookstores and stop by, show love, and shop your city.
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.