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MOME, in its effort to support all filmmakers and make NYC the most frictionless place in the world to film, is proud to announce the first ever “Made in NY” Filmmaker Listening Tour taking place across the five boroughs this fall. Get all the information here.
Congratulations to Bronx-based filmmaker Romel Rodriguez, creator of the comedy series "The Super NYC," who became the first vertical storyteller to receive the City’s “Made in NY” Award from MOME at the first-ever ALZA Festival as part of the "Created in NY" campaign. Check out all of the "Created in NY" finalists here.
MOME presented two "Made in NY" no-strings-attached development grants to creators of color across two game projects to accelerate their development efforts during Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo) this year.
MOME's Fall 2026 schedule for the "Made in NY" Talks series is here, in partnership with Center for Communication. The series brings together industry leaders to share insights, information and news with New Yorkers looking to work in the media and entertainment industries.
MOME unveiled a new PSA video, “Make it in NY,” featuring well-known NYC based filmmakers -- Darren Aronofsky, John Krasinski, Spike Lee, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Schumer and Celine Song -- on why they believe NYC to be the greatest location in the world for filming.
TV/FILM
Everything you need to know about filming in the greatest city in the world.
THEATRE
The heart & soul of NYC, we support our entire theatre and live performance community.
MUSIC
The birthplace of Hip Hop, Salsa, Punk Disco and more... the City of NY loves Music.
DIGITAL GAMES
NYC is committed to being a global hub for the digital games industry.
Education & Training
Made in NY PA Training Program
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
Theatrical Workforce Development Program
Offers a six-week intensive in safety, workforce readiness, and skills for technical theatre careers.
Sound Thinking NYC
Designed to leverage teenagers' passion for popular music to lead them towards viable career paths.
Made in NY Animation Project
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, technical skills in 3D computer animation, and paid internships.
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.
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.
Music Industry Economic Impact Study
Reveals that NYC's music industry supports 60,000 jobs, $5B in wages, and generates $21B in 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.