NYC.gov - Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting

MADE IN NY - Free Permits, Free Parking, Free Police Assistance, Safest Large City in the U.S.


	The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has unveiled a public service announcement featuring New Yorkers who work in the production industry in an effort to thank local residents for hosting film and television production in their neighborhood. The campaign also aims to educate New Yorkers about the importance of the industry and the residents who make their living working behind the scenes in film and television here. read more


	Rules Governing the Issuance of Permit: Rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York City in effect as of August 13. Resident Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked questions about what to expect when film and television crews shoot on location. Transition to Digital TV: Learn how to prepare for the switch to digial television in February 2009.


	January 6, 2009 – On Wednesday, January 28, 2009, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting will present The Art and Design of “Ugly Betty” – a panel featuring the creative design team behind the award-winning ABC hit series. read more


	January 6, 2009 - On Thursday, January 15, 2009, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations will present "Made in NY" Production Assistants: A Peer to Peer Discussion at the NYC College of Technology in Brooklyn at 6 pm. read more


	January 6, 2009 - The "Made in NY" Discount Card Program, which began in 2005, currently boasts over eight hundred fifty vendor participants. read more


	January 6, 2009 - Exit Art, located in North Chelsea in Manhattan, is the latest production facility to qualify to host “Made in NY” projects. read more


	January 6, 2009 - NYC Green Screen now features a brand new look! read more


	January 6, 2009 - Tune in as several "Made in NY" favorites return during the chilly month of January read more


	January 6, 2009 - PBS welcomes back the iconic children's series "The Electric Company" with a special sneak peek on Monday, January 19 read more


	January 6, 2009 - It may be cold outside, but Broadway theatres are heating up with new productions in January. read more


	January 6, 2009 - Notorious opens in theatres on January 15, chronicling the life of Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace) and his music career that took off from the streets of Brooklyn. read more


	January 6, 2009 - Janis Vogel completely understands how collaborative the process of filmmaking can be. read more


	January 6, 2009 - The nominations have been announced for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press. read more


	January 6, 2009 - The 2009 Sundance Film Festival will play host to a number of "Made in NY" films. read more


	December 3, 2008 - To celebrate the new year, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is proud to announce the publication of the Scenes from the City 2009 wall calendar. read more


	December 3, 2008 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and members of the Broadway community announced a commitment for Broadway to "go green" and become more environmentally responsible as they reduce their carbon footprint. read more


	November 19, 2008 - For almost four decades, “Sesame Street” has stayed true to its original mission – educating children through television. At a panel discussion moderated by Commissioner Katherine Oliver at the Apollo Theater, the show’s creative team was on hand to share their experiences creating the beloved children’s series. read more


	Industry Star of the Month: Charlotte St. Martin "Made in NY" PA of the Month: Alexander Etseyatse, From New York to Africa NYC is the Safest Large City in the US!


	The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (or: This initiative) is supported (or: supported in part) by the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. The Mayor's Fund is a not-for-profit organization established to strengthen public programs with support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, donations to the Mayor's Fund are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. To learn more about the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City or to make a contribution, click here. If you would like to play a key role in promoting the entertainment production industry specifically in our City, please make your check payable to the following, and specify on the check that the monies be allocated to the NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting.The mission of the Mayor's Office of Film Theatre and Broadcasting is to facilitate local production work for the 100,000 plus New Yorkers who make their living in the film, television and theatre production industry and to promote the City as the ideal location for these projects. click here for more information


	On Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled a public awareness campaign featuring a series of print and broadcast advertisements designed to combat the creation, distribution, and sale of illegally recorded films in New York City. Featuring PSAs to run on TV and in movie theaters and several bus shelters advertisements, the campaign sends the message that movie piracy harms our economy, kills jobs and impacts all New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed legislation that strengthens the penalty for illegally videotaping a film from a violation to a misdemeanor with increased jail time. Click here to view the PSAs! If you see someone selling pirated DVDs, call 311 to report them to the NYPD and make a difference in fighting video piracy. click here for more information