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As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, New York City’s "Made in NY" tax credit for qualified film and television production - the only one of its kind administered by a city in the US - has reached its full allocation of $192.5 million and funds are no longer available for new applications.

New York City Proclaims November 10, 2009 'Sesame Street Day' 40 Years After Show's Television Debut

November 9, 2009 - On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the landmark children’s series, New York City proclaimed November 10 “Sesame Street Day” and unveiled a temporary street sign at 64th Street and Broadway across from Sesame Workshop’s corporate headquarters in honor of the program’s permanence and lasting impact on New York City’s history and four generations of children across the country.

November 2, 2009 - The "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program recently added twelve new certified PAs to its ranks during a ceremony that took place on Friday, October 16 at Brooklyn Workforce Innovations.

Big City, Best Practices: Production Management in New York City

November 2, 2009 - The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting recognizes that balancing the needs of productions with the needs of the community can sometimes pose a challenge as more and more films, television shows, documentaries and commercials shoot on the streets of New York City.

Taking a Bite out of the 'Big Apple' and Other Film Festivals

November 2, 2009 - New York City celebrates film throughout New York this fall with film festivals throughout the month.

November 2, 2009 - A few "Made in NY" films will release in November.

November 2, 2009 - The numbers of vendors joining the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program continues to grow.

November 2, 2009 - Located in midtown New York on West 57th Street in between 10th and 11th Avenues, the CBS Broadcast Center is the latest space to become a qualified production facility.

New York City Announces Publication of Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image

October 15, 2009 - Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today announced the publication of the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image, an innovative guide that outlines clear expectations for the study of film, television, and animation from early elementary school through high school graduation, and advances the Bloomberg Administration’s efforts to increase access to arts education in New York City public schools.

MOFTB and Department of Cultural Affairs Announce That Local Productions Have Donated More than $600,000 to NYC Cultural Organizations through the “Made in NY” Cultural Credit

October 5, 2009 – NYC Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Commissioner Katherine Oliver and Department of Cultural Affairs Deputy Commissioner Margaret Morton announced that, through the “Made in NY” Cultural Credit program, NYC-based films and television series have donated more than $600,000 to local cultural organizations.

Permit Rules: Find out when a permit is required from MOFTB and when it is not while filming in New York City.
Resident Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked questions about what to expect when film and television crews shoot on location.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services Proposes to Adopt Amendment to Rules Governing Filming in DCAS Properties

August 27, 2009 - The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) proposes to adopt an amendment to the rules that govern filming and photography on the properties and within the facilities under the jurisdiction of DCAS that require permits from the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.

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Download the “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” Podcasts

The “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” podcasts are now available. Narrated by actors Julianna Margulies and Matthew Modine, these free and downloadable podcast walking tours offer listeners an informative and fun way to learn about the rich and fascinating history of film and television location shooting in New York City.

May 28, 2009 - New York City's "Made in NY" tax credit program – the only one of its kind administrated by a city in the US – is reaching its allocation limit. The City has submitted a proposal to Albany in an effort to extend the tax credit with modifications that allow for the program’s continued success.

Industry Star of the Month: Stephanie Argamaso

"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Shannon Olivaria

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Help the MOFTB Promote Entertainment Production in New York City

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.

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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.

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Help the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Fight Video Piracy!

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.

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If you see someone selling pirated DVDs, call 311 to report them to the NYPD and make a difference in fighting video piracy.

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