November 2, 2009 http://www.nyc.gov/film New York City Announces Publication of Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image  November 2, 2009 - New York City has 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. Full Story > MOFTB and Department of Cultural Affairs Announce Local Productions Have Donated More Than $600,000 to Cultural Organizations through "Made in NY" Cultural Credit November 2, 2009 - MOFTB 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. Full Story > 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. Full Story > Latest "Made in NY" Qualified Production Facility 'Centers' on Broadcasting  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.  Full Story > "Made in NY" Vendors Are 'Grand' in November November 2, 2009 - The numbers of vendors joining the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program continues to grow. Full Story > Sweet 16: "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program Certifies Cycle 16 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. Full Story > Broadway Abounds in November  November 2, 2009 - The Broadway season continues as new productions begin previews in November. Full Story > 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. Full Story > Call for Submissions: Local Festivals Seeking Films November 2, 2009 - Several local film festivals are currently seeking submissions. Full Story > City Bus Shelters Love "Made in NY" Productions This Fall November 2, 2009 - Two "Made in NY" productions were featured on City bus shelters throughout the five boroughs this October. Full Story > Video Voter Guide Returns, Allowing New Yorkers to Tune in and Meet the Candidates Running in the General Election  November 2, 2009 - In preparation for the general election on November 3, the Video Voter Guide, an innovative, non-partisan television program that provides free media access to candidates running for public office in New York City, airs through November 3 on WNBC's Digital Channel NY Nonstop, NYC TV Channel 74, and online. Full Story > "Made in NY" Films Premiere in November  November 2, 2009 - A few "Made in NY" films will release in November. Full Story > 'Lights on Broadway' Shine in New Book  November 2, 2009 - The Actors Fund will publish Lights on Broadway, a new book providing an insider's look at Broadway. Full Story > Museum of the Moving Image Offering Special Holiday Hours November 2, 2009 - Though ambitious renovations and expansions are underway, the Museum of Moving Image wants to encourage visitors to come out and explore the wonders of film, television and digital media this fall and winter. Full Story > "This is Broadway" - Vintage Interviews with Broadway Luminaries - Now Available Online November 2, 2009 - The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing have launched "This is Broadway," short interviews from Broadway notables circa 1977. Full Story > Industry Star of the Month: Stephanie Argamaso November 2, 2009 - Each year, as part of Customer Service Week, the Mayor's Excellence in Customer Service Award is given to members of various City agencies who have gone above and beyond the call of customer service. Full Story > PA of the Month: Shannon Olivaria November 2, 2009 - Stumbling upon a "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program flyer in the Bronx, Shannon Olivaria knew he had come across the opportunity he was seeking. "I always wanted to work in production," he said. Full Story > Performa 09, the Third Biennial of New Visual Art Performance, Runs through November  November 2, 2009 - Performa 09 marks Performa's third annual biennial, exploring exciting new ideas in visual art, film, music, poetry, fashion, graphic design, culinary arts, dance, architecture, and urbanism. Full Story > Location of the Month: 89th Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens To unsubscribe: Please go to this link: https://home.nyc.gov/portal/signin.jsp Mayor's Office of Film Theatre & Broadcasting 1697 Broadway Suite 602 New York, New York 10019 http://www.nyc.gov/film PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE!