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Spring 2025 "Made in NY" Talks

#MadeinNY Talks

    MOME's Spring 2025 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.

New York City Public School Film Festival

#NYCPSFilmFestival

    MOME & New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) announced that applications are open for the 7th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival, celebrating the talent and diversity of student voices. Middle and high school students throughout NYC can apply now through March 7, 2025 at nyc.gov/nycpsfilmfestival.

Women’s Fund for Media, Music & Theatre

MOME Announces Final Round of Award Recipients for the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre

#NYCWomensFund

    MOME announced the selection of 72 projects, led by women creatives, that receive grants in the fifth and final round of the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre. The $1.3 million awarded in this round brings the grand total of funding to $10 million, allocated to a total of 415 recipients.

NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Presents

#MadeinNY Grant

    MOME announced that Daniel Lowe was awarded the second-ever "Made in NY" Grant, to use as finishing funds for his game, Parkour Legends. This developer grant is part of NYC's commitment to supporting the Digital Games industry, making it accessible to all New Yorkers.

Programs & Initiatives

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

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Made in NY PA Training Program
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
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Made in NY Post-Production Training Program
Providing skills training and job placement assistance for NYers pursuing careers in post production.
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Made in NY Animation Project
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field.
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Made in NY Career Panels
Presenting free career panels with industry pros who provide an inside look into the media/entertainment industry.

Reports & Studies

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.