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THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE/JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
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MOME and NYC Parks are excited to announce the return of "Movies Under the Stars," an annual series of free film screenings taking place in parks across the five boroughs. Throughout the summer months, New Yorkers can enjoy the warm weather, NYC parks, and free outdoor screenings of short films and blockbusters including Little Women, Godzilla vs. Kong, Coco, and Moana. Click here for the entire "Movies Under the Stars" lineup.
"Movies Under the Stars" events have chairs reserved for seniors and people with disabilities, so that everyone can enjoy a good movie. More information about accessibility at NYC Parks is online here and you may contact Christopher Noel, NYC Parks ADA Accessibility Coordinator/Disability Services Facilitator, by online form, by phone at (646) 632-7344, or by mail at The Olmsted Center, 117-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, NY 11368.
NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
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For the first time ever, the summer series "Movies Under the Stars" will include screenings of the third annual New York Public School Film Festival (NYPSFF), which showcases thirty-two films created by NYC public school students. These NYPSFF screenings will be followed by student-led interviews with NYC-native film and television professionals, including Malcolm D. Lee (Brooklyn-raised director of the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James), Kemp Powers (Brooklyn-born, Oscar-nominated co-writer and co-director of the award-winning film Soul), and Nina Yang Bongiovi (NYC executive producer of Godfather of Harlem). NYPSFF screenings will take place at dusk on July 9 at Travers Park in Jackson Heights, July 10 at J. Hood Wright Park in Washington Heights, and July 11 at Sunset Park in Brooklyn. Click here to watch the featured student films online.
CITY ARTIST CORPS GRANTS
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The application for City Artist Corps grants is now live and applications for the Cycle 2 open on July 6 at 10:00 a.m. and close on July 20 at 10:00 a.m. (Applications for Cycle 3 open on July 27 at 10:00 a.m. and close on August 10 at 10 a.m.) A program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts with support from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, City Artist Corps Grants are intended to support NYC-based working artists who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The program will distribute one-time $5,000 grants to over 3000 artists to help sustain their practice and engage the public across New York City’s five boroughs this summer beginning July. Artists working in any discipline are eligible to apply.
THE "MADE IN NY" ANIMATION PROJECT
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This summer, the "Made in NY" Animation Project offers NYC youth in all five boroughs the free opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field. The program is an initiative of the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment in partnership with NYC Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeONSM) Community Centers, and The Animation Project (TAP) to address projected workforce needs within New York City's growing media industries.
In each monthly series during Summer 2021, the virtual program groups will explore one aspect of the animation pipeline including connecting NYC 14-24 year-olds to professional development and industry professional guest speakers. Upon completion of the program, youth can continue with the "Made in NY" Animation Project this fall. The 90-minute sessions will run on Wednesdays starting July 14, 3-4:30pm. Registration is open now! For more information about the "Made in NY" Animation Project, please visit the "Made in NY" Animation Project webpage.
SOUND THINKING NYC
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MOME is a proud sponsor of Sound Thinking NYC. In partnership with CUNY Creative Arts Team and NY Is Music, Sound Thinking NYC (STNYC) is a free program designed to empower young professionals as they explore careers in the music industry. During its first virtual year in 2020-21, STNYC has expanded programming by offering panels with globally-renowned music industry professionals, including Heavy Duty Projects, Genius, UMPG, WARP Records, and more. This past year, STNYC also launched its first mentoring program, which individually pairs eighteen STNYC participants with a music industry professional. Additionally, STNYC recently introduced its after-school program, where student participants were given the opportunity to attend a virtual and in-person event presented by the Anti-Social Producers Club and sponsored by MOME.
During the summer, Sound Thinking NYC offers two 3-week Summer Intensive virtual programs for high school students where they learn leadership skills, get hands-on experience in music production, and partake in field trips to venues and sound production studios. Now in its 4th year, Sound Thinking NYC continues to create opportunities for students and address gender equity in the music industry. For more information about Sound Thinking NYC and details about the STNYC Summer Intensive Virtual Program application, please visit the Sound Thinking NYC website.
UPCOMING EVENTSGames for Change Festival: July 12 - 14, 2021 |
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