THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER 2018 UPDATES

     

HER BIG IDEA SEASON 3 PREMIERES

"Her Big Idea" is back for a third season! Produced by NYC Media, this popular half hour series features inspiring profiles of NYC women entrepreneurs, who have transformed one great idea into a thriving business in New York City. In the season premiere, you'll get to know the women behind Women's World of Boxing, Carolines on Broadway, Morroccanoil, and Taste Buds Kitchen. Learn how they surmounted obstacles and defied challenging odds to build a profitable business in one of the world's most competitive markets.

Season 3 premieres on Monday, November 5 at 8:30pm!

AR/VR CENTER LAUNCHES AT BROOKLYN NAVY YARD

Fueled by a $5.6 million investment by New York City Economic Development Corporation and MOME, RLab now has a home in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Rlab is the first City-funded virtual and augmented reality hub in the country, and is designed to support startups, talent development, research, and innovation. As part of the program and to help ensure a talent pipeline of the future, CUNY Lehman College in the Bronx is running a workforce training program in AR and VR. Administered by NYU Tandon School of Engineering with a participating consortium of New York City universities including Columbia University, CUNY, and The New School, RLab is operating out of Building 22 in the Navy Yard. It will cement New York City's status as a global leader in VR/AR, creating over 750 good-paying jobs. Watch Commissioner Julie Menin discuss why having this hub is important for the City.

Learn all about the Rlab here.

FIRST-EVER FREELANCERS HUB NOW OPEN

The first-ever Freelancers Hub is officially open! Located in the Made in NY Media Center at IFP in DUMBO, Brooklyn, this collaborative space is designed to help New York City's creative freelancers thrive. This hub will provide free coworking space up to four times a month, educational and business workshops, legal and financial clinics, benefits assistance, and networking events. The establishment of the innovative hub makes New York the first city in the country to provide direct services and support to independent workers in the creative industries.

More than 150 people attended the opening celebration in the fully built out space. MOME and Freelancers Union announced upcoming events and offered various networking activities including free headshots. Learn more about the hub and upcoming events here.

OFFICE OF NIGHTLIFE LISTENING TOUR CONTINUES TO BRONX AND MANHATTAN

The Office of Nightlife continues its five-borough listening tour this month, concluding with the Bronx and Manhattan sessions, to hear comments, concerns, and ideas for strengthening New York's distinctive nightlife. The sessions are designed to inform the Office of Nightlife as it pursues policy recommendations and long-term solutions to ensure the vitality of New York's nightlife. The Office of Nightlife welcomes all New Yorkers to share feedback on topics such as quality of life, safety, regulations, enforcement, and the role nightlife plays in fostering creativity and social cohesion.

The next listening sessions are as follows:

Thursday, November 15 | BRONX
Doors 5:00pm | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College/CUNY
450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

Wednesday, November 28 | MANHATTAN
Doors 4:30pm | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
The Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

New Yorkers are encouraged to RSVP here and can also reach the Office of Nightlife to share their ideas and priorities at nightlife@media.nyc.gov. For more details, visit www.nyc.gov/nightlife.

APPLY FOR MADE IN NY FELLOWSHIP BY NOVEMBER 12

The Made in NY Fellowship, a partnership between The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the Made in NY Media Center by IFP, is a six-month fellowship program aimed at supporting new voices in media and creative technology from a wide range of backgrounds. If you're a media or tech creator or entrepreneur looking for a community-minded space to successfully complete your project or launch your business, this fellowship is for you!

Learn more about this exciting opportunity here.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR PODCAST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Made in NY Podcast Certificate Program! This nine-week, tuition-free program is for aspiring podcasters, designed for New York City residents who want to discover the fundamental techniques of long-form narrative audio storytelling and learn the skills necessary to work in the podcasting industry. Participants will also receive mentorship from industry leaders and star podcasters from MOME's Podcast Advisory Board, including executives from WNYC, Gimlet, Slate, the New York Times, and more.

If you want a career in podcasting, this is your chance. The program runs from January 7 to March 6, 2019. Apply now by November 30!

HELPING ACTORS BREAK INTO TELEVISION

We partnered with the Paley Center for Media for a special event on "How to Break into Acting on Television" where more than 100 aspiring NYC actors and actresses attended. This day provided priceless facetime in front of NYC's top agents, casting directors, and managers, and included invaluable insider secrets and tips from veteran casting director Mark Saks who conducted mock auditions with 10 aspiring New York actors in front of a live audience.

TOUR OF KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS

MOME Commissioner Julie Menin and Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen went on a behind-the-scenes tour of Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, where they learned about its storied history and current 140,000 square feet expansion. They also went on the set of the iconic educational show Sesame Street which has filmed 28 seasons there. Did you know that the show reaches more than 150 countries and delivers research-based early education to children and families globally? We are proud that Queens plays a part of this social impact.

ANIMATION PROJECT UPDATE

We visited the NYC Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) Community Center in Jamaica, Queens to receive an update on the Made in NY Animation project which offers NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field. Bryan Austin founded the program in 2008, and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) stepped in last year to help fund and expand it to reach all five boroughs. Over 1,800 students ages 12-24 participated in the first year of the Animation Project across all five boroughs.

Learn more about the program at QNS.

HIGHLIGHT: MADE IN NY PA GRADUATE

Cycle 20 graduate Brian Joseph is currently a non-union sound mixer. This year, he has worked on three Amazon Prime films: Talking Piece (short film), After Everything, and Escape of Prisoner 614. He has also worked on Netflix's Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate, multiple YouTube web series, and music videos. Brian has also made time to mentor other Made in NY graduates by bringing them on as interns and teaching them the ropes in the sound department.

Brian is one of the 802 trainees who have graduated from the program, and 97% of graduates have been placed with work. Learn more about the program here.

SUPPORT OUR MADE IN NY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT STUDENTS

YouTube Space NY has a facility above Chelsea Market with various studios and equipment. The team at the Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program is working to gain at least 1,000 YouTube subscribers so that they can access this space for free in order to train students and provide this space to alumni. Many of the program's graduates are not only film career professionals, but also creative filmmakers in their own right. The Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program wants to supply the necessary tools for students to bring their projects to life, and having access to the YouTube Space NY would give them those tools. Help them by subscribing now!

UPCOMING EVENTS

11/8: "Made in NY" Talks: Future of News is Audio

Distributing the news has become much more innovative and bite-sized. Hear from journalists at BuzzFeed News, Slate, CNN, and WNYC talk about the process of news gathering, telling the same story for different platforms, and how they engage with their audience. Admission is free - RSVP here.

11/13: "Made in NY" Talks: Behind Iconic Jewelry on Stage & Screen

As part of New York City's first-ever Jewelry Week, we are partnering with FIT to give you exclusive access to today's leading costume designers. Fern Mallis, creator of New York Fashion Week, will moderate a lively discussion about the evolution of accessories over the years and how a statement piece can tell a story and develop a character or brand. Panelists include designers from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, BlacKkKlansman, Younger, and My Fair Lady. Seating is limited, so RSVP now!

New "Made in NY" TV productions releasing soon:

• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 2 (December 5, Amazon Prime)
• Gotham, Season 5 (January 3, FOX)
• Broad City, Season 5 (January 24, Comedy Central)
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Season 4: Part 2 (January 25, Netflix)

Follow the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment on social media for the latest on our upcoming events, initiatives, and programs: Twitter: @MadeinNY, Facebook: @MadeinNY, and Instagram: @Madein_NY.