NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Launches Extended “Office Hours” Discussion Series,

Part of the NYC Film Green Initiative

Signature Free Series Explores Latest Trends and Best Practices in Sustainable Film Production

First Discussion on Tuesday, November 19 5:30-7pm:

An Evening with Members from the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (SEA) 

Sign-Up Now at nyc.gov/filmgreen

 

NEW YORK - The NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is pleased to launch an extended version of their signature virtual discussion series, "Office Hours,” part of the NYC Film Green Initiative. The series is produced monthly on Tuesday’s from 5:30-7pm beginning on November 19. The NYC Film Green Initiative, since its inception in 2016, has served to promote sustainable film production by offering a blueprint for decarbonization, waste management, and sourcing, as well as free resources. The “Office Hours” discussion series is virtual, free and open to the public and will cover topics essential to the craft of sustainable production. 

 

In 2024, the “Office Hours” series will launch on Tuesday, November 19, 5:30-7pm with An Evening with Members from the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance (SEA). SEA is a consortium of some of the world’s leading studios, streamers, and industry leaders dedicated to furthering sustainable production initiatives, resources, and advocacy in the film and television industry. On Tuesday, December 10, Office Hours will explore best practices in Getting to Zero: Innovations in Waste Management. 

In 2025, Office Hours series will delve into the following topics:

• Powering Our Sets Sustainably

• Producers’ Role in Driving Sustainable Production 

• Reducing Fuel Usage 

• Carbon Calculation: Scope 1, 2, and 3 for production 

• Directing Sustainably 

• Best Practices from Around the Globe 

 

"We are proud to present an extended version of our “Office Hours” discussion series as part of the NYC Film Green program," said Commissioner for the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Pat Swinney Kaufman. "MOME is committed to keeping the spotlight on the topic of sustainable production, a key element of NYC’s multi-billion dollar film & production industry. 

Mayor Adams, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, and other members of the administration have collaborated on new initiatives that support sustainability, not only on film sets but in everyday life, as outlined in the city’s strategic climate plan, PlayNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, and the Green Economy Action Plan, which look to pave the way for over 400,000 "green collar" jobs in New York City by 2040. 

Under the Adams administration, MOME has worked to support NYC’s world-renowned creative industries as they prioritize sustainability, including a partnership with DCLA to fund two new positions at Materials for the Arts in support of their mission to keep valuable materials out of landfills and back into the hands of New Yorkers; attendance at the unveiling of the city’s first gas station to offer renewable diesel fuel along with members of Sprague Energy, Empire Clean and Teamsters Local 817; and with NYC Schools the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Mayor’s Cup which challenges students in shaping the future of their city and reaching its sustainability goals. 

Previous NYC Film Green "Office Hours" panels can be viewed on MOME's website here.

"I applaud MOME's new 'Office Hours' discussion series, presented as part of their NYC Film Green program, and encourage everyone in the industry to listen in," said Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo. "Our partnership with MOME to increase material donations from the city's film, tv, and theater communities to Materials for the Arts is a model for how we can work together to foster a cleaner, greener, more creative New York City. Thanks to our partnership, props, wardrobe, and other items that might have otherwise gone to the landfill are given a second life as creative inspiration - and FREE donations - for artists, educators, and cultural workers across the city." 

ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT: 

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s mission is to support and strengthen New York City’s creative economy and make it accessible to all. Including film/TV, music, theatre/live performance, digital games and publishing, the creative industries account for roughly 440,000 local jobs and have an economic impact of over $150 billion annually. MOME comprises four divisions: The Film Office, which coordinates on location production throughout the five boroughs; NYC Media, the City’s official broadcast network and production group; the Press Credentials Office, which issues press cards; and Creative Sector Programs to advance industry and workforce development across NYC’s creative sectors.