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Department of Citywide Administrative Services Adopts Rules Governing Filming and Photography in DCAS Properties

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and its predecessor City agencies have for more than twenty years allowed and supported film production activities on properties and within facilities under the jurisdiction of the agency. Given the frequency and complexity of filming activities by both amateurs and professionals, it has become necessary to codify the process that has been followed over time.

Permit Rules: Find out when a permit is required from MOFTB and when it is not while filming in New York City.
Resident and Merchant Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked questions about what to expect when film and television crews shoot on location in your neighborhood.

January 4, 2010 - "Reel Jobs. Reel Proud. Real New Yorkers." - MOFTB's PSA campaign to thank residents for hosting production in the City and raise awareness of the importance of the local production industry - can now be seen in Times Square.

NYC Media Website Relaunches with Exciting New Content

January 4, 2010 - NYC Media, the official TV, radio, and online network of New York City, has relaunched its website with a new look and easy-to-use navigation.

Broadway Green Alliance Celebrates One Year Anniversary with E-Waste Collection

January 4, 2010 - The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) marked its one year anniversary on December 16 with an industry-wide electronic waste recycling collection.

January 4, 2010 - The 2010 Sundance Film Festival kicks off January 21, bringing together the best collection of independent films from around the world.

Anatomy of a Scene - 'Enchanted' Crew Introduces NYC High Schoolers to Production Jobs

January 4, 2010 - On a recent afternoon in December, local high school students got the chance to hear exactly what goes into shooting a complicated musical sequence and the many jobs it takes to accomplish making a film in New York City.

January 4, 2010 - NYC Media is currently seeking submissions of narrative or documentary films that have been made in New York City for possible transmission on NYC life.

January 4, 2010 - Nominations have been announced for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and a host of "Made in NY" productions are among the nominees.

January 4, 2010 - The "Made in NY" Discount Card Program continues to add new vendors to its list.

New York City Announces Publication of Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts: The Moving Image

October 15, 2009 - Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today 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, and advances the Bloomberg Administration’s efforts to increase access to arts education in New York City public schools.

The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is dedicated to being greener by saving paper...and to saving you time in the process! Download all of the printed resources the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has available on our MOFTB Forms and Guidelines Page!

July 1, 2009 - As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, New York City’s "Made in NY" tax credit for qualified film and television production - the only one of its kind administered by a city in the US - has reached its full allocation of $192.5 million and funds are no longer available for new applications.

Download the “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” Podcasts

The “Made in NY: Walking Tours of Film and Television Locations in New York City” podcasts are now available. Narrated by actors Julianna Margulies and Matthew Modine, these free and downloadable podcast walking tours offer listeners an informative and fun way to learn about the rich and fascinating history of film and television location shooting in New York City.

May 28, 2009 - New York City's "Made in NY" tax credit program – the only one of its kind administrated by a city in the US – is reaching its allocation limit. The City has submitted a proposal to Albany in an effort to extend the tax credit with modifications that allow for the program’s continued success.

Industry Star of the Month: Connie Fitzgerald

"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Heyward Thomas

NYC is the Safest Large City in the US!

Help the MOFTB Promote Entertainment Production in New York City

The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (or: This initiative) is supported (or: supported in part) by the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. The Mayor's Fund is a not-for-profit organization established to strengthen public programs with support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, donations to the Mayor's Fund are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

To learn more about the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City or to make a contribution, click here.

If you would like to play a key role in promoting the entertainment production industry specifically in our City, please make your check payable to the following, and specify on the check that the monies be allocated to the NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting.The mission of the Mayor's Office of Film Theatre and Broadcasting is to facilitate local production work for the 100,000 plus New Yorkers who make their living in the film, television and theatre production industry and to promote the City as the ideal location for these projects.

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Help the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Fight Video Piracy!

On Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled a public awareness campaign featuring a series of print and broadcast advertisements designed to combat the creation, distribution, and sale of illegally recorded films in New York City. Featuring PSAs to run on TV and in movie theaters and several bus shelters advertisements, the campaign sends the message that movie piracy harms our economy, kills jobs and impacts all New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed legislation that strengthens the penalty for illegally videotaping a film from a violation to a misdemeanor with increased jail time.

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If you see someone selling pirated DVDs, call 311 to report them to the NYPD and make a difference in fighting video piracy.

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