Mission Statement
As the first film commission in the country, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting is the one-stop shop for all production needs in New York City, including free permits, free exterior locations and free police assistance. The agency markets NYC as a prime location, provides premiere customer service to production companies and facilitates production throughout the five boroughs. Whether production companies are shooting a feature film, a commercial, a television show or a music video, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting serves as an invaluable resource to the New York City entertainment production industry.

Office Location
The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting is located in the Ed Sullivan Theatre Building at 1697 Broadway. The entrance to the office is on 53rd Street, just around the corner from the "Late Show With David Letterman" marquee. You will need to bring picture ID to gain access to the building. Our offices are on the 6th floor.

How to reach us:
By telephone: 212-489-6710
By fax: 212-307-6237
On the web: www.nyc.gov/film


Office Hours
Permits are issued between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. On Fridays, permits must be submitted by 3:00 pm.


Holidays Observed
Our offices will be closed to observe the following holidays:

January 1 - New Year's Day
January 18 - Martin Luther King's Birthday
February 15 - Washington's Birthday
May 31 - Memorial Day
July 5 - Independence Day (observed)
September 6 - Labor Day
October 11 - Columbus Day
November 2 - Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 25 - Thanksgiving Day
December 24 - Christmas Day (observed)
December 31 - New Year's Day (observed)