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Jono - First Assistant Director

First Assistant Director
Brooklyn resident

Rebecca - Camera Assistant

Camera Assistant
Brooklyn resident

Cindy- Make-Up Artist
Make-Up Artist
Brooklyn resident
Stephen - Shot Craftsman

Shop Craftsman
Brooklyn resident

Deborah - Editor

Editor
Manhattan resident

Hugo - Location Assistant
Location Assistant
Queens resident



Funds for

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.
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July 1, 2009 - The MOFTB is proud to announce that that more than 20,000 discount cards have been distributed to cast and crew of NYC productions since the "Made in NY" Discount Card Program launched in June 2005.
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Summer Theatre in the City: SPF

July 1, 2009 - This summer, SPF isn't just for sun protection: it also stands for the Summer Play Festival, which kicks off the summer season with productions of original new plays and musicals by emerging writers.
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July 1, 2009 - A handful of "Made in NY" films open in the month of July.
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Broadway Community Rings NASDAQ Stock Closing Bell in Honor of the Tonys

July 1, 2009 - On the Friday before the 63rd Annual Tony Awards, representatives from the Broadway community joined Commissioner Katherine Oliver to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ.
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New York International Latino Film Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Star-Studded World Premieres

July 1, 2009 - New York International Latino Film Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary as the premier Latino film festival in the country, unspooling in New York City from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2.
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2009 Asian American International Film Festival Showcases Local Films

July 1, 2009 - The 2009 Asian American International Film Festival is the first and longest running festival in the country devoted to showcasing films created by media artists of Asian descent and about the Asian community.
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Forms and Guidelines

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!
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MOFTB Promotes Green Initiatives to Local Productions

June 25, 2009 – In a continuing effort to promote green practices to New York City’s film industry, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) today announced the results of a recent study conducted by Cornell University researchers to determine the effects of biodiesel use in film generators.
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Mayor Bloomberg Presents Fourth Annual “Made in NY” Awards

June 15, 2009 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today presented the fourth annual “Made in NY” awards to six individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the City’s entertainment industry.
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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.
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Important Information from the MOFTB

Rules Governing the Issuance of Permit: Rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York City in effect as of August 13.
Resident Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked questions about what to expect when film and television crews shoot on location.


Metro 'Made in NY'  Highlights Film, Television and Culture This Summer

June 18, 2008 - The latest issue of Metro “Made in NY,” featuring an inside look into this summer’s film releases and TV show debuts, is now available online.
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DFIS, a New Indie Film Studio, to be Based in the Big Apple

June 18, 2009 - New York City gains a brand new film studio that will provide much needed production financing, distribution and P&A for fully developed films under $10million.
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New York City Submits Proposals to

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.
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Green Light for Midtown Plan to Improve Traffic Will Begin on Sunday, May 24

May 20, 2009 - New York City's Green Light for Midtown pilot program will begin on Sunday night, May 24, when Broadway traffic through Times and Herald Squares will be routed to 7th Avenue as construction continues on the plan to simplify traffic and improve travel times through two of Manhattan's most congested areas.
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More News

Industry Star of the Month: Alvah Holmes
"Made in NY" PA of the Month: Katiana Noel
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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