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	MOFTB, Industry Insiders Provide Look Into Production at IDA Conference October 1, 2007 On Tuesday, September 18, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting held a panel discussion highlighting production in metropolitan areas.

	"Made in NY" Vendors Drawing "Royal Flush" October 1, 2007 "Made in NY" vendor discount card holders can now draw a "Royal Flush" as members of the program.

	"Made in NY" Pilot Wins TV Guide Audience Award at 2007 New York Television Festival October 1, 2007 The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) announced winners in the festival's third annual Independent Pilot Competition on Sunday, September 9th.

	"Made in NY" Productions Win 7 Statuettes at 2007 Emmy Awards September 17, 2007 "Made in NY" productions came away with 7 wins at the 59th annual Primetime Emmys Sunday, including awards for Best Comedy and Best Drama. The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting would like to congratulate those winners, along with all of the other "Made in NY" nominees.

	"Made in NY" Marketing Incentive "Aces" Film Festival Advertisements September 1, 2007 Five different properties participated in the "Made in NY" Marketing Incentive Program in August, including two film festivals, a feature film, a daytime lifestyle/talk show, and a public awareness campaign.

	Nike Navigates Airwaves in "Rush Hour" Spot September 1, 2007 The backdrop of late afternoon New York plays a prominent role in Nike's recent commercial, "Rush Hour." In the advertisement, a young woman at the local laundromat tosses quarters in a washing machine. As the washing machine flashes thirty minutes on its timer, the woman heads outside and runs through the city streets.

	Caribevision Lands on New York City Airwaves September 1, 2007 To meet the needs of an increasingly diverse Hispanic community, a new television network is coming to New York. Caribevision, the only Spanish-language station specifically targeting immigrants from Caribbean nations, will begin broadcasting in September 2007 across the five boroughs, Long Island and New Jersey.

	Emigrated Dubliner Makes New York City His "Home" September 1, 2007 New York City is both the setting and central character of the independent documentary Home. Set throughout the city, this "Made in NY" feature releases online on September 11, 2007.

	New Vendors "Hot" as Summer Comes to a Close September 1, 2007 "Made in NY" Discount Card Vendors are looking "hot" as the summer comes to a close.

	August Film Festivals Celebrate New York! September 1, 2007 Running from August 21 - 25, the third annual Central Park Film Festival paid tribute once again to one of the most filmed parks in the world.

	Tune in TV Watchers - The 2007 New York Television Festival Opens September 5 September 1, 2007 Now in its third year, the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) continues to provide a unique platform for the television community to showcase their work.

	Mark Your Calendars for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" & "Gossip Girl" September 1, 2007 Mark your calendar for the season premiere on September 25th of the ninth season of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," airing on Tuesdays at 10:00 pm on NBC. The "Made in NY" production stars Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T, B.D. Wong, Tamara Tunie, and Stephanie March.

	Calling All Filmmakers!!! September 1, 2007 The seventh annual Tribeca Film Festival will run from April 23rd to May 4th, 2008. If you want your film to be a part of the action, submissions are now open!

	IFP Market Opens Its Doors to Independent Filmmakers Once Again September 1, 2007 Now in its 29th year, the annual Independent Feature Project (IFP) Market will take place from September 16 - 20, 2007 in lower Manhattan. Presented by the Independent Feature Project, a non-profit organization that actively supports the independent film community, the IFP Market will showcase scripts, shorts and narrative and documentary works-in-progress from around the world.

	Gotham Theaters and Taxi Cabs Now Playing Anti-Piracy Trailers as Part of MPAA - NYC Campaign August 21, 2007 The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA) in its partnership to fight piracy in New York, with the City of New York today announced the arrival of new anti-piracy trailers to New York City movie theaters and NYC taxis equipped with Passenger Information Monitors.

	Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Announces Proposed Film Rules Will Be Re-Drafted - New Public Comment Period and Hearing To Be Scheduled August 3, 2007 Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) Commissioner Katherine Oliver today announced that MOFTB will redraft proposed Charter-mandated rules for issuing permits to film or photograph on public property.

	Mumblefest at the IFC August 1, 2007 In August, the IFC Center is shining the spotlight on young filmmakers in their upcoming series, “The New Talkies: Generation DIY.” Running from August 22 to September 4, the festival will focus on films belonging to the genre of “Mumblecore:” - low budget productions that use improvised scripts and non-professional actors to dramatize the relationships of men and women in their 20s.

	El Cantante, Other "Made in NY" Productions Sing Throughout City Bus Shelters August 1, 2007 The entertainment industry is more than just acting and on-camera close ups. It's a whole world of behind-the-scenes opportunities that keep the cameras rolling, the sounds crisp and the actors and actresses camera-ready.

	Commercial: Morning in Manhattan August 1, 2007 New York City is the rising star in the commercial “Morning in Manhattan” from Visa’s latest advertising campaign, “Life Takes Visa.” Designed to introduce the expanded benefits of Visa’s “PayWave” service, the Visa commercial moves through panoramic vistas from the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, and the hustle and bustle of rush hour, to sweeping aerial footage of lower Manhattan in the early morning light.

	"Made in NY" Vendor Discount Card Super for the Summer August 1, 2007 During the month of July, eight “unique” and “super” vendors joined the “Made in NY” Discount Card program. next page