Effective July 2005, the Mayors Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) processes permits for all red carpet, film, television and theatre events. The fee structure will depend on the size and the scope of the event/venue. For example, an event at Radio City Music Hall would be considered large, an event at the Ziegfeld Theatre would be considered medium, and an event at the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas would be considered a small event. Application • The MOFTB will issue a newly designed permit application (modeled after the existing permits for film and television productions) specifically tailored for red carpet, film, television and theatre events. • All requests for a Premiere Permit should begin with the MOFTB. • Applicants must submit an official permit application to the MOFTB no less than two weeks prior to the date of the event. Applications can be obtained online or in person at 1697 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10019. • In order to expedite the entire permit process and cover all costs incurred by the city, the following fee schedule is in effect as of 1/1/09: X-tra Small Venue: Seating less than 500. Fee: $450. Small Venue: Seating less than 1000. Fee: $2750. Medium Venue: Seating less than 1500. Fee: $5,000. Large Venue: Seating less than 5,000. Fee: $14,000. X-Large Venue: Seating more than 5,000 anticipated. Fee: $24,000. All fees include permission for the following: • One Curblane Closure • One Red Carpet • One Press Pen • One Generator • One Klieg Light • One Tent 10 by 20 Any additional items will be a separate fee. Certified checks or money orders should be made out to Dept. of Finance and handed in to MOFTB at time of permit issuance. Get a Special Event Permit design by    The City of New York Mayor's Office of Film Theatre & Broadcasting 1697 Broadway Suite 602, New York, New York 10019.
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