MOME works to support and strengthen New York City’s world-class creative economy and make it accessible to all.

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

January 2023 NEWSLETTER

MOME WORKS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN NEW YORK CITY'S WORLD-CLASS CREATIVE ECONOMY AND MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

JanArtsNYC: MOME’s Signature Month-Long Celebration of Live Entertainment – NOW through January 27

• For 10 years, JanArtsNYC has helped to position January as “Performing Arts Month” in NYC, where the world’s best come annually to premiere the newest works in theater, dance, opera, music and performance.

• For a full list of all performances, conferences and events, including the 10th anniversary of the PROTOTYPE festival, the 20th anniversary of globalFEST and the 50th year of the APAP conference in NYC, please visit the JanArtsNYC website here.

NYC Public School Film Festival: Applications Open – NOW through March 7

• The NYC Public School Film Festival, which honors the diversity of student voices, is presented by MOME and the NYC Department of Education (DOE), and is open to all middle and high school students.

• The 5th annual festival will take place in Spring of 2023.

• For more information on how to apply, please visit MOME’s Public School Film Festival webpage here.

NARCAN Behind Every Bar: Overdose Prevention and Nalaxone Training – January 12, 1-2pm

• The Office of Nightlife’s NITE SCHOOL continues its series of monthly classes to educate the nightlife industry on safety and harm reduction prevention and response training.

• To see the fill schedule and register for the training, please visit the Office of Nightlife’s NITE School webpage here.

Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival – January 16 & 18

• Building on the success of the first 3 festivals and national conversations about racial and social justice, Cinematters presents impactful films that engage the community toward a more democratic, inclusive, and just society.

• For more information about the festival films and schedule, please visit the Cinematters website here.

NY Game Awards – January 17, 8pm

• Presented by The New York Videogame Critics Circle, the 12th annual awards show will be a live and in-person event at the SVA Theatre, honoring the world's most innovative and talented game makers.

• For more information on the show and this year’s nominees, please visit the NY Game Critics website here.

‘Made in NY’ Post-Production Training Program: Cycle 15 Begins – January 30

• MOME’s Post-Production training program, presented in partnership with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, is part of the ‘Made in NY’ series of workforce development initiatives, meant to prepare New Yorkers for entry-level positions in editing, graphic design, motion graphics, and visual effects.

• For more information about how to apply, please visit BWI’s Post-production webpage here.

NYC Film Green Webinar: Fuel Reduction Strategies for the Transportation Department – February 2, 5-7pm

• MOME’s NYC Film Green series offers free resources to help local productions reduce their environmental impact in the areas of waste management, energy and fuel use, and sourcing.

• To hear from experts on how the Transportation Department can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, please visit the registration page here.

A LOOK BACK

Urban Fellows Meeting – December 21

• MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo met with the newest cohort of Urban Fellows to discuss MOME’s work.

• Urban Fellows is a nationally recognized and highly competitive, nine-month fellowship program that explores current urban issues through unique learning seminars and first-hand exposure to public sector leaders.

• For more information on how to apply for the program, sponsored by the City of New York and administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), please visit the DCAS webpage here.

Urban Fellows with MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo and MOME Senior Advisor Jennifer Lenihan

IATSE Studio Mechanics Grip and Shop Craft Training – December 17

• Deputy Commissioner Kwame Amoaku met with students of the IATSE Studio Mechanics Grip and Shop Craft Training program at Local 52 Union Hall in Queens.

• This training, part of the MediaMKRS series and presented in partnership with Reel Works, prepares early-career professionals for union jobs in the Shop Craft department in film and television production, serving to strengthen the industry’s infrastructure.

• For information on how to apply, please visit the MediaMKRS webpage here.

Deputy Commissioner Kwame Amoaku with IATSE Studio Mechanics Grip and Shop Craft Trainees

MOME IN THE NEWS

• Deadline 12/28 - NYC Film Chiefs Anne Del Castillo & Kwame Amoaku On Luring Production: There’s Been A “Restart Of The Entire Process”, So “Take Another Look” – The Deadline Q&A

• Staten Island Advance 12/29 - From ‘Bupkis’ to ‘Law & Order’: Here’s what filmed on Staten Island in 2022 — and where

• AM New York 12/20 - JanArtsNYC to return next month with full lineup of events throughout New York City

Follow the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment on social media for the latest on our upcoming events, initiatives, and programs: Twitter: @MadeinNY, Facebook: @MadeinNY, and Instagram: @Madein_NY.

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