MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER

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NEW YORK MUSIC MONTH EXTENDED PLAY

In the coming weeks NYMMEP is offering a rich slate of programming. There are too many offerings to highlight in this space. For an updating list of events and more, check out NYMusicMonth.nyc. Among the highlights of March: The first of our series of events showcasing the music recipients of the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre, on Monday, March 8, "Women Leading the Music Industry," a virtual panel discussion; on Wednesday March 10, "Creating Electronic Music with Everyday Sounds," a hands-on workshop about making music in the style of musique concrete; on Thursday, March 25, "Music And Film: Who Gets To Score For Film And Why Are So Many Talented Voices Omitted From The Soundtracks Of Our Times?" and MORE. NYMMEP is MOME's response to the pandemic, which has brought almost all live performance to a standstill. It includes six full months of programming from January through June, featuring 40-plus events and growing, all safe, virtual and free. You will find something for every audience, from artists and industry to fans. Stay tuned for more programming as the year progresses.
For an updating list of events and more, check out NYMusicMonth.nyc.

"MADE IN NY" PODCAST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SHOWCASE

On March 6, join us for a showcase of the work of MOME's Winter 2021 Podcast Certificate Program
class. Participants in this free eight-week program learn the most popular technologies used to create podcasts, as well as the fundamental techniques of long-form, narrative audio storytelling. During this online event, participants will share their work and there will be a chance for Q&A. Attendees of the showcase can listen to the work ahead of event and will be provided a link upon RSVP.

"MADE IN NY" TALKS

MOME presents its latest in the "Made in NY" Talks series on Monday, March 8, at 6:00 pm ET. International Women's Day: Celebrating Female Leadership, will be a conversation with female leaders in media about how they've overcome obstacles and advanced their careers; why female leadership is more important than ever; and advice to empower the next generation. Featuring, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Anne del Castillo; Yrthya Dinzey-Flores, Culture and Operations Chief, Open Society Foundation's US program; Savalle Sims, General Counsel, Discovery; the moderator will be Raeshem Nijhon, Founder and Executive Producer, Culture.House.

Please register for the "Made in NY" Talks: International Women's Day: Celebrating Female Leadership by following this link.

MOME will present other new "Made in NY" Talks scheduled for March. Please follow MOME on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for zoom links and more details as they become available.

OFF BROADWAY IN THE BOROS: POP-UPS ON NYC LIFE

MOME's innovative series of live performances on the streets of the city can now be seen on the lifestyle channel of the City of New York's broadcast network, NYC Media. The series of five performances, 20 minutes each in length, will air each Friday at 8pm, through April 23, 2021. The "Off Broadway in the Boros: Pop Ups" series was created to provide support for artists and organizations struggling during the pandemic and to call attention to the important contribution small theatres make to New York City's cultural fabric. MOME worked with small theatre groups on these pop-up performances, which took place in October 2020 in public plazas in each of the five boroughs. Offering these performances via NYC Media is part of the City's larger efforts to bring local theatre, along with a variety of arts and entertainment experiences, into the homes of New Yorkers.

THE 3RD ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL

Presented by MOME and the NYC Department of Education, this program is now open for submissions, through March 16. Films must be five minutes or less in length and made by students. A panel of educators and media professionals will select films to be included in the festival and will be screened virtually on May 6. Following the May 6 virtual screening, student filmmakers will be invited to virtual discussions with industry professionals.
For more information, visit The 3rd Annual New York City Public School Film Festival.

THE NEW YORK AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

MOME is proud to support the 28th edition of this beloved annual event, which returns with a virtual program titled "Notes from Home: Recurring Dreams & Women's Voices," which celebrates the shared aspirations that drive humanity through time and the voices of the women who push the culture forward while preserving treasured traditions. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc., this year's NYAFF will showcase ten features and 21 short films from Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Offerings will be shown at Film on Lincoln's Center's Virtual Cinema from February 4 to 14 and in the Maysles Documentary Center Virtual Cinema from February 18 to March 4. To order tickets please visit here.

THE ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL

MOME is a proud sponsor of the 11th annual the Athena Film Festival, which runs virtually through March 31. This festival has established itself as the premier event dedicated to celebrating and elevating women's leadership. This year's festival showcases women leading in all places and spaces, resisting and refuting preconceived notions of what they can be and what they can do. The festival also helps to create a pipeline of creative women who are telling these stories and a network of women in film. The Athena Film Festival is a joint project of Barnard College's Athena Center for Leadership and Women and Hollywood.
Purchase tickets for the Athena Film Festival here.

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL

The New York International Children's Film Festival kicks off March 5 through March 14. Over the years it has grown from one weekend of films into the largest film festival for children and teens in North America. It's 100% online and available nationwide. The Festival lineup is full of thoughtful, provocative, fun, and intelligent films for young people. Tickets are on sale now. Use the code MOME2021 to save $3 off Single View tickets and $5 off All Access Passes. For a full lineup of films now playing please visit this page.

Purchase tickets for the New York International Children's Film Festival here.

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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