APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

APRIL 2019 UPDATES

ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK - PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BOOK DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL

The third annual "One Book, One New York" campaign -- the country's largest book club -- is underway with New Yorkers voting for their favorite book at nyc.gov/onebook during the month of April. You have until April 30 to vote for the one out of the five nominated books that you want the city to read together.
This year's books are:

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Nilda by Nicholasa Mohr

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson

Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee

To join us on April 23 at the New York Public Library for a free event with all five authors in this year's campaign, please RSVP at: NYPL Author event.

The winning book will be announced on May 3 and the winning author will be in conversation at a free event on May 10 at Symphony Space as part of the PEN World Voices Festival. You can RSVP at PEN World Voices Festival.

Five hundred copies of each of the five nominated books have been donated to all 219 library branches in all five boroughs by the publishers. The city's 55 independent bookstores and eight Barnes & Noble stores have also stocked the five titles.

"HALF LIFE" COMEDY SERIES PREMIERES MAY 10 ON NYC LIFE

Patty Carey's Half Life, the four-part comedic series that won #GreenlightHer, the first-ever TV pilot and scriptwriting competition highlighting stories "by, for or about" women, will premiere on May 10 on NYC Life, the city's flagship channel.

Produced in conjunction with Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, Half Life will air every Friday night at 10 p.m. through May 31 with the full episodes streaming on nyc.gov/media. Half Life is the story of a NYC location scout, wife and mother, "Patty," who decides to pursue her dream of screenwriting on the eve of her 39th birthday. The series, starring Larisa Oleynik, Nancy Giles and Finnerty Steeves, shines a light on the challenges of working moms, the film industry, and gender inequity through a fast-talking, comedic lens.

On April 30, a premiere screening and panel discussion of Half Life will take place during the Tribeca Film Festival.

Half Life was chosen a finalist for #GreenlightHer from more than 300 submissions of pilot scripts written by, for or about women, a process that included the selection of two finalists by a distinguished group of industry leaders. The two pilots were produced and aired on NYC Life, followed by a public vote for the winner. For more information, click here.

MOME SUPPORTS THE THIRD ANNUAL WOMEN + MEDIA CAREER SUMMIT

On April 12, Media and Entertainment Acting Commissioner Anne del Castillo gave opening remarks at the third annual Women + Media Career Summit. Presented by the Center for Communication, the full-day forum highlighted opportunities in media sectors where women are traditionally under-represented.

The event, sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment in conjunction with CBS, HBO, Hearst, Discovery, McKinsey & Company, Nielsen and WarnerMedia, featured talks with top executives, entrepreneurs, producers and directors describing their career journeys and secrets to success. Topics discussed included "Building Strategic Relationships and your Reputation," "Self Care and the Workforce" and "How to Interview for your Dream Job."

You can find more information about the annual event here.

NYC MEDIA PREMIERES NEW SEASON OF FOOD.CURATED., AND IS IN PRODUCTION ON THE NEXT SEASON OF HER BIG IDEA

In this season of NYC Media's Food. Curated., award-winning host Liza de Guia provides a window into the lives and passions of local food artisans, farmers, wellness practitioners and chefs as they share their stories about the origins of good food.

NYC Media is also starting production of new episodes of Her Big Idea, about women who have turned simple ideas into thriving businesses in NYC! It's not too late to catch up on last season's episodes available on our website and broadcast on NYC Life.

For more information on when and where to watch both series, visit nyc.gov/channels.

3rd PODCAST COHORT GRADUATES - APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEXT PROGRAM

The class of 18 aspiring podcasters, chosen from close to 200 applicants, have graduated from the third round of "Made in NY" Podcast Certificate Program! The students went through a 9-week audio career and skills development program, where a final showcase featured excerpts from each of their audio projects at the "Made in NY" Media Center's theater in Dumbo.

The "Made in NY" Podcast Certificate Program is produced through a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the "Made in NY" Media Center by IFP. The nine-week, tuition-free program teaches all the editorial and technical skills to kick-start a career in podcasting.

Students were joined at the event by their peers, program alumni, and members of MOME's Podcast Advisory Board (including New York Times, Panoply, First Look Media, Pineapple Street Media, Spreaker and Pandora), as well as friends and family.

You can learn more about the program and how to apply here.

"NEW YORK IN 25" IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Two new quintessential New Yorkers express their love for the city in exactly 25 words in our "New York in 25" campaign in order to bring awareness to the city's flagship channel, NYC Life/Channel 25.

Look for CBS anchorwoman Norah O'Donnell and the Blue Man Group on NYC subways and bus shelters beginning May 1, as well as the video campaign in Taxi TV throughout the month. Click here for information about the program.

And remember to tune into NYC Life, the City's flagship television channel, for our Emmy-award winning programming, which appears as channel 25 on most cable providers.

AMP NYC'S SPRING 2019 COHORT HAS COMMENCED

The Accelerator for Media Pros NYC (AMP NYC) has assembled its Spring 2019 cohort, with 21 businesses in the fields of media tech, live events, marketing and advertising participating in the program.

Presented by the NYC Department of Small Business Services, with support from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, AMP NYC is a three-month accelerator for media and entertainment businesses. The program is for business owners who are looking to increase business, elevate their brands, expand audience reach, and respond to rapidly changing shifts in the market. It includes online, self-guided and cohort-based courses supplemented with in-person training to keep your business ahead of the curve.

AMP NYC's Spring cohort runs from April to June 2019 and requires at least a three-hour time commitment per week. There is no cost to participate in the program.

Click here for more information about AMP NYC, eligibility and how to apply for an upcoming cohort.

SEAMLESS LAUNCHES SEARCH PAGE GEARED TO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY

Seamless, the online food-ordering and delivery marketplace and NYC Digital-designated "Made in NY" tech company, launched a catering search page, specifically designed for NYC's film and television production industry.

Seamless, the online food-ordering and delivery marketplace and NYC Digital-designated "Made in NY" tech company, launched a catering search page, specifically designed for NYC's film and television production industry.

Also, please remember to visit MOME's website to discover all of the NYC-based catering companies participating in MOME's Vendor Discount Card Program. If you are a "Made in NY" production, then you qualify for discounts! Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 29: "Made in NY" Talks: Where the Jobs Are: Music

The final Spring 2019 "Made in NY" Talks, Where the Jobs Are: Music will take place on April 29 at The New School in NYC. During this talk, you will hear from industry insiders about what it takes to make it in this dynamic, ever evolving field. Executives from companies including CAA, Song Trust and S-Curve Records will be speaking. You can learn more about the "Made in NY" talks Spring Line-Up and RSVP here.

May 3: Tribeca Film Festival Master Class -- Irwin Winkler on the Art and Craft of Producing, 3:30 p.m. at SVA Theater 2.

With a career spanning over 50 years, Academy Award®-winning producer and director Irwin Winkler is one of the most prolific and decorated producers working in the industry today. Winkler will walk audiences through his process of getting a movie made and what it really means to be a great producer, and illuminate the innumerable ways in which producing is integral to the filmmaking process. Seating is limited, so RSVP now!

May 4: Tribeca Film Festival Master Class -- The Journey of Digital Storytelling to TV: A Discussion with HBO Talent, 3:30 p.m. at SVA Theater 1

Join HBO talent who hail from the digital storytelling space as they discuss the process of transitioning their series to the small screen. You can learn more and RSVP for free here!

New "Made in NY" TV productions releasing soon:

Elementary, Season 7 (May 23, CBS)

She's Gotta Have It, Season 2 (May 24, Netflix)

Pose, Season 2 (June 9, FX)

Younger, Season 6 (June 12, TV Land)

Instinct, Season 2 (June 16, CBS)

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.

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment

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