NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

NOVEMBER 2018 UPDATES

DIVERSITY + MEDIA CAREER SUMMIT

Commissioner Menin spoke at the Diversity + Media Career Summit hosted by the Center for Communication at NYU's Kimmel Center, where she highlighted the office's many diversity and gender equity initiatives including the Women's Film, TV and Theatre Fund which provides $5 million in grants for projects for, by, and about women.
More than 200 students and young professionals from 30 New York City colleges attended the day-long event which also featured keynote speakers Torrence Boone, VP of Global Client & Agency Solutions at Google, and Savalle Sims, General Counsel at Discovery.

APPLY FOR MADE IN NY WRITERS ROOM BY DECEMBER 9

Following a highly successful launch last year, the Made in NY Writers Room is now accepting applications for its second six-month fellowship program. Selected fellows will receive professional development opportunities and industry feedback to develop either an original drama or comedy pilot. Fellows will also have access to educational and professional development programs offered by the WGAE, industry feedback and guidance from their respective mentors, and the opportunity to produce a live scene reading from their script by professional actors.
The Made in NY Writers Room is a partnership between the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and the City of New York Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). The Fellowship identifies emerging local writers with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Women, people of color, and individuals from other groups under-represented in the television landscape are encouraged to apply.
Apply at www.wgaeast.org/writersroom by Sunday, December 9, 2018.

WATCH HER BIG IDEA SEASON 3

Season 3 of "Her Big Idea" concludes on Monday, December 17, but you can watch every episode here. Produced by NYC Media, this popular half hour series features inspiring profiles of NYC women entrepreneurs, who have transformed one great idea into a thriving business in New York City. So far, we have featured women behind successful companies including Moroccanoil, Paperless Post, The Sill, Venus ET Fleur, and VP Records. Learn how they surmounted obstacles and defied challenging odds to build a profitable business in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK FINALIST TURNS 75

As part of the 75th anniversary of the classic New York City novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment helped celebrate the 2017 One Book, One New York finalist at the Leonard Library where author Betty Smith wrote the classic novel back in 1943 and the novel's lead character, Francie, often found solace.
As part of the celebration, the Leonard Library in Williamsburg was designated as a literary landmark by the Brooklyn Library, and the book's publisher, Harper Collins, unveiled its new 75th anniversary paperback edition of the book featuring Brooklyn artist Amy Lyon's beautiful artwork now on the cover.

OFFICE OF NIGHTLIFE LISTENING TOUR CONCLUDES

The Office of Nightlife concluded its five-borough listening tour on November 28, to hear comments, concerns, and ideas for strengthening New York's distinctive nightlife. New York City owners, employees, promoters, performers, patrons, and residents from all five boroughs attended the listening tour and shared feedback on topics such as quality of life, safety, regulations, enforcement, and the role nightlife plays in fostering creativity and social cohesion. The sessions were designed to inform the Office of Nightlife as it pursues policy recommendations and long-term solutions to ensure a safe and vibrant nightlife scene that works for all New Yorkers.
New Yorkers are still encouraged to share their ideas and priorities at nightlife@media.nyc.gov. For more details, visit www.nyc.gov/nightlife.

MADE IN NY AWARD TO SANDRA LEE

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment honored two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, bestselling author, filmmaker and activist Sandra Lee with the "Made in NY" Award during the 2018 IFP Gotham Awards ceremony. Lee is best known for her 27 books, iconic lifestyle magazine and her food/lifestyle series "Semi-Homemade" which ran for 15 seasons and was filmed in New York City. In 2015, Lee was diagnosed with early stage cancer and decided to document her journey. She allowed unrestricted camera access for the making of HBO’s Documentary Short, Rx: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee.
Established in 2006, the "Made in NY" Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to New York City's entertainment industry over the course of their careers. On December 13, MOME will present New York Women in Film & Television Executive Director Terry Lawler with a "Made in NY" Award during their Annual Muse Awards for her visionary leadership and support of women's voices throughout the industry.
Read more here.

CHECK OUT THE FIRST-EVER FREELANCERS HUB

Find out how the Freelancers Hub can help you! Located in the Made in NY Media Center at IFP in DUMBO, Brooklyn, this collaborative space is designed to help New York City's creative freelancers thrive. This hub will provide free coworking space up to four times a month, educational and business workshops, legal and financial clinics, benefits assistance, and networking events. The establishment of the innovative hub makes New York the first city in the country to provide direct services and support to independent workers in the creative industries.

Learn more about the hub and upcoming events here.

SUPPORT OUR MADE IN NY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT STUDENTS

YouTube Space NY has a facility above Chelsea Market with various studios and equipment. The team at the Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program is working to gain at least 1,000 YouTube subscribers so that they can access this space for free in order to train students and provide this space to alumni. Many of the program's graduates are not only film career professionals, but also creative filmmakers in their own right. The Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program wants to supply the necessary tools for students to bring their projects to life, and having access to the YouTube Space NY would give them those tools. Help them by subscribing now!

UPCOMING EVENTS

12/14: 42nd Street documentary airs on NYC Media

Tune in to NYC Life on Friday, December 14 at 10:00 p.m. to watch the television premiere of Against All Odds: Transforming 42nd Street. Against All Odds tells the story of the economic transformation of the famed 42nd Street in New York City, which in a matter of decades devolved from being the heart of the city's thriving theater district to the city's center of vice and crime. Starting in the early 80s, however, 42nd Street slowly transformed from an area that people avoided at all costs, to one where millions of people pass through each year. This transformation was thanks to continued collaboration between the City of New York, the State of New York, and private developers and investors.

New "Made in NY" TV productions releasing soon:

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 2 (December 5, Amazon Prime)

Gotham, Season 5 (January 3, FOX)

The Blacklist, Season 6 (January 3, NBC)

Friends From College, Season 2 (January 11, Netflix)

The Other Two, Season 1 (January 24, Comedy Central)

Broad City, Season 5 (January 24, Comedy Central)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Season 4: Part 2 (January 25, Netflix)

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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