MOME Celebrates 2023 - MOME

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment


MOME Celebrates 2023

Press Releases
News Updates
Studies and Industry Reports
PSAs
MOME Year End Highlights
Testimonies

Press Releases

News Updates

Studies and Industry Reports

PSAs

MOME Year End Highlights

Testimonies


NY Music Month returned for 6th year with 60+ in-person/online programs/events, including: industry conference, skill-building workshops, concerts, free rehearsal space & NYC artist showcases, reaching more than 700,000 people. https://on.nyc.gov/4akS2Kk

Jeffrey Garcia’s appointment as the NYC Office of Nightlife's new executive director, part of NYC Mayor Adams’ “Small Business Forward” initiative to better connect nightlife establishments to small business resources, as the division transitioned to the NYC Department of Small Business Services. https://on.nyc.gov/3uVRgDp

The 5th annual NYC Public School Film Festival spotlighted 25 short features from 47 middle & high schools students across all 5 boroughs - out of a record 183 submissions - celebrating the talent and diversity of DOE students’ voices. nyc.gov/nycpsfilmfestival

First-Ever Live Performance Industry Council brought together NYC Mayor Adams and City of NY agencies with 50+ representatives from arenas, cultural institutions, unions, and nonprofits to help develop solutions for issues plaguing the industry. https://on.nyc.gov/48nkxG4

The NYC Women's Fund awarded $2 million to a record 96 women-led projects in film, theatre, music & digital media this year, for a total of $7.5 million to 342 recipients, since 2019. nyc.gov/nycwomensfund

Highlighted impact & benefits from “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program in a new study, including: 1,100+ New Yorkers enrolled since 2006; 85% of graduates placed in paid film/TV jobs within one month; 2,000+ productions hired graduates, and more. https://on.nyc.gov/3PubPPk

Celebrated the 10th anniversary of #JanArtsNYC with APAP 365 during January, featuring events at National Sawdust, The Joyce Theater, PROTOTYPE Festival, Global FEST, ISPA, Drama League, and more. https://on.nyc.gov/3uQRecD

Celebrated digital games at NYC festivals, gaming studios and events all-summer long in all 5 boroughs, #NYCSummerofGames kicked off with the ‘Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Mayor's Cup’ in June. https://www.nyc.gov/digitalgames

NYC Mayor Adams appointed Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman in July, to continue MOME’s work of supporting, strengthening, and diversifying New York City’s media and entertainment industries. https://on.nyc.gov/41iQOv1

Congratulated NYC Media, the city’s official broadcast network and producing group, and flagship channel, NYC Life, on winning 4 NY Emmy Awards for their hit series "Once Upon a City." nyc.gov/media