This past year “broke all records for television production in New York City” said Mayor Bloomberg during a presentation on the set of “Gossip Girl”…
Shooting in the Subway
If you’re not familiar with what’s involved in such shoots, you’d be right to imagine that it can get a bit complicated
Prime Time Proliferation
This week we share the good news about local production, learn about a filter that can save you from DSLR headaches, and find out that an older, established filmmaker is more experimental than ever…
Was Tribeca Film Fest 2011 Worth It?
This week we hear some final takes on the 2011 Tribeca film Festival, find out that a farm grows on a production studio in Brooklyn, and get a sense of what’s coming for augmented reality via an in-depth interview with sci-fi visionary Bruce Sterling…
Want to Buy a Fabled New York Movie Studio?
This week we note the sale of a movie studio with roots that go back over a century ago, strong trends in production growth for the New York City region, and how some individuals and companies are taking media production and consumption further into the Internet age.
The Past Week in Review, for April 19, 2011
This week we have a look at some of the top news from NAB 2011 including a new 3D camera company, a totally rewritten NLE and—with the upcoming Earth Day in mind—a note about where you can learn how to fit recycling into your production cycle…
Local Media Gets Spotlight at ‘Made In NY’ Awards
The Mayor appeared on stage and delivered what I thought was, surprisingly enough, a rather funny and entertaining speech.
Be a “Made in NY” Production Assistant
The program’s aim? To promote diversity in NYC’s production industry by giving a break to all those in the city who wouldn’t normally have a way to work through the ranks…
MOFTB Hits Productions with Added $300 Fee
Up until now, no one has had to pay for a permit since the city established a film office in 1966.
Fighting Job Loss with Cameras
Her useful tally appears in her article Fighting Job Loss with Cameras about the city’s new production crafts training program…