Film & TV Production

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√ NY Agencies

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment

This office oversees the development and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives to support and promote the film, television, and digital media industries in New York City. They also administer the Made in NY incentive program, which provides tax credits and other incentives to qualified film and television productions that shoot in New York City.

NYC Film Green

NYC Film Green is the first sustainability program for the film and television industry in the United States administered by a government agency.

NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

This department manages many of the city’s parks and public spaces, which are popular filming locations for movies and TV shows. They issue permits for filming in these locations and provide assistance with logistics and planning. Mayor’s Management Report

NYC Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Community Events

This office works with film and TV productions to coordinate special events, premieres, and other promotional activities related to the production. They also provide assistance with logistics and coordination with other city agencies.

The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City

This non-profit organization supports various initiatives to improve the quality of life in New York City, including the Made in NY PA Training Program, which provides job training and placement for production assistants in the film and television industry.

Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development (MPTV)

The New York State Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development (MPTV) guides filmmakers through the many programs and assets New York State offers to productions of all types, sizes and budgets.

√ Reports

The Economic Impact of the Film and Television Industry in New York city

Findings include: The seven sectors that make up New York City’s film and television industry are directly responsible for 100,200 jobs (2 percent of all jobs in the city), $12.2 billion in wages, and $64.1 billion in direct economic output.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE FILM INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK STATE, 2019 & 2020

In total, the Film Production Tax Credit and the Post-Production Tax Credit programs generated nearly $9.9 billion in direct spending in New York State over the two-year period of 2019 and 2020. This direct spending resulted in 114,186 total jobs, over $7.4 billion in earnings, and over $20.5 billion in total spending throughout the New York State economy

WGAW INCLUSION REPORT 2020

For years, the Writers Guild of America has called attention to the lack of inclusion and equity in the entertainment industry. As part of that effort, the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is releasing its third Inclusion Report, detailed data on the status of writers from historically underrepresented groups.

Independent Film and Media

This briefing is intended to educate policymakers and decisionmakers about the challenges and opportunities related to the U.S. infrastructure serving independent filmmakers and media artists.

The Future of Film: A Global Perspective

The Future of Film: A Global Perspective by McKinsey & Company: This report examines the future of the film industry, focusing on trends such as the rise of streaming, the growth of international markets, and the changing role of cinema.

The Economic Impact of the Film and Television Industry in New York city

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE FILM INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK STATE, 2019 & 2020

WGAW INCLUSION REPORT 2020

Independent Film and Media

This briefing is intended to educate policymakers and decisionmakers about the challenges and opportunities related to the U.S. infrastructure serving independent filmmakers and media artists.

The Future of Film: A Global Perspective

√ Data sets

MOME Film Permit Data

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment provides data on film permits issued in New York City through its online permit system. The data includes information on the location, duration, and type of production for each permit.

New York City Open Data

The New York City Open Data portal provides access to a wide range of data sets including recording studios, production studios and permits.

State of the Film Business in 2023: A Special Report

State of the Film Industry 2023 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA): This report provides an overview of the film industry in the United States, including data on box office revenue, production, and employment.

Inequality Across 1,600 Popular Films

The purpose of this research brief was to examine longitudinally the gender, race/ethnicity, and age of protagonists in popular films. Our analysis included 1,600 top movies, with a specific focus on the 100 highest-earning domestic fictional films theatrically released from 2007 to 2022

√ Data visualizations

Production studio map

This data set lists commercial space for recording and sound production in New York City.

The Movie Database

The Movie Database (TMDb) is a community built movie and TV database.

UC Irvine – Movie Data Set

This data set contains a list of over 10000 films including many older, odd, and cult films. There is information on actors, casts, directors, producers, studios, etc.

√ STATISTICS

Qualified Production Facilities

MOME

Film & Television

billion in wages, 2019, MOME

Percent of filmmaking that is independent

MOME

Economic Impact

In 2019, the industry supported in total approximately 185,000 jobs, $18.1 billion in wages, and $81.6 billion in total economic output. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Production facilities

New York City is home to about 60 qualified production facilities (QPFs)—as defined by the Film Production Tax Credit Program—located in all five boroughs Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Independent productions

Approximately 85 percent of filmmaking in New York City is independent, meaning that production is not funded by one of the industry’s major studios. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Wages

New Yorkers working in the film and television industry earn high wages on average. In 2019, industry professionals earned $12.2 billion in direct wages and the average annual wage was $121,000 per job, 33 percent higher than the citywide average of $91,000. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Production Volume

In 2019, motion picture production reached an all-time high in New York City, with over 80 episodic television series and 300 feature films. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Qualified Production Facilities

MOME

Film & Television

billion in wages, 2019, MOME

Percent of filmmaking that is independent

MOME

Economic Impact

In 2019, the industry supported in total approximately 185,000 jobs, $18.1 billion in wages, and $81.6 billion in total economic output. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

Production facilities

Independent productions

Wages

Production Volume

In 2019, motion picture production reached an all-time high in New York City, with over 80 episodic television series and 300 feature films. Source: New York City Film & Television Industry, 2021

√ Census & American Community Survey

Industry and Occupation Statistics

The U.S. Census Bureau provides data on industry and occupation at the national, state, and local levels, which can be useful for understanding the employment patterns in the film and TV industry in New York City. The data includes information on the number of people employed in various industries and occupations, including those related to film and TV production.

Income and Earnings Data

The American Community Survey provides data on income and earnings at the national, state, and local levels, which can provide insights into the economic impact of the film and TV industry in New York City. The data includes information on median earnings by occupation, as well as other measures of income and poverty.

Industry and Occupation Statistics

Income and Earnings Data

√ Non-Profits

New York Women in Film & Television:

This non-profit organization supports and advocates for women in the film, television, and digital media industries in New York City. They offer networking events, educational programs, and mentorship opportunities for their members.

Film Forum

This non-profit cinema in Manhattan screens classic, independent, and foreign films. They also offer educational programs, such as filmmaker talks and screenings for school groups.

Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV)

This non-profit organization provides resources and training for independent filmmakers in New York City. They offer equipment rentals, editing facilities, and workshops on various aspects of film production.

The Black TV & Film Collective

The Black TV & Film Collective is a non-profit organization that supports Black creatives in the film and television industry. They offer a variety of programs and services, including training, mentorship, and production resources.

Film Independent

Film Independent is a non-profit organization that supports independent filmmakers. They offer a variety of programs and services, including grants, workshops, and distribution opportunities.

New York Production Alliance

The New York Production Alliance represents the unified voice of the film, television and commercial production, and post production industry in New York City and New York State. Representing over 100,000 workers, together we promote, grow, and strengthen the entertainment industry in New York!

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a non-profit organization that provides grants and other resources to artists in New York State. They offer a variety of programs for film and television makers, including production grants, workshops, and fellowships.

√ Experts

Hal Rosenbluth - Kaufman Astoria Studios

Rosenbluth is the President of Kaufman Astoria Studios, one of the largest production facilities in New York City. He has been involved in many major film and TV productions in the city.

Richard Gladstein - FILMCOLONY

Two-time Academy Award® nominated film producer Richard Gladstein is the Founder & President of FILMCOLONY, the Los Angeles based motion picture production company, and Executive Director at Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema.

Cynthia López - NY Women in Film & Television

Cynthia López is the former Commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, where she was the steward of the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. López implemented strategies to support production of film and TV production throughout the five boroughs

Katherine Oliver - Bloomberg Associates

Katherine Oliver is the former Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). She is an expert on the film and television industry in New York City and has worked to promote the city as a premier production destination.

Darnell Hunt - UCLA

Darnell Hunt is the Director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. He is an expert on diversity in the film and television industry and has conducted research on the representation of race and ethnicity in the industry.

√ Key Issues

Cost of production

New York City is one of the most expensive places to produce film and TV, due to high costs of living, labor, and production resources. This can make it difficult for independent filmmakers and smaller productions to operate in the city.

Availability of sound stages and studio space

New York City has limited sound stages and studio space compared to other major production centers like Los Angeles. This can make it difficult for larger productions to find suitable locations, and can also drive up rental costs.

Permitting and regulation

Obtaining permits for filming in New York City can be a complex and time-consuming process, and regulations around street closures, noise levels, and other issues can add additional challenges for productions.

Infrastructure

New York City’s infrastructure, including transportation and electrical grids, can be strained by the demands of large-scale film and TV productions. This can lead to logistical challenges and added costs for productions.

Diversity and representation

There have been ongoing concerns around diversity and representation in the film and TV industry in New York City, particularly around opportunities for women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups in the industry. Efforts have been made to improve diversity and inclusion, but there is still work to be done.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the film and TV industry in New York City, with production shutdowns and delays, as well as new safety protocols and guidelines. The pandemic has also highlighted existing issues around equity and access in the industry, particularly for smaller productions and independent filmmakers.

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