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	Abridged Application for Tax Credit December 1, 2006 Applying for New York City's five percent tax credit for qualified film and television productions just got a little easier, thanks to a revised, shortened initial application for the credit. The initial application - known as Form A - is now seven pages instead of fourteen, as a result of the elimination of redundant and unnecessary tables. At the same time, the form includes new questions, such as a request for data on diversity and for a shooting schedule and script, as well as a statement by the applicant agreeing to include appropriate acknowledgements in the film's screen credits.

	Martha and MOFTB Make City Shelters December 1, 2006 The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's November bus shelter campaign promoted "The Martha Stewart Show" and the agency's 40th anniversary.

	Powerhouse & More Join Discount Card Program December 1, 2006 Numerous new vendors joined the “Made in NY” discount card program last month, pledging discounts of at least ten percent to active New York City productions.

	"Made in NY" Merchandise Available Across City November 13, 2006 The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting announced today that "Made in NY" officially licensed products are now available throughout the City.

	Summer Play Festival and Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting to Present Fourth Career Panel - Producing 101: How to get a show up - and an audience in November 3, 2006 The Living Room for Artists Inc / Summer Play Festival (SPF) and The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting (MOFTB) will present its fourth panel -- examining producing, how to get a show on the stage, and an audience in the seats -- on December 9. Titled “Producing 101: How to get a show up – and an audience in”, the panel is designed for aspiring producers. The panel will be moderated by Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. Panelists are experienced Broadway and off-Broadway professionals, including Sharon Fallon (Independent Producer and co-Chair of the League of American Theatres and Producers’ New Producers Alliance), Seth Goldstein (Producer and General Manager of The Splinter Group) and Victor Lario (Chief Artistic and Producing Officer of the Diverse City Theater Company).

	WANTED: Developers, Tenants for East 125th Street Corridor November 1, 2006 The New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of close to six acres in East Harlem. The project, which is referred to as the “East 125th Street Development,” hopes to promote the local economy, encourage private investment, and improve the overall quality of life for East Harlem residents.

	Tribeca Cinemas Hosts "Scenes From the City" Exhibition Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting November 1, 2006 The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary this month with programming about the history of film, television and commercial production in New York City, planned in conjunction with local cultural organizations.

	40th Anniversary Cultural Events Continue in November November 1, 2006 The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary this month with programming about the history of film, television and commercial production in New York City, planned in conjunction with local cultural organizations.

	Scenes from the City Now On Sale! November 1, 2006 Scenes from the City: Filmmaking in New York, a Rizzoli book edited by James Sanders and produced with the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, is now on sale!

	It's an Honor for Mayor Bloomberg November 1, 2006 Last month, the entertainment industry recognized Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg for his support of our local production industry. In 2005, the City’s “Made in NY” incentive program generated $1.5 billion for our economy and created 10,000 jobs for New Yorkers.

	Harlem Residents Enjoy Perks for Hosting Production November 1, 2006 On October 12, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting partnered with Starbucks to give away free coffee to residents of Harlem, to thank the community for recently hosting the production of American Gangster. More than 300 cups of coffee were distributed to residents at 136th Street and Broadway.

	Map Paves Way to Sets Across City November 1, 2006 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, iDeutsch -- a division of Deutsch Inc., one of NYC's leading full-service integrated marketing and communications companies – created an interactive map of the City which allows users to explore hundreds of locations which have been made famous on film and television and are featured in the book Scenes from the City. The map is one of the first Flash "mashups" to adapt the rich functionality of Yahoo! Maps and combine it with images and information. Using the latest versions of Yahoo! Maps and Adobe Flash (Flash 8.0) made it possible to substantially customize the map's look and feel, and deliver a more branded and integrated user experience.

	Smooth Ride for Productions Casting Automobiles November 1, 2006 Searching for ambulances, cars, car parts, fire trucks, heavy machinery, motor scooters, pickups, trucks, or vans as props for your next production? Look no further than the New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services Auto Auction.

	Broadway's "Spring Awakenings" November 1, 2006 Spring will come early to Broadway this year. Renowned director Michael Mayer’s "Spring Awakening" - a timeless musical about teenage troubles – opens at the Eugene O’Neill theatre on December 10.

	FUR Grows on City Shelters November 1, 2006 FUR heated up City bus shelters in October. The posters promoted Picturehouse's release FUR: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, a film about the famed photographer, which releases in theatres on November 10.

	Mayor's Film Office and Apollo Theater Host Free Panel for Students on Careers in Entertainment Production October 28, 2006 On Saturday, October 28, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, in conjunction with the Center for Communication and the Apollo Theater Foundation, held a panel discussion titled “Careers in Entertainment Production: Paths to Opportunity” at the World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. The panel is the first in a series of events designed to educate New Yorkers with diverse backgrounds in careers in entertainment production. Industry insiders spoke to students and aspiring filmmakers about breaking into and working in New York City’s entertainment production industry. The panel was free and featured speakers with extensive backgrounds in the entertainment community.

	Mayor Bloomberg and MPAA Announce New Enforcement Initiatives to Crackdown on Film Piracy October 23, 2006 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Commissioner Katherine Oliver of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting (MOFTB), and Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Dan Glickman today announced that New York City will lead the fight against film piracy in the City with a series of innovative initiatives. The City will introduce legislation in the State Legislature to criminalize the illegal recording of copyrighted works and will coordinate with the MPAA to use nuisance abatement laws to shut down piracy operations in buildings across the City. Additionally, the City and MPAA will create a public service campaign to educate the public about piracy, which the MPAA estimates cost major U.S. studios $6 billion in 2005.

	MOFTB Brings NBC to Times Square October 20, 2006 From September 4 - October 4, the NASDAQ Marketsite Tower and Reuters signs in Times Square promoted the "Made in NY" NBC television shows "Kidnapped," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Martha" and "30 Rock." The advertisements, delivered as part of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's marketing credit, ran once per hour on the Reuters sign and twice per hour on the NASDAQ Marketsite Tower.

	Mayor's Film Office and Apollo Theater Announce Free Panel for Students on Careers in Entertainment Production October 4, 2006 On Saturday, October 28, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, in conjunction with the Center for Communication, will present “Careers in Entertainment Production: Paths to Opportunity” at the Apollo Theater, a panel discussion in which industry insiders will speak to students about breaking into and working in New York City’s entertainment production industry.

	New Platform for inD-pendents October 1, 2006 A new service is available to help filmmakers connect with professional buyers from all territories and distribution platforms! inDplay describes itself as “the online marketplace for film, TV, and video rights.” next page