"Made In NY" Talks Fall 2017 Schedule Released

Posted on Monday, September 25, 2017

The “Made in NY” Talks, presented by The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) return starting tonight, September 25, 2017! The “Made in NY” Talks are panel discussions designed for New Yorkers seeking work in television, film, media, and digital production. Presented in partnership with local media organizations and educational institutions, the free event series will provide aspiring creators with rare access to top executives, producers, and journalists.

Building on a successful collaboration that presented panels throughout the City last year, MOME will once again partner with the Center for Communication on five events this season. Both organizations remain committed to fostering inclusivity in the media and entertainment industries. Three of the fall “Made in NY” Talks will be presented as part of MOME’s long-standing partnership with the Made in NY Media Center by IFP. The Center was developed through a unique partnership between Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to encourage storytellers from multiple disciplines, industries, and platforms to create, collaborate, and connect.

This season, the Virtual & Augmented Reality Academy and Development Lab at Lehman College/CUNY in the Bronx will also host a “Made in NY” Talk, titled “Breaking into VR/AR.” As MOME announced with EDC earlier this year, The Lab at Lehman College will be the site of a workforce development center in support of the first publicly-funded virtual reality and augmented reality facility in the country.

More information, including panelists, times, and registration details, will be shared as it becomes available on MOME’s website at: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/initiatives/career-panels.page

The industry panels presented with Center for Communication will be filmed for broadcast on NYC Media. Previously recorded “Made in NY” Talks can be viewed on the NYC Media website at: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/media/shows/made-in-ny-talks.page

Here is a list of all the Made in NY Talks events:

Women Behind Series TV: Getting Your Show Greenlit

Presented in partnership with the Made in NY Media Center by IFP Monday, September 25 6:30 to 9:00 pm Made in NY Media Center by IFP, 30 John St., Brooklyn

Leading women television executives will explain scripted and unscripted series development and give tips on pitching your show idea. The 90-minute conversation will be followed by networking reception. Expected panelists include:

Sarah Condon, Executive Producer, HBO (Sex and the City, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage)
Christina Wayne, CEO of Assembly Entertainment (Breaking Bad, Mad Men)
Tracey Scott Wilson, Supervising Producer, FX (The Americans)
Shari Levine, EVP, Bravo Media (Shahs of Sunset, Vanderpump Rules, and Below Deck)

Where the Jobs Are: The Brave New World of Journalism Presented in partnership with the Center for Communication Thursday, October 12 6:30 to 8:00 pm The New School, 55 West 13th St., Manhattan

Established news outlets and reporters face myriad challenges and opportunities as they cover the Trump administration in these turbulent times of fake news and distrust. With the current political climate, the pursuit of truth has become even more critical for journalists. Find out what skills and knowledge America’s major newsrooms are looking for when recruiting new talent. Presented with the Center for Communication and The School of Media Studies at The New School. Expected panelists include:

Jim Rich, Executive Editor, The Huffington Post
Chandler Goldberg, Recruiter, Vox Media, Inc.
Al Mayers, Station Manager, Bloomberg LP
Moderator: Jenni Maier, Editor-in-Chief, The Muse

Create Your Own Web Series Presented in partnership with the Center for Communication Thursday, October 19 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Kumble Theater, LIU Brooklyn,1 University Plaza, Brooklyn

Some of our favorite shows from “Broad City” to “High Maintenance” to “Insecure” got their start as a web series. Hear from the creative minds behind the explosion of great series produced for the web. These innovators share how they write, produce and distribute webisodes. Discover what’s next for web video and learn how you can create your own series leaders. Presented with the Center for Communication and the Kumble Theater. Panelists include:

Steven Hajar, creator, "Affordable NYC”
Christine Ng and Leyla Perez, co-creators, "The Better Half"
Michael J. Wolf, creator "The Triplets of Kings County"
Moderated by: Sam Corbin, playwright, actor, comedian, and freelance writer

How to Start Your Own News Organization Presented in partnership with the Center for Communication Tuesday, October 24 6:30 to 8:00 pm NYU Steinhardt, 239 Greene St.,8th Fl., Manhattan

Want to be the next media mogul? Hear from entrepreneurs and innovators on everything you need to know about raising money, creating a compelling quality platform and putting a team together to make it all work. Presented with the Center for Communication and NYU Steinhardt. Expected panelists include:

Elizabeth Spiers, Founder, The Insurrection
Rafat Ali, CEO and Founder, Skift
Jenna Weiss-Berman, Co-Founder, Pineapple Street Media
Moderator: J. Max Robins, Executive Director, Center for Communication

Film Financing Sources Workshop Presented in partnership with the Made in NY Media Center by IFP Wednesday, October 25 6:00 to 9:00 pm Made in NY Media Center by IFP, 30 John St., Brooklyn

Industry leaders explain how to finance your film from development through production. A 60-minute conversation will be followed by small breakout sessions and a networking reception.

Panelists TBA

The Future of Publishing is Audio Presented in partnership with the Center for Communication Thursday, November 9 6:30 to 8:00 pm The New School, 55 West 13th St., Manhattan

With mobile allowing audiences to consume content on demand anywhere, anytime, audio storytelling is more popular than ever. The folks at the forefront of this revolution reveal how audio is transforming the publishing industry and creating new career opportunities. Presented with the Center for Communication and The School of Media Studies at The New School. Expected panelists include:

Molly Barton, Founder, Serial Box
David Blum, Editor, Audible Original Publishing
Moderator: Jon Fine, Principal, Jon Fine Law & Media; former director, author & publishing relations, Amazon

Making Movies That Change Lives Presented in partnership with Center for Communication and St. Francis College Monday, November 13 6:30 to 8:00 pm St. Francis College, Founders Hall, 182 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights

With great storytelling and a marketing strategy to match, documentaries and feature films can raise awareness of the most pressing issues of our time, and even initiate major change. Advocacy filmmakers share what drives them, how they get films with a call-to-action made.

Erin Lee Carr, Writer/Director, HBO’s Thought Crimes and Mommy Dead and Dearest
Andrew Rossi, Filmmaker, Ivory Tower and Bronx Gothic
Kahane Cooperman, Director/Producer, Joe’s Violin; Executive Producer and Showrunner, The New Yorker Presents (invited)
Moderator: Steven Rosenbaum, Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

Film Financing Packaging & Pitch Workshop Presented in partnership with the Made in NY Media Center by IFP Monday, November 27 6:00 to 9:00 pm Made in NY Media Center by IFP, 30 John St., Brooklyn

Industry leaders will drill down on pitching and securing film financing. A 60-minute conversation will be followed by small breakout sessions and a networking reception.

Breaking Into the VR/AR Industry Presented in partnership with CUNY Lehman College Tuesday, December 5 4:00 to 5:30 pm Lehman College/CUNY, 2501 Grand Concourse, 3rd Floor, Bronx

The field of augmented and virtual reality is projected to grow from $7 billion industry today to over $100 billion over the next 5 years. Have you ever thought about using your storytelling ability to create content in this rapidly-growing industry? Learn how from leaders in the industry and the team at the new Lehman College Virtual Reality Training Academy and Development Lab.