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New York State has it all – top-tier talent, crews, state-of-the-art facilities, competitive tax credits, and versatile locations that can double for anywhere in the world. New York has become an epicenter of innovative film and television creators, artists and companies, and film and TV production represents one of the fastest growing, and largest, sectors of the state’s economy. Not only is New York State a great place for film and TV production – film and TV production is great for New York State.

The New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development (MPTV) is here to help guide filmmakers through the many programs and assets New York State offers to productions of all types, sizes and budgets, including: production, post-production and commercial tax credit programs; hundreds of soundstage facilities ; an online location library of more than 32,000 images; a statewide network of professionally staffed regional film offices; and many programs helping advance the next generation of diverse talent, including the New York State Multicultural Creativity Summit, PITCHNY® and the New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program. 

** New York State has issued new guidance on masks and vaccination effective Dec. 13, 2021. For additional details, please refer to the guidance and industry-specific FAQ which includes the following specific Film and TV Production information: **

I operate ​TV or film production in New York State. If my ​entire production crew is not fully vaccinated by December 13th, do​es ​everyone have to wear masks while on-air or filming?

New York State’s new requirements apply to all indoor public places in all areas of New York State. The New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development, in consultation with the New York State Department of Health, has established the following guidance for the production and broadcast of television​ and film, with regard to the Commissioner’s Determination: 

Effective Monday, December 13, 2021, TV and film productions that do not implement a vaccination requirement for all individuals must ensure their operations are in accordance with the following:  

• Individuals appearing on camera (e.g., anchors, actors, guests) may remove face coverings while filming is taking place, under the condition that they maintain a distance of at least six feet from all other individuals (e.g., crew members, production staff).
  • When such individuals are not conducting live filming, they must wear face masks at all times except when actively eating or drinking, or alone in an enclosed room.
  • All other individuals (e.g., crew members, production staff) must wear face masks at all times except when actively eating or drinking, or alone in an enclosed room.