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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 – since 2011, 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, but 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. 

As New York State continues to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, industry-specific guidance for Media Production has been released as part of Phase Four of the New York Forward regional reopening plan.

This industry specific guidance includes: Summary Guidance, Detailed Guidance with an affirmation link, and a Business Safety Plan Template. Please refer to the NY Forward website and Business Look-up tool for more detailed information.