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; and a statewide network of professionally staffed regional film offices.

The office is committed to advancing the next generation of diverse talent and supporting businesses and communities throughout the State, including through the New York State Multicultural Creativity Summit, ShowbizNY: Diverse Supplier Connections, the NYS Film & Television Diverse Suppliers Directory, and the New York State Career Readiness Entertainment Workforce (CREW) Diversity Grant Program. In furthering this goal, MPTV partners with Regional Economic Development Councils and local partners on outreach events to share best practices for attracting and supporting production with communities and businesses in every corner of the state to ensure equitable economic growth statewide. MPTV also works with the State University of New York (SUNY) and other partners to grow and expand workforce development programs and partnerships.