NYC Mayor Mamdani Pushes to Revive Blockbuster Film Production Through MOME
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Chris O'Falt
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is prioritizing the revival of blockbuster film and TV production in NYC through the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). While the mayor oversees a massive city workforce, he moved quickly to put his stamp on MOME, which handles shooting permits for film and TV productions. The article covers how NYC film and TV production has rebounded in 2026, and the administration's efforts to attract major blockbuster productions back to the city.
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IndieWireNYC Mayor Mamdani Pushes to Revive Blockbuster Film Production Through MOMEindiewire.comKey quotes
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MOME is tasked with comparatively mundane administrative duties of issuing shooting permits to film and TV productions
NYC Film and TV production has made a comeback in 2026, but the new mayor and his MOME commissioner are trying to convince blockbusters to follow suit
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