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Euphoria Vibes Model Tres Murphy @tres_06 📸 Photo by Judy Lasher @judy.lasher.photography 💋 Makeup and Hair by Genn Shaughnessy @gennshaughnessy for @thebackstagestylist 👄 📸 💋 💄 📸 👄 📸 💋 #euphoria #euphoriavibes #euphoriamakeup #euphoriastyle #euphoriahlooks #euphoriaaesthetic #euphoriabeauty #makeupalbany #albany #albanyny#upstateny #upstatenewyork #upstatemakeup #setlife #nylovesfilm (at Albany, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZMp9zerMmB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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@disneystudios @marvelstudios For your consideration... @msmarvelnyc should get a shot to audition for your new Disney+ show! ⚡️🙏⚡️ #Repost from @msmarvelnyc ・・・ "You always have a choice. You can't stop what's coming, but you can decide how you meet it." ⚡️ . . . . . . . #cameralady #nerdygirlsdoitbetter #ladyfilmmakers #creativeladies #nycfilmmakers #adventurefilmmaking #nylovesfilm #browngirlsdo #womenofcolorinfilm #cinemaseries #myamericanexperience #lovemyskincolor #lovemybodynow #ouidadcurls #ouidadnyc #youtubewebseries #godofmiracles #believeinwhoyouare #faithoverfear #curlyhairtransformation #intelligentwoman #ouidadsalon #ouidadcut #marvel #disney #disneyplus #msmarvel #actress #audition (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iAzsRBF3D/?igshid=1fncdpk1jhoec

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INDUSTRY EVENTS IN NEW YORK STATE

Margaret Mead Film Festival (Manhattan) – October 17-20, 2013

http://www.amnh.org/explore/margaret-mead-film-festival This Festival encompasses a broad spectrum of work, from indigenous community media to experimental nonfiction. The Festival is distinguished by its outstanding selection of titles, which tackle diverse and challenging subjects, representing a range of issues and perspectives, and by the forums for dialogue with filmmakers, invited speakers, and film protagonists.

New York Television Festival (Manhattan) – October 21-26, 2013 http://nytvf.com/ The NYTVF is a pioneer of the independent television movement, connecting its community of over 12,000 artists with leading networks, studios, agencies, production companies, and brands. Year-round submission opportunities for TV and digital development culminate here, uniting indie creators, industry decision-makers, and TV fans alike. Crown Heights Film Festival (Brooklyn, NY) – October 21–26, 2013 http://www.crownheightsfilms.org/festival.html The Crown Heights Film Festival’s (CHFF) mission is to provide a voice and opportunities for filmmakers, to foster cross-arts collaboration, and to provide a social forum for filmmakers, Brooklyn residents, and the wider arts community.  CHFF is a collaboration between photographer/cameraman Pedro Martí and artist/curator Erin Gleason. Gold Coast International Film Festival (North Hempstead, NY) – October 21-27, 2013 http://goldcoastfilmfestival.org/ Founded with the purpose of establishing a home on Long Island to showcase the work of exceptional filmmakers, this festival includes screenings, workshops, conversations with prominent members of the film community, parties and a gala.  During the seven-day festival attendees come together to celebrate the art and influence of cinema in the charming and historic towns and villages of Long Island’s Gold Coast. FilmColumbia Festival (Chatham, NY) – October 22-27, 2013

http://www.filmcolumbia.com/ FilmColumbia is an international festival in New York State's Hudson Valley that shows yet-to-be-released independent and foreign films.  Now in its 14th year, the festival’s films are shown in the community owned and operated Crandell Theatre – a 1920's single screen theater that is DCI compatible.

NYC Food Film Festival (Manhattan) – October 23-27, 2013 http://thefoodfilmfestival.com Returning for its seventh consecutive year, this festival offers a unique series of events where food and film lovers will taste what they see on the screen, as attendees are simultaneously served the food that is seen in the films.  This year’s festival will feature six different events, showcasing over 35 food films, 15 world premieres, and over 150 foods and drinks. Chelsea Film Festival (Manhattan) – October 24-27, 2013 http://chelseafilm.org/

An international film festival, enlightening the work of emerging filmmakers, producers and actors, it offers a wide range of films, such as documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues.”  “Making the World a Better Place” is the Chelsea Film Festival priority! New York Comedy Festival (Manhattan) – November 6-10, 2013 http://www.nycomedyfestival.com/ Founded in 2004, The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) is now in its ninth successful year.  The Festival – which is produced by Carolines on Broadway – is presented in association with Comedy Central. The week-long laugh fest brings the biggest names in comedy to New York City’s most prestigious venues. Big Apple Film Festival (Manhattan) – November 6-10, 2013 www.bigapplefilmfestival.com This festival will screen a variety of specially selected films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional selections from across the country and around the world. The festival includes New York City premieres, interactive panel discussions with industry professionals from the New York City film community, and networking parties and events. New York City Horror Film Festival (Manhattan) – November 14-17, 2013 http://nychorrorfest.com/call-for-entries-2013/

Established by MooDude Films CEO/Producer/Director Michael J. Hein in 2001, the NYCHFF is a week-long event that takes place at venues throughout New York City.  It has grown to be a world recognized event, with industry, filmmakers, and press attention from around the globe. New York’s Documentary Festival (Manhattan) – November 14-21, 2013 http://www.docnyc.net/ Documentary storytelling is flourishing like never before – encompassing reportage, memoir, history, humor and more. DOC NYCcelebrates this cultural phenomenon and encourages its new directions. African American Women In Cinema Film Festival (Manhattan) – November 20-23, 2013 www.aawic.org AAWIC is dedicated to providing a platform and showcase for aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and actors.  It is the goal of AAWIC to give artistic women a path to fulfilling their dreams through showcasing their talents, exposure to peers’ interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.

Independent Feature Project’s Gotham Awards (Manhattan) – December 2, 2013 http://gotham.ifp.org/ The Gotham Independent Film Awards, selected by distinguished juries and presented in New York City, the home of independent film, are the first honors of the film awards season. This public showcase honors the filmmaking community, expands the audience for independent films, and supports the work that IFP does behind the scenes throughout the year to bring such films to fruition.

New York Women In Film’s MUSE Awards (Manhattan) – December 12, 2013 http://www.nywift.org/article.aspx?id=MUSE

NYWIFT's annual gala holiday luncheon celebrates the vision and achievements of women who work in the entertainment industry. Each year, remarkable and accomplished women are honored with this prestigious award. It is NYWIFT's flagship fundraising event and is attended by an enthusiastic audience of 1,200 leading executives from every major studio, broadcast and cable network, and film production facility. 

New York Turkish Film Festival (Manhattan) – December 13-15 & December 19-22, 2013 http://www.newyorkturkishfilmfestival.com/ In building bridges between cultures, cinema is a particularly powerful tool that transports audiences to distant places, while reflecting universality of various human experiences and emotions. For the past thirteen years, The New York Turkish Film Festival has screened over 300 Turkish films to a steadily increasing audience.

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Doing what we do best…. #bts @wmht @pbs filming a national promo with my sis @jenimccar …..stay tuned, will share when it goes live! #greenroom #greenscreen #pbs #wmht #backstage #makeupdept #setlife #makeupartistalbany #albanymakeup #albanyfilm #nylovesfilm #nyfilm #filmbany #filmny #makeupny #nymakeup #wardrobedept #hairdept #setmakeup #makeupdeptlife #backstagealbany #albanybackstage #upstatemakeup #upstatehair #albany #albanyny #upstateny #albanygahairstylist (at WMHT Public Media) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4ae-KL6oH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Thank you @owlguru for featuring me in your “Day in the life of” series. If you’d like to read what it’s like to be me for a day on set the link is in my bio. #setlife #filmcrew #filmlife #albanyfilm #nylovesfilm #upstatefilm #upstatecrew #albanyfilmcrew (at Albany, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7w56Jrrif/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I had the absolute honor of working as a Key Makeup Artist and Swing MUAH on this Film Pottersville last year with the most amazing cast and crew ever. This was filmed in #Upstate NY FYI! You can now watch it on #amazon and #Itunes. #nylovesfilm #makeupartist #mua #muasofig #makeup #setlife #moviemakeup #pottersville #swingmuah #muah #makeupdept #pottersvillemovie

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Cast & Crew of Pottersville

This awesome shot of the cast and crew for the movie Pottersville by @twkeyes . It was sooooooooo cold that night my toes were frozen.

#setlife #movieshoot #upstatefilm #nylovesfilm #makeupdept #makeupartist

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Pottersville the Movie

I had the absolute honor of working as a Key Makeup Artist and Swing MUAH on this Film Pottersville last year with the most amazing cast and crew ever. This was filmed in #Upstate NY FYI! You can now watch it on #amazon and #Itunes.

#nylovesfilm #makeupartist #mua #muasofig #makeup #setlife #moviemakeup #pottersville #swingmuah #muah #makeupdept #pottersvillemovie

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EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES RECORD POST-PRODUCTION GAINS IN NEW YORK STATE

Post production companies in New York say phones have been ringing off the hook since strengthened New York State post-production incentives took effect last year. 

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams released new data showing post-production business is undergoing unprecedented growth in New York State.  The data, compiled by the Post New York Alliance, shows post-production hiring is up by 25 percent on average, with 173 new hires since this time last year. It is estimated that the uptick in new post-production business will generate nearly $70 million in new spending in the State. In the last year alone, post-production companies reported spending nearly $18 million to expand and purchase new equipment to accommodate the increase in business demand.

Since taking effect:

61 productions have applied for post-production work in New York – more than triple the number of applications received during a two-year period under the previous tax credit;

Seven post-production companies have established new operations, including three Upstate; at least two New York post-production companies have significantly expanded their operations; and

Revenue has increased, on average, by 31% for participating post-production companies in New York.

The post production incentive is part of the overall New York State film tax credit program and is designed specifically for productions filmed anywhere in the world that choose to do their post production in New York State.  Specifically, $7 million of the annual $420 million tax credit is set aside each year for this post production incentive.  Starting in 2015, this post production allocation will increase to $25 million each year.

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NYLOVESFILM: Post Production Stakes a Claim in Western NY

Partnership between Empire Visual Effects and Daemen College heralds the growth of a new industry for the region 

Big news for Buffalo, and the New York State’s thriving film industry!  Empire Visual Effects, a new post-production, visual effects and animation company, is coming to Buffalo. The company, which will partner with Daemen College, has pledged to create 150 new visual effects and other post production jobs within five years – jobs that will pave the way for the creation of a new post production and visual effects industry in Western New York.

From Left to Right: Gary A. Olson, President of Daemon College; Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy; Marcelo Gandola, Co-chair Post New York Alliance, advisor to Empire State Visual Effects; Pete Conlin, Managing Partner at Empire Visual Effects and Sixteen19; Jonathan Hoffman Managing Partner at Empire Visual Effects and Sixteen19; and  Ben Porcari Managing Partner at Empire Visual Effects

“We are pleased to welcome Empire Visual Effects to the City of Buffalo as they plant their roots in Upstate New York,” said Governor Cuomo when the plan was announced. “The establishment of Empire Visual Effects is evidence of the great potential of transforming Upstate and Western New York into a major film, animation and post production destination for the industry. I am confident the momentum, coupled with our Buffalo Billion commitment, will drive even more investment and projects to this region. This will mean more good-paying, high-tech jobs for New Yorkers in an exciting field.”

New York State awarded the company and Daemen College a $4.5 million capital grant to facilitate the project, which will help establish Upstate as a post-production hub and, through a new course developed by Daemean College, create a college-to-work pipeline. This job-creating partnership was supported by the Buffalo Billion Initiative, designed to spur significantly greater private investment and create thousands of new, sustainable jobs in the Buffalo region.

“Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, the state’s film and television program is taking off  – bringing new business, investments and jobs to New York,” said Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams. “The record gains over the last year, especially in post-production, make it clear that New York is the place to be for the film and television industry. I welcome Empire Visual Effects to their new home in Buffalo.”

Post-production includes all of the editing after filming is complete and includes visual effects, color correction, sound editing and mixing. The industry also includes thousands of other jobs, from engineers and messengers to creative and support staff. The New York State film production tax credit law was recently expanded to specifically focus on attracting post production work to communities in all corners of the state. At a time when other states are experiencing production flight, New York’s strengthened credit supports a robust industry cluster which has become a major source of direct and indirect employment and economic opportunity for hundreds of thousands of people.

To learn more about the state’s film and television incentive programs, go to: http://www.nylovesfilm.com/tax.asp. 

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STAY TUNED: Television Production Soars in New York

Make sure you catch NYS’s first Internet production from Netflix, "Orange is the New Black" premiering July 11, 2013

From new pilots and television shows to recurring TV series, the world of television production is thriving in New York State, not only within NYC, but beyond the five boroughs as well.  Since Governor Andrew Cuomo took office on January 1, 2011, there have been 116 television pilots and series that have taken advantage of the New York State Film Production Credit program, pumping more than $3.1 billion into New York’s economy.

“New York has traditionally provided a fascinating array of backdrops against which to shoot our varied television shows, whether it’s the gritty streets of ‘Law & Order’ or the beautiful theatre district for ‘Smash’ or our own Rockefeller Center for ‘30 Rock,’” said Bob Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “The state’s tax incentive program has made producing these shows and others – including ‘America’s Got Talent’ and the upcoming ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ and ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ – even more feasible as a beacon for attracting top talent in front of and behind the camera who prefer to work in New York.” 

Many of New York's new shows are getting a lot of attention in the news, for example, in a recent story about the highly-anticipated new series Orange Is The New Black, which will begin streaming on Netflix July 11th.

To get an idea of how much television films in New York and benefits from the recently enhanced and extended (through 2019) New York State Film Production Credit program, here’s an impressive sampling:

  NEW SERIES

Michael J. Fox Series - NBC

Off The Great Wall – NTD

Orange Is The New Black – Netflix

RELOCATING TO NEW YORK

America’s Got Talent - Fox

The Tonight Show – NBC

PILOTS PICKED UP TO SERIES

Alpha House - Amazon

Believe – NBC

The Blacklist - NBC

Broad City – Comedy Central

Criminal Justice – HBO

Hostages – CBS

Us & Them – Fox

RENEWED SERIES

The Americans - FX

Blue Bloods - CBS

Boardwalk Empire - HBO

The Carrie Diaries – The CW

Elementary - CBS

The Following - Fox

Girls - HBO

The Good Wife – CBS

Inside Amy Schumer – Comedy Central

Law & Order:  Special Victims Unit - NBC

Nurse Jackie – Showtime

Person of Interest – CBS

Royal Pains - USA

Saturday Night Live - NBC

Unforgettable – CBS

White Collar – USA

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COMMISSIONER KENNETH ADAMS KEYNOTES COLLIDER CONFERENCE

On June 10th, Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Kenneth Adams kicked off COLLIDER in New York City, the first digital and post industry conference of its kind held on the East Coast.  The more than 400 attendees -- representatives from animation, VFX, motion design studios, post facilities, interactive studios, video game developers, broadcasters, ad agencies, brands/marketers and freelancers -- participated in a three day agenda including master classes, a job fair, and the conference, which addressed a broad range of issues impacting the industry.    

In his remarks, Commissioner Adams stressed Governor Cuomo’s support of the post production industry and pointed out that the newly-passed New York State Film Production Incentive Program includes changes that increase resources for the post industry.  “This is intentional as we want to grow post and support your industry because of the economic impact and jobs you create,” said Commissioner Adams.   “We want your companies to expand and build new companies, and we want to partner with you as you bring work to communities throughout New York State.”

In July 2012, the Governor signed legislation that tripled the post production tax credit, enabling productions to realize a 30% credit Downstate and 35% credit in Upstate New York.  The program was further enhanced by significantly lowering thresholds for VFX/Animation to qualify for credits, and by adding an additional 10% credit, beginning in 2015, on labor in select counties in Upstate New York.  Further enhancements to the program include increasing the Post funding from $7 million to $25 million per year and extending New York State’s commitment to the overall film credit program through 2019. 

The industry response to these changes and enhancements has been overwhelmingly positive.  In the last 11 months, 47 applications for the Post Production Credit Program have been received.  This compares to 17 applications received in the prior two-years period.  In addition, four new post production companies have relocated to New York State, while several resident post facilities have expanded their space and broadened their workforce to accommodate the increased demand.

Combining the enhanced New York State Post Production Credit Program with the wealth of facilities and strong talent base, New York State has definitely secured its position as an international leader in digital production and post production.

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WELCOME GIGI SEMONE

NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNOR’S  OFFICE OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 17, 2013

Contact: ESD Press Office | pressoffice@esd.ny.gov | (800) 260-7313

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Gigi Semone has been named Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development.

“Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, productions and post-productions are flocking to New York, creating new jobs and pumping billions into our economy,” said ESD President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams. “I am pleased to welcome Gigi Semone to our team, and look forward to working with her as we continue to make the Empire State the place to be for the film and television industry.”

Gigi Semone said, “This is an exciting time to join the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development. The Office is on a record-breaking path, bringing new productions –and jobs – to all parts of the state. I am honored to take on this new role, and am committed to fostering the growth of this critical economic development engine.”

As Executive Director, Semone will be responsible for marketing New York State as a location for film and television production and will also oversee new initiatives championed by Governor Cuomo to grow the industry, especially Upstate. Semone will report to Rhoda Glickman, Senior Vice President for Arts, Culture and Film Development.

Semone comes to ESD with extensive industry experience. Most recently, Semone was the Executive Vice President of National Publicity for Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she crafted and executed national broadcast, digital, print and radio publicity strategies. Prior to joining Sony, Semone was the Vice President of Walt Disney Company’s East Coast Publicity division, where she successfully managed all aspects of magazine publicity for live action and animated films and executed east coast events and press coverage. Semone received her B.A. from Colgate University. A native New Yorker, she resides in New York City with her husband.

Since Governor Cuomo took office, New York State’s film and television tax credit program has taken off - experiencing a surge in program applications. It is estimated that the 349 projects that have filmed or applied to the program during the Cuomo administration will result in over $5.5 billion in direct spending in New York State. Many major television and film productions have cited the program as a leading factor in their decision to film and produce in New York State.

For more information, please visit: http://www.nylovesfilm.com/index.asp

Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State’s chief economic development agency. The mission of ESD is to promote a vigorous and growing economy by supporting private sector investment and job growth. Through the use of loans, grants, tax credits and other forms of assistance, ESD enables businesses to grow and create jobs throughout New York. ESD is also the lead agency for Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Councils, the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development, Minority and Women-Owned Business Services, Small Business Assistance, and Tourism, which manages “I Love NY,” the State’s iconic brand. For more information, please visit: www.esd.ny.gov

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“The Tonight Show” and “America’s Got Talent” Announce Plans to Relocate to NYS

On the heels of the extension of New York State’s film & post-production tax credit program, administered by Empire State Development, NBC’s top-rated summer series “America’s Got Talent” and “The Tonight Show” announced their plans to move from their current locations in New Jersey and California, respectively, and come to New York.  

The state’s popular tax credit program was extended through 2019 as part of the third consecutive on-time state budget passed in March.  The extension includes several new provisions to enhance and expand the program. There are new incentives, for example, to attract television shows produced in other states to New York to create jobs, spur tourism and generate new investments in New York.

America's Got Talent (AGT) is projected to create more than 500 jobs and result in over $100 million in direct economic activity each season. More details can be found in Governor Cuomo’s press release.  The governor’s statement on the Tonight Show noted that the show’s return to New York builds upon “the recent surge of television and film production happening here in New York that has restored our state as a global film production capital and driven the creation of new jobs and business growth throughout the state.” The full statement can be found here.

The enhanced and extended film tax credit program also includes the following:

New Opportunities for Post Production

The renewed law includes changes that lower barriers to entry for post-production and visual effects work, making it easier for productions to meet thresholds, and continue to attract more work to New York State.  

Productions that film in New York State and qualify for the Production Tax Credit will no longer have to meet any extra thresholds to earn a tax credit on post-production costs incurred in-state. Through extra incentives for post-production work performed upstate, post houses will be able to afford to tap into the state’s higher education assets and compete with facilities overseas in both quality and cost—creating high tech, highly skilled and high paying jobs here in New York State.

Added Benefits for Filming Upstate

New measures added to the law make filming upstate more affordable than ever. Productions that previously could not justify the added cost of bringing crews, equipment and talent to Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo or the Adirondacks will be able to offset some of the added expense of shooting upstate. Projects that complete post-production only in state will also be eligible for the additional 10% bump on labor in those counties.

The new tax credit is built for the long haul, and aimed at creating jobs in New York State so that five, seven and even ten years from now New York will still be ‘Hollywood East’ and continue to see the economic benefits of its vibrant and productive film and television community.

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The Oscar Goes to...

The Empire State!

New York State made a number of appearances during this year’s Oscar award ceremonies.

The 2013 Oscar for Best Visual Effects was won by Life of Pi, which received rave reviews for its digital depiction of a Bengal tiger created by three alumni from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).  The digital tiger appeared in all but 24 of the 170 shots in the movie, and blended seamlessly into two dozen other shots of a real life tiger.  

Scott Vosbury ’04 (film and animation), Rich Enders ’02 (computer graphic animation) and Jen Stratton ’05 (film and animation) helped create the digital Bengal tiger in Life of Pi, which has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Visual Effects.  Photo Credit: Rhythm & Hues

RIT alums Scott Vosbury, Rich Enders and Jen Stratton work for the character and visual effects studio that supplied about 600 people to work on the film.  Of his New York-based training, Vosbury, lead digital composer on the film, said: “RIT gives students what I call a ‘real world’ education – that is a combination of a great academic program combined with practical filming experience from Day One.  There aren’t many other universities in the U.S. that do that.”

“I feel by letting us make our own films within the first two weeks, we ended up getting a Masters level of education within the confines of a four-year Bachelors program,” he said.  “I would recommend RIT to any high school student who knew they were passionate about filmmaking and animation.” 

ChaRon Brabham is another New Yorker who graced the stage at the Oscars – multiple times!  The Brooklyn native and State University of New York at Potsdam student won first place in the national “Oscar Experience College Search”— a contest sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network.  She was one of 1,100 other college students across the country who submitted a 30-second video answering the question, “How will you contribute to the future of movies?”

Winners of the Oscar Experience College Search, including SUNY Potsdam student ChaRon Brabham (third from the right). Photo Credit: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.

As part of the prize package, ChaRon, along with five other contest winners, was on stage to deliver Oscar statuettes to ceremony presenters at the Academy Awards on February 24, 2013.  They were also introduced during the live ceremony by Hawk Koch, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

  ChaRon walking with Oscar in hand on the Dolby Theatre stage at rehearsals for the 85th Academy Awards. Photo Credit: Richard Harbaugh/©A.M.P.A.S.

ChaRon was ecstatic about her experience: “Nothing can ever compare to what I experienced there from the day I arrived at LAX to the day after the Oscars when I left.  It kept getting better and better and better and better.  Spending that time with all these people who love film and meeting the other winners, producers, directors, actors was so inspiring.  It was a dream come true!”

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And the Winners Are:

NYS Film Tax Credit Program Participants are well represented during awards season

The New York State Film Production Tax Credit program, administered by Empire State Development, successfully attracted 135 new projects to the state over the course of 2012. In addition to creating jobs for thousands of New Yorkers and attracting billions of dollars annually, these shows and films have gained critical acclaim for their artistic merit. The year’s crop of productions includes television shows and films that have been nominated for some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

New York productions were well represented in the lists of nominees for the 2012-2013 Golden Globes, Oscars, and Writers Guild, Independent Spirit , Screen Actors’ Guild, Producers Guild, Costume Designers Guild, American Film Institute and  GLAAD Media Awards. Nomination categories ran the spectrum of industry talent from Best Actor, to Outstanding Writing, to Best Performance by an Ensemble, to Excellence in Costume Design. 

All of the projects below have received award nominations -- many multiple nominations -- including several wins, thanks in part to the support offered by the New York State Film Production Tax Credit program.

Television:

30 Rock

Girls

Boardwalk Empire

Nurse Jackie

Louie

The Good Wife

Smash

Damages

Film:

The Bourne Legacy

Arbitrage

Sleepwalk With Me

Musical Chairs

Robot & Frank

Gimme the Loot

Gayby

Keep the Lights On

  Additionally, the Wes Anderson film Moonrise Kingdom, which completed post production in New York with the help of the New York State Post Production Tax Credit program, has earned multiple nominations. Moonrise Kingdom is up for an Oscar nomination for Writing – Original Screenplay, a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture, multiple nominations from Independent Spirit Awards, as well as nominations by the Producers Guild and by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.  The film has taken home an award from the American Film Institute for being one of their “Movies of the Year,” and a Gotham Award from the Independent Feature Project for Best Feature.   

Empire State Development and the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development extend their congratulations to all the productions that have benefited from the tax credit program, and look forward to building upon the past year’s success in both creating jobs and winning awards in 2013.