Each week, we will begin highlighting a new Media Center Resident organization with an interview with their founder or an employee. We kick it off with Huriyyah Muhammad, the founder of The Black TV and Film Collective. Huriyyah recently took home the Producers Award from Sundance Institute and Amazon Studios for her work on IFP…
Are you finding yourself with a lot of extra time on your hands while isolated and/or quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic? Already run through everything on your list you wanted to listen to? We’ve compiled some amazing podcasts from alumni, residents, and friends of the Media Center below. They range from sci-fi Back to One:…
As the world tries to come to terms with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, people fortunate to be able to work from home and/or keep their jobs are frantically searching for ways to help. We’ve compiled a list of different organizations that need assistance in these difficult times.
The Made in NY Media Center by IFP is partnering with Comcast NBCUniversal’s LIFT Labs for LIFT Your Story, an upcoming workshop series that will take place concurrently in Philadelphia, PA and Brooklyn, NY. The Made in NY Media Center is proud to host the Brooklyn portion of the series, which will run concurrently with…
Our first annual Podcast Pitch Night was a smashing success! The evening was hosted by brilliant Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings from Gimlet Media’s buzziest new podcast, THE NOD. In addition to their hosting duties, Brittany and Eric took us through how THE NOD transformed from a rough pilot sketch to a polished, finished…
Hot off the presses: our first annual Podcast Pitch Night, taking place Thursday, November 30, will be hosted by brilliant Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings from Gimlet Media’s buzziest new podcast, THE NOD. Plus, we’ve selected the five podcasts for the evening’s pitch contest in front executives, producers, and writers from Acast, PRX, Gimlet Media,…
When it comes to growing your brand or business, media is a game changer. While you’re busy bootstrapping your business, how can you get the attention and interest of producers, editors, and bloggers? How can you make your work, your passion, and your expertise compelling to the media—and everyone who consumes it? You need to…
New year, new improved technology? What ideas and platforms will surface? What companies will keep up on their promises? All valid questions you might ask yourself as we are in the beginning of a new year. However, one thing is for certain, here at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP we love to…
The first wave of Conference programming includes special appearances from Academy Award winner Laura Poitras (CITIZENFOUR), actress and activist Rose McGowan, Rebecca Hall and Antonio Campos (of the upcoming Christine), Ezra Edelman (O.J.: Made in America),comedian and podcaster Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens), Refinery29 CCO Amy Emmerich in conversation with writer and comedian Jacqueline Novak,…
Now more than ever, the media and technology landscape of our city is creating vibrant opportunities. From new virtual reality worlds and crowdsourcing and content platforms, to interactive apps and comics that come with a cookie. We are proud to, not only be witness of this technological development, but to also be part of nurturing…
The Made in NY Media Center by IFP was developed through a unique partnership between Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation.