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…
We’re excited to announce the launch of ClassWork, the new Made in NY Media Center by IFP educational offering! ClassWork is a set of personalized courses guided by experts who love what they do. Designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, and experience-seekers looking to thrive in the modern economy, it’s where business minds get creative, and creative…
Thank you to everybody who joined us at our fifth Demo Day! To see a full list of pitching teams, click here. Our audience of industry, press, brands and founders were joined by our fantastic panel, Fran Hauser, Partner at Rothenberg Ventures, Matthew Hooper, VP – Open Innovation at Barclays and Head of Rise NY,…
Alana Range and Edward Wisniewski of Radish Lab were our very first incubator members back in October of 2013. After laying the groundwork they needed to grow their business during their time at the Media Center, they moved into their own office in June of 2014. Now, they’ve got a full-time staff of 10, a…
The Made in NY Media Center by IFP has partnered up with Vimeo for the first Share the Screen Fellowship, a unique opportunity that will award one female content creator with a 6-month incubator membership to develop their project. This scholarship is part of Vimeo’s ongoing efforts to help close the gender gap that prevails…
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.