Launch Pad: Start Your Career in Film & TV

Want to work in NYC film and TV? Discover the programs, training, and insider guidance that can help you land your first role. If you’ve always wanted to work on film and television productions in the Big Apple, here’s your chance to hear about programs that can help you land a job in the industry. Whether you’re interested in producing, directing, writing, set design, or the many different roles behind-the-scenes, these resources will give you the next steps for the career of your dreams. Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Film Office, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Venus Anderson, Program Director, "Made in NY" PA Program & Post Production Training Program, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Keisha Katz, Chief Strategy & Program Officer, Reel Works Sandra Forman, Administrator, DGA Assistant Director Training Program Moderator: Nikki Bethel, President & CEO, Emma Bowen Foundation Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and BRIC