YP Panel: Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York

ABNY YP hosted a virtual panel discussion, “Lights, Camera, Zoom! The Future of Media and Entertainment in New York.” NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Anne del Castillo provided introductory remarks, followed by a discussion with Yoni Bokser, Acting Executive Director, NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development; Donna Edge-Rachell, Executive Producer, ViacomCBS; and Cristyne L. Nicholas, Chairman, The Broadway Association. YP Steering Committee member Nicole Weingartner served as moderator. The panelists explored production for the film and entertainment industry during COVID-19, and discussed policies and practices put in place to aid in pandemic and economic recovery efforts post COVID-19.