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Snakes & Funerals

by Dan Ochiva August 15, 2011

This week we hear about how the economy affects Hollywood, why we get more of the same from TV, and a technology ideal for shooting snakes and funerals.

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Weekly News in Review

The Past Week in Review, for April 4, 2011

by Dan Ochiva April 5, 2011

The news today includes proliferating VJs, enchanting marimba sounds, and how we’ll all be using Cloud apps real soon…

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MOFTB Hits Productions with Added $300 Fee

by Dan Ochiva April 27, 2010

Up until now, no one has had to pay for a permit since the city established a film office in 1966.

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Free Money

by Dan Ochiva March 23, 2010

Well, not quite of course. Maybe I should have used “Getting Money Out of the Government”.

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New eBook Aims to Help Save Money by Leveraging Film Tax Credits Etc

by Dan Ochiva March 18, 2010

But gathering all the relevant info about what’s being offered–and just how to take advantage of the credit–can be difficult.

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Tax Breaks Every Small Business Owner Should Know About

by Dan Ochiva March 17, 2010

The Business Insider has a breezy but possibly useful look at new tax breaks cooked up last year. Aimed at small businesses, these are part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 .

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You Knew This Already, but NYC Film Industry Second Only to California

by Dan Ochiva March 16, 2010

Currently, Albany must decide whether or not to extend the tax credits and whether to expand them as Gov. Paterson wants to.

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NYC Business Express Offers Biz Tool for Entrepreneurs

by Dan Ochiva February 24, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg and the Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W. Walsh announced today a new online app that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs find the best way through the often-bewildering thicket of city government on up. NYC Business Express offers a one stop, interactive method for identifying and taking advantage of city, state [...]

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City Council Pledges Tech Industry Support

by Dan Ochiva February 18, 2010

…one initiative–NYC High-Tech Connect–will help connect inventors with investors, workspaces, and other resources.

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Unhappy with New Permit Fee

by Dan Ochiva January 3, 2010

“the new $3200 fee levied on companies filming inside municipally owned buildings is drawing complaints…”

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More Fees, If You Please

by Dan Ochiva December 24, 2009

Who doesn’t need more money these days is a too constant refrain…

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Need a Free Ad? Donate Some Money.

by Dan Ochiva October 16, 2009

Who doesn’t like free? Whether your creative effort ends up on broadcast, cable, or shows up in a local movie house, finding a new way to save on ad dollars makes sense.

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