The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment kicks off its "Made in NY" Industry Series with an illuminating conversation with local stunt performers. The event will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11am. The "Made in NY" Industry Series is a series of free discussions providing New Yorkers with an inside look at the media and entertainment industry.
The free event will feature a selection of stunt performers, coordinators and drivers who have worked on some of the most popular productions to have shot on location in New York City. They'll share insights into what it takes to drive the getaway car, throw a punch and leap between buildings - all within the safety of a film set. They'll also discuss how they first broke into the industry and the exciting career opportunities available in the field.
Among the featured stunt artists to appear are:
CORT HESSLER - Blue Bloods, Royal Pains, The Good Wife, Tower Heist
JEFF GIBSON - Person of Interest, Smurfs, New Year's Eve, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
STEPHEN POPE - Boardwalk Empire, The 2-2, Louie, Man on a Ledge
JODI PYNN - Sherlock Holmes, I Am Legend, The Departed, The Sopranos
Doors open at 10:30am when the Museum opens. The panel is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. RSVP by emailing rsvpmedia@media.nyc.gov by Wednesday, November 2. Museum of the Moving Image is located at 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street), Astoria, Queens. Nearby subway stops include the R at Steinway Street and the N at 36 Avenue. Panelists are subject to change.
To learn more about upcoming events for the "Made in NY" Industry Series, visit facebook.com/nycminy.