This event takes place Friday, July 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Film at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater. Tickets are $5 for FLC and NYAFF Members and $10 for the General Public.

From Chinatown to Queens, the Village to the Bronx, Harlem to Brooklyn, New York City has long been a living set for filmmakers across generations. But what makes the city such a powerful place for creatives, especially for Asian and Asian American filmmaking today?

Bringing together professionals from across the entertainment industry, this panel explores the past, present, and future of filmmaking in New York City. From major studio productions to independent projects, the city has a long history of on-location shooting yet continuing to adapt to the changing media landscape. Speakers will discuss both the opportunities and challenges of working in film today, while sharing practical insights on production resources, legal and tax support, professional networks, and showcasing opportunities available to creators from diverse backgrounds.

For students, aspiring filmmakers, emerging talent, established creatives, dreamers, and doers, NYC remains a place where stories begin, unfold, and never end. Come learn what it takes to make it here!