Nyc Bans Independant Filmmaking!

This is what i just sent the mayo'rs office:
Dear Julianne,
I am an independent filmmaker born and raised in New York City. Growing up in this metropolis, filled with beautiful architecture, an eclectic array of cultures, and a mass of artistic expression, New York City is an artists playground. This is our canvas for us to paint with our camera's and visions. These set of rules are absolutely rediculous. This is just another step of New York City becoming more and more like DisneyLand. There's so little left of this city that makes it NEW YORK. So what's the hurt in leaving us indie filmmakers alone, not bothering anyone, just trying to make a living in this overpriced city. Please do not pass this law.

Thank you
-NOAH SHULMAN
 
Check it out -- it made the IMDB Studio Briefing news report.


Indie Filmmakers Mount Protest Over New Filming Law in NY
Independent filmmakers, civil libertarians, independent film journalists and tourists are joining to oppose proposed regulations drafted by the New York Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting that would require a permit and proof of liability insurance for any type of filming or photography involving two or more people at a single site for 30 minutes or more. The rules would also apply to five or more people using a tripod for more than 10 minutes. The proposed regulations have inspired a rap protest video from a comedy group called Olde English, which contains the lyrics: "Make no mistake these rules are heartless/Everyone knows they just target artists/ The video bloggaz at protest marches/And kidz making vids for the YouTube contests/It's garbage! Let's tell the people in power/We wanna film for more than half an hour!" The bloggers have also found support from the conservative New York Sun, which wrote in an editorial, "It would be a sad day if New York became a place where a family has to get a permit before making a home video." The new rules have also provoked an online petition campaign at http://www.pictureny.org/petition/index.php.
 
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