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Kwame Amoaku, former director of the Chicago Film Office, is the new deputy commissioner for film at the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, where he’ll be principal advisor on production. A push by Mayor Eric Adams to accelerate the industry’s recovery, and surpass pre-pandemic levels, also includes creating a…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Anne del Castillo will continue to serve as commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) as he unveiled new members of his economic development team Wednesday, led by Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer. "I…

New York City could have 40 or more productions underway by year end, bringing it decisively back to pre-COVID-19 levels as an industry ramp-up that started in September gathers steam into the fall. That's great news for the entertainment business, a welcome shot to the local economy and a heartening boost of…

Editors' Note: Deadline's Reopening Hollywood series focuses on the complicated effort to get the industry back on its feet while ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Our goal is to examine numerous sides of the business and provide a forum for leaders in Hollywood who have a vision for how production could…

Anne del Castillo has been appointed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to serve as commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. She has served as MOME’s general counsel and COO since 2015, and has been acting commissioner since Julie Menin stepped down from the post in February. “Media and…