New York City Launches 'Created in NY' for Local Filmmakers

New York City's mayor's media and entertainment office has launched 'Created in NY', a program honoring city-based creators and filmmakers, alongside Alza, a festival of very short, episode-style dramas. Submissions are now open. The announcement came July 16, 2026, ahead of Alza's October 16–18 debut at an AMC movie theater in Manhattan.