NYC Launches 'Created in NY' Program Ahead of Alza Microdrama Festival

The NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has launched 'Created in NY', a program recognizing New York City creators and filmmakers, alongside the Alza microdrama festival, a showcase of short serialized dramas. Submissions are now open. Announced July 16, 2026, the initiative precedes Alza's October 16–18 debut at an AMC theater in Manhattan.