Mayor announces major media center coming to DUMBO
Building on DUMBO’s strength in media and all things digital, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other city officials gathered in Brooklyn on Thursday to announce that a state-of-the-art “Made in NY” Media Center will be constructed at 20 Jay Street in DUMBO, overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The 18,000 square foot media hub will bring together professionals from film, television, advertising, new media, gaming and marketing industries in inexpensive workspaces.
An organization for filmmakers called Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) will develop and operate the center, which will provide offices, educational programs and networking events for creatives and entrepreneurs. It is expected to open in the spring of 2013.