The primary goal of this invitation-only forum enabled diverse members of the production community to discuss below-the-line production issues with each other as well as with New York 411. “The New York 411 Advisory Board is part of a continuing effort to create a sense of connection among community members and to keep 411’s finger on the pulse of what is happening today in the New York production world,” comments Kevin Davis, Group Publisher.

It has always been extremely important to New York 411 that the product they create is relevant in today’s marketplace. In order to maintain that relevancy, the 411 Advisory Board has proven to be an efficient and rewarding environment that has strengthened New York 411’s bridge with the working landscape of New York production.

The New York advisory board was held in January and was attended by the following valued members of the New York production community: location scout Jimmy Ayoub; Bob Balin from Feature Systems; freelance producers Eileen Bernstein, Nancy Canava, Janice Doskey, Leslie Hirshorn and Andrea Leminske; Michelle Byrd of IFP; John Eddey of Steiner Studios; Keith Guliner of Wits End; Beth Kirsch of the Tribeca Film Center; Allie Kleva from Mayor Bloomberg’s Office; Doug LeClaire of Asbury Shorts, NY; Sara Beth Litt from Kodak; Steven Pelton from Governor Pataki’s Office; Michael Porte of Audio Engine and Where’s Spot; Perry Schaffer of Schaffer Rogers and Where’s Spot, and Carl Zucker of Media Services.

The response from community members who attended proved that industry professionals within the community are passionate, enthusiastic and excited to share insightful and informed ideas about what is going on in New York film, television and commercial production. After the lively debate that ensued at this year’s advisory board meeting, the 411 editorial staff and sales team came away with an understanding of how the New York 411 product is, more than ever, an intrinsic tool for any production.


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