backstage.com: A week after Hurricane Sandy tore its path of destruction through the northeast, New York City’s film and television industry is getting back to work. Effective today, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has begun issuing outdoor filming permits for the many productions that use the city streets as their stages.
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It's amazing and devastating to see how much Sandy impacted New York. On a personal level, I was extremely distracted by the impacts that Sandy had on my hometown in New York. Some of my friend's families still do not have power or heat, and they haven't for weeks. My little brother just went back to school this past Wednesday for the first time since the storm hit. The storm must have had a huge negative impact on the entertainment industry which thrives in NYC. Between Broadway being closed, and the hold on television shows and movies being filmed, the losses must have been tremendous. However, it is important that the actors and the crew members are safe when they are performing and filming, and I am glad the city of New York is regulating the situation so closely.
New York wasn't ready for a natural disaster of this level. Unlike many cities and towns further south, which were designed to withstand hurricane force winds, New York was not. Therefore, the impacts on the city were far more tremendous than they would have been had the same incident happened in a more well equipped area. Many industries were negatively impacted, including our very own entertainment industry. It is good to see that steps are being taken to bounce back relatively quickly. So long as production is monitored and hazards are avoided, I see no reason why outdoor filming and TV production should not resume at this time. Some situations are unavoidable. It's how the aftermath of said situations are handled that measures the true resilience of New York or any other area that has had tis sort of experience.
Just last week, I read an article about how some of film or TV productions are no longer able to film nor play due to Sandy. However, looking at this fast recovery, I am a bit relieved, although it is heartbreaking to see a lot of damages done in New York areas. I think it was good decision of Mayor to evaluate on a case-by-case basis. Also, I think being aware of what they are doing is also good idea. By permitting industries to get back to work, I believe New York street can finally be more active and full of people. I think by this disaster, New York city can be more aware and prepared for the possible upcoming hazards, so that next time, there will be less damage and no postpone of outdoor production.
Because Hurricane Sandy didn't directly effect my life, other than some heavy rain, I stilll don't think I realize the vast impact it had on the New York area as a whole. In general, I never think about the different industries that are affected by natural disasters because so much focus is put on families and personal lives. The truth of it is, is that for some, industries like Film and TV are their personal lives. Allowing permitting to begin again means allowing families to receive income again, for people to continue making a living. That being said, its fantastic that permits are being released again, I only hope that its being gone about safely and with much consideration.
I feel a little heartless worrying about tv shows, but I am relieved to see a fast recovery. It means people are able to go back to work, the faster that happens the better. On a slightly more personal note I hope Smash gets back on its feet soon. I really like that show and I want to know what happens next. Although Im sure in the long run everyone will be fine, as I mentioned in another comment the entertainment industry is to rooted to be torn up this easily.
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