In New York City, the Mayor's office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting is considering new permit and insurance regulations for photographers and filmmakers that would radically undermine the First Amendment right to photograph and film in public places.
In this video we ask people to do something, TODAY, August 3rd, 2007.
Featured:
Juliana Luecking
Picture New York
Additional Info:
Democracy NOW
NYCLU
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YouTube
Update:
Great news!
The Mayor’s Office of Film announced this afternoon that they are headed back to the drawing board with their regulations.
Production Notes:
This episode was shot with a Canon GL/2 camera and edited in iMovie. The clips were captured using SnapZPro X. In this episode I also use a Tota light kit and an ElectroVoice mic.
Man I didn't know about this. Thanks for giving me the heads up Steve!
Posted by: GabeMac | August 03, 2007 at 02:57 PM
30 mins pah. you would have to stop me first. i would host my content on a server in a country that did not have the laws. this is just another way to make money!
Fight the Power!
Posted by: Phil Campbell | August 04, 2007 at 04:30 AM