What do you see in the amended proposal from the Mayor’s Office of Film? There appears to be consensus that it’s better than the extreme (and probably unenforceable) time and personnel limitations MOFTB put out last time, but is that enough?

+ Donna Lieberman caught our interest talking about the regulations, Parks Dept. and the NYPD in The Hollywood Reporter. “This only addresses what’s legitimate — interference with the flow of traffic. We applaud the city for making these much-needed revisions.”

Lieberman says the NYCLU “actively and aggressively” negotiated with Oliver and her colleagues when the revised proposal process was announced. She said the negotiations were successful, “but we were less successful in obtaining serious training for police and parks department trainees to respect First Amendment rules. This is only part of the battle — the proof in the pudding is if the NYPD respects and follows the new rules. “

+ The MOFTB’s amended proposal for camera rules and a press release are up for review at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Film. The time for public comment is NOW. You have until Thursday, December 13, 2007 to submit your comment to the city.
The public hearing on the regs is 10am, December 13, 2007.
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