This PNYA Post Break, produced by its Education & Events Committee, was "New York State Film & TV Tax Credit Updates.” The NY post-production community needs to band together now more than ever. The PNYA’s focus is bringing and keeping post-production in NY. The Post NY Alliance has been working tirelessly to keep the New York Tax Credit competitive and relevant to the ever-changing landscape. The budget has now passed, and the changes are big! Learn about all of the tax credit program enhancements. Join us in thanking our amazing outgoing Chair, Yana Collins Lehman (Trevanna Post), and meet our newly elected PNYA Chair, Vivian Connolly (Phosphene), and Vice Chair, Pete Conlin (Goldcrest). Also hear from Connie McFeeley from Empire State Development. This was an interactive seminar! Your membership and participation matter now more than ever!

Speakers:
Yana Collins Lehman is the CEO of Trevanna Post, Inc., a leading provider of financial services for feature films and television. She oversees strategy and operations for the New York, Los Angeles, and London offices. Trevanna most recently expanded their services to include accounting for Animation and Visual Effects, both rapidly growing industries in Film and Television.

Yana is considered an outspoken advocate of the New York film industry. As a founding member and Head of Government Affairs of the Post New York Alliance, an organization that promotes and supports the growth and development of post production in the state, Yana played a key role in lobbying for the 30% film and tv post production incentive. Recently made more aggressive, the NY Film and TV Incentive has created thousands of jobs and grown New York State's economy.

Additionally, Yana is a board trustee of Montclair Film, a nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports independent filmmaking. She was recently appointed Chair of the MFF education committee and serves on the Executive Board.

Vivian Connolly - CEO/Executive Producer, Phosphene/ PNYA Chair. Before co-founding Phosphene in 2008, Vivian Connolly was Head of Production at Edgeworx Inc. where she oversaw all production and worked closely with Visual Effects Supervisor and now business partner John Bair on projects including Synecdoche New York, Chicago 10, The Universe, and Peabody winner Judgment Day.

Vivian has led strategic planning for Phosphene’s expansion and growth, including a hands-on approach to building a diverse, creative and collaborative team. Vivian has used her wide range of production and post-production experience to develop new approaches to the management side of the VFX industry, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

Under Vivian’s leadership, Phosphene has teamed up with HBO, Apple TV, Disney, FOX, Sony, A24, Dreamworks, Paramount, Universal, CBS, ABC, FX, HULU, Warner Bros., Netflix, Amazon, Showtime and Cinemax. Phosphene has received Two VES nominations, one VES Award as well as three Emmy Award nominations.

Phosphene’s recent projects include: Babygirl, Daredevil, Rebel Ridge, Maestro, Tick Tick Boom, In The Heights, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Succession.

Vivian is a lifelong activist, the proud new chair of the Post New York Alliance, the even prouder mother of two mini activists, and an (almost) native New Yorker by way of Mexico City.

Pete Conlin is a producer and four-time entrepreneur specializing in innovation and technology for the media and entertainment industry.

Moderator:
Chris Peterson (Post Executive, PNYA Board Member) is a post production and business development executive. He is also a founding PNYA Board Member and chairs its Education & Events Committee. His credits include A REAL PAIN (Jesse Eisenberg), FINNEGAN'S FOURSOME (Edward Burns) and HEREDITARY (Ari Aster). He has also served on the advisory board of Deliverable, a SaaS that leveraged AI to accelerate operations for creative companies.