The move has been eagerly anticipated by the city’s film and TV community. After nearly four months in office, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has chosen Cynthia Lopez as the new commissioner to head the Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. An official announcement is expected Friday. Lopez was an executive vp of PBS’ POV documentary franchise. The commission over the last decade has revitalized the city’s film and TV production, bringing millions of dollars to the state via aggressive tax credits and a streamlined permit process. Currently 29 TV series are based in New York; while an average of 200 films — from tent pole blockbusters to Indies — are shot here each year. It is estimated that 130,000 New Yorkers work behind the scenes in film and TV production.

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