"Scoring this film in New York City was important to me," said director Darren Aronokfsky. "The talent of Clint Mansell coupled with New York's best musicians produced a powerful score that we are all incredibly proud of."

"Recording in New York was a new experience for me, and I was most impressed with the wonderful musicians and the amazing choir," said "Noah" composer Clint Mansell, who has worked with Aronofsky on several films including "Black Swan." "They really delivered for us with their performance of the musical score."

Aronofsky joins the list of prominent directors who have made use of the New York State Film Production Tax Credit, which was recently extended by Governor Andrew Cuomo through 2019 at the current level of $420 million in tax credits annually. The tax credit is designed to serve as a catalyst for film scoring in New York, attracting productions like "True Grit" (Joel and Ethan Coen), "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (Ben Stiller) and "Moonrise Kingdom" (Wes Anderson) in recent years. Musicians around New York see the production tax credit and the post-production tax credit, which covers film scoring as well, as essential factors in revitalizing a once thriving industry.

In 2012,107 film and television productions worked in New York, up from a total of just 18 in 2004 due to the effect of the New York State Film Production Tax Credit. Likewise, since the passage of the enhanced post-production tax credit championed by Governor Cuomo in July of 2012, the number of productions seeking the post-production incentives has soared.

According to the New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development (MPTV), the State has received 98 applications in that time, leading to what is expected to amount to nearly $100 million in new spending. As the film industry now employs 130,000 workers statewide and generates $7.1 billion annually, more and more productions are recognizing the benefits of using New York's many skilled professionals and the State's tax incentives to grow this creative sector in every corner of the Empire State.

"Under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, both the New York State Production and Post-Production Tax Credits have been a resounding success, adding jobs and revenue throughout the state. The fact that we see film scoring on the rise signals that these credits have served as an incubator for new business and job growth," said Gigi Semone, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development.

New York offers access not only to high quality studios, but also to the best musicians in the world-artists working at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and on Broadway. With a new soundstage at the Arthur Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Island and another opening shortly in the Bronx, New York City will have premiere soundstages in all 5 boroughs, signaling that this town is clearly ready to meet the demands of the film industry, which has already added 30,000 jobs since 2004.

The Bill de Blasio mayoral administration has also signaled a strong commitment to New York's thriving creative sector. "I am confident that directors and production companies will continue to see the benefits, artistically and economically, of working in New York City, the creative capitol of the world," said NYC Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen.

In addition to soundstages, New York City is home to several world-class studios, including Kaufman Astoria, Di Menna Center, MSR, Avatar Studios and Manhattan Center, where "Noah" was scored. "It's really quite remarkable just how effective the tax credits have proven to be. We at Manhattan Center and other recording studios in this city are pleased to see the industry taking notice of the fact that when it comes to film scoring, NYC is the place to be," said Obie O'Brien, Director of Audio and Television at Manhattan Center.

With tax credits in place, local musician contractors like Sandra Park, who assembled the orchestra for "Noah," along with leaders in the music community see scoring films in NYC as a new trend on the rise. "There is no question New York City is home to the best musicians in the world and world-class studios, and now we have the right tax incentives in place," stated Local 802 President Tino Gagliardi. "I'm confident that going forward even more directors and producers will see-and hear-the benefits of scoring their films in the music capital of the world."