New York is a prominent location for the American entertainment industry, with many films, television series, books, and other media being set there.[58] New York City is the second largest center for filmmaking and television production in the United States, producing about 200 feature films annually, employing 130,000 individuals; the filmed entertainment industry has been growing in New York, contributing nearly US$9 billion to the New York City economy alone as of 2015,[59] and by volume, New York is the world leader in independent film production[60] – one-third of all American independent films are produced in New York City.[61] The Association of Independent Commercial Producers is also based in New York.[62] In the first five months of 2014 alone, location filming for television pilots in New York City exceeded the record production levels for all of 2013,[63] with New York surpassing Los Angeles as the top North American city for the same distinction during the 2013/2014 cycle.[64]