When Do You Need a Filming Permit in New York City?
When Do You Need a Filming Permit in New York City? Filmmaking in New York City is an extremely popular activity that is both a pastime for aspiring filmmakers and hobbyists as well as a career for professional film producers, many of which both live and work in the city. The Office of Film, Theatre […]
Top 15 Most Popular New York City Film Locations
Top 15 Most Popular New York City Film Locations When filmmakers flock to New York City to film they find themselves with an abundance of opportunity when it comes to choosing a film location. In fact, New York City film locations represent some of the most iconic locations for films and movies in the entire […]
New York City Short Film Festival Guide for Filmmakers
New York City Short Film Festival Guide for Filmmakers Each year, the New York City Short Film Festival attracts filmmakers from around the world as well as aspiring artists that are interested in filmmaking. Representing the largest NYC festival for short films, and attracting professionals to the Big Apple for a week of short film […]
Laws on Filming People in Public in New York City
Knowing whether it’s legal for you to film someone in public when in New York city is important. In fact, understanding the regulations and laws on filming people in public in New York City with or without their consent is important for filmmakers and for those generally interested in filming in NYC. Because regulations differ, […]
5 Reasons to Consider New York City Commercial Production Companies
5 Reasons to Consider New York City Commercial Production Companies If you’re a business owner interested in creating compelling video content for your website, social media, or various other marketing campaigns, you’ve probably scoured the web in search of the right production company for the job. In fact, you may have even found some allure […]
5 Benefits of Working with Independent Film Production Companies in New York
5 Benefits of Working with Independent Film Production Companies in New York Filmmaking in New York is extremely competitive and busy. Hiring a local film crew to produce your video projects is something that you’ve probably considered, especially if you’re a New York business owner. Working with independent film production companies in New York certainly […]
New York Film Production Rebate Facts
New York Film Production Rebate Facts Filmmakers frequently seek programs that provide rebates to assist in cutting costs associated with film production, especially since the average feature film has a production budget of about $65M and that’s excluding distribution and marketing costs which can be about half of the total cost of production. If you’re […]
Post-2020 COVID Outlook on the New York City Film Industry
Post-2020 COVID Outlook on the New York City Film Industry The New York City film industry was deeply impacted by COVID-19 when the pandemic brought just above everything, including filmmaking, to a halt. Businesses closed, movie production was paused, film sets shut down, and studios were all but boarded up. Health and safety became the […]
Top 10 Abstract Film Locations in New York City
Top 10 Abstract Film Locations in New York City Distinct figures, attention grabbing colors, and a mix of texture and patterns that are as visually consuming as they are entertaining makes New York City one of the most popular film locations in the world. The Big Apple certainly draws filmmakers from all over the world, […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of New York Remote Webcasting
The Do’s and Don’ts of New York Remote Webcasting Webcasting has quickly gained popularity among New York City businesses following widespread closures of all non-essential businesses in the city and throughout the country in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Offering a safe solution to corporate communication between customers, clients, employees and key stakeholders, New […]