Top 10 Reasons to Film Your Video Production in Boston

The City of Boston draws filmmakers and visitors for various reasons. Rich with history, and home to extensive transformations over several centuries, Boston’s history or revolution and culture of patriotism have long been attractive to outsiders and the sticking points for locals who live here. When clients as us about video production in Boston, we tell them that there are a lot of valid reasons to come to Boston to film and equally as many to stay!

These are the top 10:

1. Architecture

If the old world style narrow streets throughout the city don’t remind you how different the architecture of this city is, perhaps Copley Square will?

Referred to as the “Athens of America” you’ll find the architecture of the Square something that absolutely must be filmed.

Outside the Square, you’ll find structures that originated by Puritan settlers and have morphed into colonial-style buildings over several centuries.

2. History

Boston’s history dates back hundreds of years when settlers came into the city via the Mayflower.

Several historic buildings make for great filmmaking experiences if you’re thinking about filming your video production in Boston.

Consider the Paul Revere House, the Old State House, Freedom Trail and many other historic sites that are a must visit while you’re here.

3. Faneuil Hall

A shopping epicenter that features more than 200K square feet of retail and another 160K square feet of mixed use space for festivals and other needs, Faneuil Hall originated on Boston’s waterfront in 1742 as “The Cradle of Liberty.”

Today, visitors enjoy shopping, food, pubs, and the Quincy Market Colonnade at Faneuil Hall. Filmmakers enjoy the cobblestone promenade, rich culture, and street performers that make this historic site a must visit while in Boston.

4. Parks & Outdoor Venues

Filming your video production in Boston will almost certainly lead you to one of the various outdoor venues and parks throughout the city.

Boston Common, the oldest public park in the country, is an attraction that draws filmmakers seeking green space and the true image of Boston’s outdoors. It’s a great place to bike, jog, or play in Frog Pond.

5. Cheers Bar

Home to the original Cheers Bar, Boston filmmakers find this historic site the ideal landmark for filming even if it’s just a quick glimpse of the iconic location that you’ve set your sights on.

Founded in 1969, the pub would be discovered in 1981 and soon become the the inspiration for the design of the set for the popular sitcom Cheers which would go on to receive more than 100 Emmy nominations over the years.

6. New England Seafood

Whether you’re hungry after a long day on the set or you’re just a foodie at heart, the New England Seafood of Boston is certainly like no other delicacy from the sea.

Experience the freshest clams, the most delicious oysters, and a plethora of other delights including the world famous Maine lobster roll and New England clam chowder – both of which are widely available at most restaurants and pubs throughout the city.

7. Fenway Park

Video production in Boston is likely to require a trip to Fenway Park where the Boston Red Sox have played since 1912.

The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park features stadium style seating and a rich historic charm that represents a key backdrop for films and video projects.

8. Culture

A culture like no other city in the world, you’ll find several cities within the city and each has a lot to offer. Various Boston neighborhoods like Chinatown and Bay Village each feature their own unique charm and cultural vibe.

Thriving Chinese populations make these areas a must visit for filmmakers, especially if you’re aiming or a unique vibe that’s resemblant of another world!

9. Skyline

The Boston skyline is one of the underappreciated reasons to film your video production in Boston. A city that is seemingly small when compared to nearby New York, filmmakers and visitors alike can experience the rich skyline in a more up close and personal manner here.

But don’t just look up — look down, down the alleys of cobblestone, beneath the rows of trees, and along the mix of both gothic churches, glass skyscrapers, and winding cobblestone paths that make the City such a delight.

10. The Charles River

Video production in Boston along the Charles River is likely to bring you passed delightful boathouses, through grassy riverfronts and under a bridge or two — all are representative of Boston’s rich charm and pristine water views.

Whether you kayak, canoe, paddle board or rent a sailboat – a trip down the Charles River with your camera is an absolute must while filmmaking in Boston!