5 Benefits of Hiring Film Production Companies Based in New York
Filmmaking in any major city can have several benefits as well as various drawbacks depending on the city and your filming needs. Film production companies based in New York are certainly known for being professionally skilled, prepared, and always ready for the next big project. In fact, these are just a few of the many benefits of hiring film production companies based in New York rather than hiring a production crew that may not be locally based. We’ve listed some of the potential benefits that come from hiring a local professional film crew in NYC below.
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1. Save Money
We know what you’re thinking, big city = big production costs. But that’s not exactly or entirely always true. In fact, hiring film production companies based in New York can actually save you a lot of money if you’re filming in the city or nearby area.
You won’t have to pay as much for travel and if the crew is located directly in the city, where you’re filming, you won’t have overnight hotel costs. Otherwise these expenses can add up very quickly.
2. Save Time
Hiring film production companies based in New York can save you a lot of time. You can find a huge mix of diverse cast members in the Big Apple and since you’re hiring local, you won’t have to add time for travel in order for your entire cast and crew to get to the city.
Additionally, locals know the area, and they’re likely to know the hidden tricks that can make navigating NYC easier or at least faster.
3. NYC Knowledge
Film production companies based in New York almost always have more local knowledge than any production company that isn’t based in the city or nearby.
Just like you probably know your hometown better than a newcomer, local New Yorkers are likely to have knowledge above and beyond that of an aspiring filmmaker or business owner that’s only been to the city a handful of times.
This knowledge can assist in finding film locations and otherwise navigating the film scene in New York City.
4. Local Networking
Hiring film production companies based in New York can increase the chance that your film production will take place with minimal upset or disruption along the way.
Filmmaking is extremely complex, and the schedule can be impacted by the slightest things like a crew member becoming ill, a cast member not showing up, or random equipment needs coming up without notice.
Hiring film production companies baked in New York can reduce the impact that these situations have on your production.
For example, if a crew member is out sick, the likelihood of finding another crew member to fill in is high if you’re working locally. Crew members will know others in the NYC area and can often find a fill-in with a quickly phone call.
The same is true if equipment needs come up at the spur of the moment. A quick call can solve the problem and since you’re local, the team will likely have local resources to support their needs.
5. Local Understanding of Regulations
Filmmaking in NYC is complex, and the rules are equally complex and hard to fully understand. Hiring film production companies based in New York will help you to limit the frequency or risk of getting caught up by various filmmaking regulations or laws that could otherwise hinder your production.
From permitting and insurance, to union guidance and various other regulatory information it certainly pays off to work with local film production companies based in New York City.
To hire a production company that knows NYC like the back of our hand, give Beverly Boy Productions a call at 646-448-8787!
