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“Film is an important economic driver for Westchester County,” says County Executive George Latimer.
Film Production Value
Westchester is the backdrop of choice for leading television and film directors.
A New Vision
With a movie-making heri- tage dating back to the si- lent film era, Westchester has long been a sought- after location by the industry’s top producers and filmmakers.
Lionsgate Studios at iPark in Yonkers
Solidifying the County’s leadership position within the regional film in- dustry, Lionsgate Studios, along with investment firms Great Point Capital Management and National Resources, announced the construction of “Lionsgate Studios at iPark,” a $100 mil- lion soundstage on the Yonkers water- front, near 1 Larkin Plaza.
Based in Santa Monica, California, Lionsgate Studios’ film business has grossed $1.5 billion with a film cata- logue that includes the blockbusters La La Land, Crash, Precious and The Hunger Games. Television properties include Mad Men, Nashville, Weeds and Nurse Jackie.
Slated for completion in the fall
of 2020, the new film/television studio complex will include retail space, and is expected to create 200 construc- tion jobs and 160 permanent jobs at the site.
A Stunning,
Multifaceted Locale Conveniently located near major east coast studios and soundstages and inside the “New York film zone,” film- friendly Westchester County offers a wide range of versatile locations, including modern cities, traditional suburbs, quaint villages and artsy river towns – not to mention the county- owned and film-friendly airport, jail and amusement park.
Westchester is also rich with natural beauty: spacious parks, rolling meadows, beaches, farms and forested areas with camping facilities. The majestic Hudson River borders the County on one side, and the Long Island Sound, with its pic- turesque harbors, borders the other.
Diverse Backdrops
For period productions, we offer unique historical sites—including Lyndhurst, a 1838 gothic revival mansion, Playland Park, a 1920’s art deco amusement park, and The Tarrytown Music Hall, one of the oldest theaters in the nation. The County also offers film-friendly hotels, corporate sites, colleges, court- houses and train stations.
Easy Accessibility
Westchester offers outstanding air and ground transportation includ- ing Westchester County Airport
(HPN), Metro-North Railroad with ser- vice from/to Grand Central Station, Amtrak, four interstate highways and several parkways.
At Your Service
Westchester County Tourism & Film is your one-stop shop for concierge ser- vice that will provide assistance to film streaming or episodic series, video, commercial, large studio film or small independent projects. We offer:
• Assistance in scouting locations • Production planning and help
navigating the permitting process
and procedures
• Contacts for your cast and crew needs • Essential equipment rental information • Tourism information to help plan
your stay in Westchester
Learn More
Learn about New York State’s extensive tax credits and sales tax exemptions. Call 914.995.8500 or visit visitwestchesterny.com/film.
Here’s a small sampling of the features and productions recently filmed in Westchester County:
Television:
• The Affair
• The Blacklist
• Bull
• Divorce
• Elementary
• Homeland
• Madam Secretary
• Modern Love • Mr. Robot
• Orange is the New Black
• The Politician
Film:
• Admission
• Bad Education • The Carrie
Diaries
• The Irishman • The Girl on
the Train • The Post
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“It’s rare to find a studio facility in such a prime New York metropolitan area location, and we look forward to being at the center of film and television production growth in the region.” —Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer
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