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WESTCHESTER SMART FILM
ON LOCATION: WESTCHESTER
Above: HBO’s Divorce, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, shoots at various locations in the county. Below: The Post features a mix of Westchester locations, including the SUNY Purchase campus and the City of White Plains. L-R: Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Filmmakers and television, commercial and video producers have discovered the advantages of shooting in Westchester. Here’s a small sampling of the features and productions recently filmed in Westchester County:
TELEVISION:
The Americans The Affair Billions Blacklist
Blind Spot
Divorce
Elementary
Homeland
Madam Secretary
Mr. Robot
Orange is the New Black
FILM:
The Post
Admission
The Carrie Diaries
The Girl on the Train
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Wonderstruck
Unfaithful
Wall Street 2
Winter’s Tale
Wolf of Wall Street
W ith its stunning and var- ied locations, talented and hardworking crews, state- of-the-art equipment, sea- soned film staff and welcoming local com- munities, Westchester County offers the ideal backdrop to filmmakers seeking value
and convenience.
READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP
Just minutes north of New York City, this film-friendly county offers an array of ver- satile backdrops, including bustling cities, traditional suburban settings, quaint country villages and artsy river towns.
The county is also well-known for its abundant natural beauty: beautiful parks, rolling meadows, beaches, working farms and forested areas with camping facilities. The majestic Hudson River borders the county on one side, and the Long Island Sound, with its picturesque harbors, on the other.
For period productions, we also fea- ture unique historical sites—including an 1838 gothic revival mansion, a 1920’s art deco amusement park, and one of the old- est theaters in the nation. The county also offers film-friendly hotels, corporate sites, colleges, courthouses and train stations.
EASY ACCESSIBILITY
Westchester offers outstanding air and ground transportation including Westchester County Airport (HPN), Metro-North Rail- road with service from/to Grand Central Station, AMTRAK, and several parkways.
OUR FILM CONCIERGE SERVICE
Westchester County Tourism & Film is your one-stop-shop for concierge service that will provide all that you need to film your TV series, video, commercial, large studio film or small independent project. We offer:
• Assistance in scouting locations • Production planning and help
navigating the permitting process and procedures, which may vary
by location
• Contacts for your cast and crew needs • Essential equipment rental
information
• Tourism information to help plan your
stay in Westchester
LEARN MORE
Contact us today at 914.995.8500 or visit visitwestchesterny.com/film
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