Westchester County Film Blog
Westchester County Film Festivals 2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:00 PM
Dive into a Year of Diverse Stories and Emerging Talent Westchester County isn't just a scenic backdrop for films and television...
City of Rye: A Filmmaker’s Haven
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:00 PM
Who can forget the iconic boardwalk scene in “Big” (20th Century Fox) where Tom Hanks whispers a wish to a...
Hudson Scenic: Elevating Westchester's Film Industry with Creative Precision
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:00 AM
In the midst of Westchester’s vibrant film community stands a long-established creative collaborator ready to broaden its...
Westchester's Historical Splendor Shines in Season 2 of 'The Gilded Age'
Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:00 AM
In the much-anticipated second season of the award-winning “The Gilded Age,” Westchester once again takes center stage....
Earworm Music Company: Composing Timeless Melodies and Creative Collaborations
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM
Westchester County is a hub for the film industry, owing to its versatile locations , welcoming communities, vibrant arts scene, and...
Westchester Provides Ideal Backdrops for Commercial Filming
Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:00 PM
Montefiore Health System commercial filmed in Westchester An Inside Look at Commercial Location Scouting with Carey DePalma A seasoned...
Westchester County Film Locations Feature in ‘The Crowded Room’
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:00 PM
Location team finds looks from Upstate NY to London, all in the zone In 2021, Deren Getz was hired to scout locations in the New York...
6 Television Series Filmed in Westchester Earn 56 Emmy Nominations
Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:00 AM
Westchester County was well represented in the 2023 Emmy Award nominations, with 56 nominations going to six productions that filmed in...
Versatile and Film-Friendly: Westchester’s Farms and Orchards
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:00 AM
Whether you’re filming a heart-warming romance set against rolling hills, a thriller with a creepy scene in a corn maze, or a...
Westchester County Film Festivals 2023
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Westchester County not only serves as a backdrop for award-winning feature films and television shows, it’s home to a robust...
Behind the Scenes with White House Plumbers Location Manager, Steve Grivno
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 2:00 PM
Photograph by Phil Caruso/HBO HBO’s new limited series tells the story of E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, the two men who...
Best Places to Film in NY: Government Looks with an Art Deco Flair
Thursday, April 20, 2023 11:00 AM
Sometimes scripts call for dramatic backdrops: opulent mansions, breathtaking views, and bustling cityscapes. Often, productions...
7 Ways to Be a Film-Friendly Location in Westchester
Monday, March 13, 2023 3:00 PM
While being film-friendly doesn’t require a background in film production, understanding the process, being enthusiastic, and...
Let’s Go Westchester: Filming at the County’s Colleges and Universities
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 PM
When your script calls for stately brick buildings, athletic fields, classrooms, auditoriums, or a classic quad, Westchester County is...
Lauri Pitkus: 'Filming in Westchester is a Turnkey Operation'
Thursday, December 1, 2022 8:00 PM
Lauri Pitkus has managed locations for film and television productions including “The Post” (Dreamworks) and...
Scott Ferguson, ‘Succession’ EP, Talks Filming in Westchester
Thursday, December 1, 2022 2:00 PM
Scott Ferguson is a four-time Emmy winning film and television producer known for his work on HBO’s “Succession”...
Westchester County: Where TV's Bodies are "Buried"
Monday, November 14, 2022 1:00 PM
Mike Hartel has buried at least 10 bodies in Hart’s Brook Preserve in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County....
A Lucky Charm, 'The Leftovers' and How Haven Studios NY Became a Star
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 2:00 PM
New York’s Woman-Owned Certified Production Facility Builds a Blockbuster Resume As fans of HBO’s The Leftovers know, a...
Small in Size, Big on Charm: Hastings-on-Hudson Draws Film and Television Production
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:00 AM
Hastings-on-Hudson is a quintessential Hudson River location. On the eastern bank of the Hudson, the picturesque village boasts views...
Kip Myers Talks Filming in Westchester
Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM
Kip Myers has served as the location manager for “The Irishman” (Netflix), Unit Production Manager/line producer for...