Westchester County Film Blog
On Location in Westchester: A Look at What’s Filming This Season
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A wealthy suburbanite with a secret life of crime. A serial killer haunted by his past. A defense attorney whose unorthodox instincts always pay off. And a young couple whose wedding plans set off a…
Westchester Has What You Need: Pre- and Post-Production Resources, Right Here in the Zone
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Westchester County isn’t just a great place to film: It’s also where projects come together before the cameras roll, and where they’re polished after the shooting wraps. Westchester offers production…
Staying Competitive: What Top Producers Say About Filming in Westchester
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At Westchester County Tourism & Film’s The Future of Film in Westchester event, a powerhouse panel of producers gathered to share why Westchester remains one of the most sought-after film and TV…
Inside Severance Locations: How Westchester Helped Shape the Show’s Distinctive Look
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With two seasons of Severance having aired on Apple TV+, fans have had a chance to dive deep into the show’s unsettling world—with much of that world brought to life through film locations in…
In the NYC Film Zone: Westchester's Urban Landscapes
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Located just north of New York City inside the NYC Film Zone, several of the larger cities in Westchester County offer an impressive variety of urban landscapes ideal for film and television…
Westchester County Film Festivals 2025
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2024 Sleepy Hollow Film Festival Global Premieres, Local Talent & Fresh Perspectives on Film Westchester County’s film festivals offer a front-row seat to bold storytelling, creative innovation…
Location Scout Spotlight: Discovering Westchester's Versatility with Gina Reznitsky
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Gina Reznitsky Westchester County has long been a favorite for filmmakers seeking diverse backdrops and seamless collaboration. We spoke with Gina Reznitsky, a locations professional with over 14…
Westchester’s Restaurants & Bars: Iconic Backdrops for Your Next Film Production
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From the unforgettable diner scene in “When Harry Met Sally” to the beloved hangouts on “Seinfeld” and “Friends,” restaurants have always played an important role on screen. For location scouts…
Discover Westchester's Premier Production Studios
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Westchester County is renowned for its diverse locations that have captivated audiences on screen for decades. While our iconic landscapes are a primary draw for filmmakers, television producers, and…
Best Places to Film in NY: Westchester County's Stunning Sound Shoreline
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Discover the versatile and picturesque Sound Shore in Westchester County, ideal for film productions seeking diverse coastal settings. From sandy beaches and salt marshes to sheltered coves and…
Becoming Film-Friendly: How to Make Your Westchester Location Production Ready
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Westchester County has become a magnet for productions seeking film-friendly, diverse locations in the NYC film zone. As film professionals search for the ideal place to set their scene, they equally…
A Tropical Getaway in White Plains? At the C.V. Rich Mansion, Anything Is Possible
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When the production team behind FX’s second season of Feud began scouting for opulent locations to film Capote vs. The Swans , they soon found that with a particularly accommodating Westchester…
Westchester County Film Festivals 2024
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Dive into a Year of Diverse Stories and Emerging Talent Westchester County isn't just a scenic backdrop for films and television shows; it's home to a thriving community where film enthusiasts and…
From Waterfront Luxury to Historic Charm, Rye Offers a Location for Every Scene
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Who can forget the iconic boardwalk scene in “Big” (20th Century Fox) where Tom Hanks whispers a wish to a fortune-telling machine or Glenn Close’s hair-raising roller coaster ride in Paramount…
Hudson Scenic: Elevating Westchester's Film Industry with Creative Precision
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In the midst of Westchester’s vibrant film community stands a long-established creative collaborator ready to broaden its services to the industry: Hudson Scenic. Recently acquired by Robert Halmi’s…
Westchester's Historical Splendor Shines in Season 2 of 'The Gilded Age'
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In the much-anticipated second season of the award-winning “The Gilded Age,” Westchester once again takes center stage. Starting with Tarrytown’s Lyndhurst in the opening shot of season one of the…
Earworm Music Company: Composing Timeless Melodies and Creative Collaborations
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Westchester County is a hub for the film industry, owing to its versatile locations , welcoming communities, vibrant arts scene, and convenient accessibility. It’s also home to a diverse range of…
Westchester Provides Ideal Backdrops for Commercial Filming
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Montefiore Health System commercial filmed in Westchester An Inside Look at Commercial Location Scouting with Carey DePalma A seasoned location professional, Carey DePalma has scouted for feature…
Westchester County Film Locations Feature in ‘The Crowded Room’
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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 film zone to fit the look of an Upstate New York town in the…
6 Television Series Filmed in Westchester Earn 56 Emmy Nominations
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Westchester County was well represented in the 2023 Emmy Award nominations, with 56 nominations going to six productions that filmed in the County in the past year. Once again, HBO’s “Succession…
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Westchester is home to an array of backdrops just waiting to be featured in your next production…
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Filmed in Westchester
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The Westchester County Film Office is your one-stop concierge service for filming. Our goal is to…