The third quarter of 2021 included Film & TV economic development from several new productions in the region, including the “Untitled Nick Wootton/Jake Coburn Project” directed by Justin Lin (“Fast & Furious” anthology) for NBC/Universal, “Duet” (Hallmark/Choice Films) and “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” (HBO).

Production also included continued work for major shows like “Life & Beth” (Hulu), and “White House Plumbers” (HBO), as well as local projects including “Magic Garden, Magic Women." Other projects, some of which were filmed elsewhere (“Blue's Clues & You!” “As Sick as They Make Us”) counted on local crew, including producer, casting, grip and other services.

The above-mentioned projects, as well as others, drove direct spending for the quarter to $15,025,000. That brings the 2021 total to $48,380,000, which breaks the annual record of $46-million set in 2019. In addition, a dozen projects have either started up or are in consideration for the fourth quarter.

Third Quarter (July 1 - September 30) totals include:

Direct Spending from Film & TV Production: $15,025,000
Rooms Booked at local Hotels and Lodging: 15,571+
Production Days: 115+
Jobs Created For Local Industry Members: 160+
Jobs Created For Local Actors & Extras: 1,259+

The above-mentioned data does not include "multipliers," or indirect spending. That revenue, which results from shopping, cultural tourism, dining, recreation, new businesses, indirect jobs, services, royalties and new home buyers, should, however, be taken into consideration. The Film Commission also does not include post production revenue even though we make every effort to recommend local film editors, sound editors, color correction professionals, VFX specialists, mixers and composers.

The Hudson Valley Film Commission continues to:

Work with producers to recommend regional crew members.
Work with casting directors to refer regional cast members.
Work to promote local vendors and the region.
Work with location managers to refer and find regional locations.

The Hudson Valley FIlm Commission is proud of its continued efforts to support and promote inclusion and diversity. Over the past 21 years, the Hudson Valley Film Commission has provided career and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age (over 40), disability, and genetic information.

The October 8 article in Variety, featuring the Film Commission pointed out local job opportunities. "The good news is that those productions spend enormous amounts of money;” HVFC director Laurent Rejto says.

Recent local hires, specifically by HBO’s “Pretty Little Liars,” shows a definitive shift in hiring practices to local crew, cast and vendors.

“Filming in the Hudson Valley is a great option for any production,” says producer Ashleigh Snead who worked on OLD MAN at Umbra Stages. “ The tax incentive is hard to beat, the Film Commission is super helpful. There is a large variety of locations, great local crew and production resources, and it’s close to NYC for easy access to specialty items. We will be back soon!

The location team for NBC/Universal’s “Untitled Wootton & Coburn Project,” also expressed gratitude. “Thank you for all your help with our shoot in Cold Spring. The Film Commission turned out to be a real lifesaver on more than one occasion!”

As part of its mission, the Hudson Valley Film Commission continues to create work and educational opportunities by attracting, supporting and promoting local film, television, photography, and new media work. The results over the past 21 years have led to more than $300-million in regional sustainable economic development, more than 3,500 crew jobs and 10,000+ jobs for actors, dayplayers and background actors. See Film & TV list below to gauge the kinds of productions the Film Commission has worked with.

SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Financial support for the Hudson Valley Film Commission in 2021 came primarily from Dutchess Tourism, Putnam County, Markertek, and the Wood Dock Foundation. Additional support was provided by several foundations and private donors.

In order to continue its efforts, the Hudson Valley Film Commission must find additional support from regional counties, private foundations, companies and donors. Please consider supporting our work.

To make a tax deductible donation, visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org/support

For screening info, visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org/streamfest
The First Lady (SHOWTIME) • Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO) • Untitled Nick Wootton/Jake Coburn Project (NBC Universal) • Crumb Catcher (Glass Eye Pix) • Stay Awake • Redemption in Cherry Springs (Hallmark) • Life & Beth (Hulu) • The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO) • The White House Plumbers (HBO) • Remote • The Gilded Age (HBO) • Severance (Apple TV+) • The Whale (A24) • Old Man • Master (Amazon Studios) • Porcupine • The Hating Game (BCDF Pictures) • The Green Veil • Linoleum • The Sixth Reel • The Secret Diaries of an Exchange Student • Werewolves Within (Ubisoft/IFC Films) • Things Heard and Seen (Netflix) • Billions (Showtime) • Monsterland (Hulu) • The Plot Against America (HBO) • Silent Retreat (Miramax) • Black Bear • Lapsis • Foxhole (Glass Eye Pix) • The Undoing (HBO) • I Know This Much Is True (HBO)• Save Yourselves • I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Netflix) • Scare Me • A Quiet Place 2 (Paramount) • Can You Keep a Secret? (BCDF Pictures) • Depraved (IFC Films) • Panic (Amazon Prime) • High Maintenance (HBO) • Shirley (Killer Films) • Driveways • The Dead Don't Die (Focus Features) • Avengers: Endgame (Marvel Studios) • The Irishman (Netflix) • The Climb • Swallow (IFC Films) • Skin • The Mountain • A Quiet Place (Paramount) • Fabled • Then Came You (BCDF Pictures) • Furlough (IFC Films) • A Vigilante • Nancy • Diane (IFC Films) • The Miseducation of Cameron Post • La Devotee by Panic at the Disco! • It Comes at Night • Super Dark Times • The Seagull • HAPPYish (Showtime) • The Ticket • King Cobra (IFC Films) • Growing Up Smith • Cold in July (IFC Films) • Katie Fforde Films • True Story • The Sisterhood of Night • The Better Angels • We Are What We Are • The Bourne Legacy • Frances Ha • Our Idiot Brother • First Winter • The Last Keepers (BCDF Pictures) • Francine • Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding (BCDF Pictures) • Martha Marcy May Marlene • Higher Ground (BCDF Pictures) • Rocksteady • Bitter Feast • Stake Land • Man on Wire • Taking Woodstock (Focus Features) • American Gangster (Imagine Entertainment) • Michael Clayton • The Human Footprint (National Geographic) • The Night Listener • Stephanie Daley • War of the Worlds (Dreamworks) • Down to the Bone • Personal Velocity