THIRD QUARTER TOTALS TOP 2021

Glad to have been included in of Variety’s New York Issue and thrilled that the cover features Darren Aronofsky’s THE WHALE, which was filmed in the Hudson Valley. To read the Article in Variety, visit www.tinyurl.com/varietynyissue

In addition to the recent mention in Variety, several articles have covered the news that Film & TV direct spending in the region has already exceeded 2021 totals. Over the first three quarters of 2022, the Hudson Valley Film Commission tracked more than $60-MILLION in direct local spending. Totals for 2021 were estimated at $58-MILLION.

Totals are still being tabulated, but as of October 7, 3rd quarters totals included the following:

  • $60,595,200 in direct spending

  • 723+ local industry members were hired

  • 3023+ local actors and background actors were hired

  • 42,606 room nights rentals were tracked at local lodging establishments

  • 372 production days were tracked with another 509 scouting days

  • 297 locations were used throughout the region

Indirect spending easily topped an additional $50 million from shopping, tourism, dining, recreation, indirect jobs, services, royalties, internships, new home buyers and new businesses.

“We still have three months to go before the end of the year and we’re expecting quite a few more productions,'' said Hudson Valley Film Commission Executive Director Laurent Rejto. “In addition, we will soon be announcing several exciting new vendors who should help increase Film & TV opportunities in the region.”

Select productions that filmed in the region during 3rd Quarter included:

  • A PARACOSM (Heroboy Productions)
    directed by Marco Baratta and featuring Griffin Santopietro

  • FALLOUT (Amazon Studios)

    directed by Jonathan Nolan, and featuring Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Charlie Besso

  • FAMILY (Endeavor Content)
    directed by Ben Finkel, and featuring Ruth Wilson and Ben Chaplin

  • FULL CIRCLE (HBO Max)
    directed by Steven Soderbergh, and featuring Timothy Olyphant, Claire Danes, Dennis Quaid

  • GUNKS COMMERCIAL (Camp4Collective) featuring local actors.

  • LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE (Great Mountain LLC) directed by Andrew Kightlinger and featuring Paul Sparks, Luke David Blumm, Caitlin Fitzgerald

  • MANIFEST (Netflix)

    Created by Jeff Rake and featuring Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez

  • POKER FACE (Peacock TV)
    directed by Rian Jonson, and featuring Ellen Barkin, Benjamin Bratt, Adrien Brody, David Castañeda, Hong Chau, Clea DuVall, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, Jameela Jamil, Judith Light, Tim Meadows, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Nick Nolte, Chloë Sevigny and thousands of local extras.

  • UNTITLED PRISON MOVIE that filmed at Downstate Correctional in July. Details TBA.

  • VISITING ANGELS (Tully Productions) directed by Roger Tully

  • WOLF, Yeah Yeah Yeahs music video

The Hudson Valley Film Commission is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that has engaged, supported and promoted hundreds of regional Film & TV productions. As part of its mission, the Film Commission refers locations, local crew, cast, vendors, qualified production facilities, post production houses and more.

Here are some recent quotes regarding our recent efforts:

“You are, without a doubt, the hardest working film rep in New York State, if not the country, and we are always grateful AND humbled by your endless efforts.” – Chris Arena, Location Manager for HONDO – Amazon Studios (July 2022)

"The Hudson Valley Film Commission came through big for Woodstock Film Studios this year. We're very grateful for the two productions (Blue Light & Family) that ended up using the space for the better part of the year. We're also thrilled with the referral to Kara and Alex from Cobalt Stages. They will be leasing the facility going forward and hopefully working with you guys to continue bringing economic development to Ulster County." – Dean Holtermann, Owner, Woodstock Film Studios (June & July, 2022)

"Amazingly helpful. Thanks again for a great Spring & Summer shoot. I look forward to filming in the Hudson Valley again soon.” – Dave Dorn for "LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE.” (July & August 2022)

"You made filming in the Hudson Valley a pleasure. The vast resources you shared, your community connections and insights, and your troubleshooting were invaluable. Thank you for welcoming us and being a steady support throughout our entire production. We look forward to more filming in the Hudson Valley in the future!” –Karin Young Shiel, Co-Producer, UNTITLED PRISON MOVIE (August 2022)

"What you guys are doing is rad! I can't believe all the amazing people you sent me! Thank you! ...You truly have gone above and beyond." – Cynthia Martinez, Camp4Collective producer, Gunks Commercial.