The second quarter of 2023 got off to a great start as 3 streamers from Apple TV+, HBOMAX and Hulu kicked April off with major production work in the Mid Hudson Valley Region for season 2 work on Severance, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, and Life And Beth. Work took place at multiple locations in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster Counties.
As if things couldn’t get any better, Dutchess and Ulster Counties also hosted a bonafide indie film production by Nathan Silver, featuring two iconic actors; Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, Asteroid City) and Carol Kane (Hester Street, Taxi, The Princess Bride, The Dead Don’t Die), and over 100 local background extras.
Other April highlights included a Wim Wenders’ inspired short film, Devil Music at Wing's Castle, commercial work, music videos, and verification that at least 3 more indie films will soon be in production in the Mid Hudson Valley, specifically Dutchess and Putnam.
April may be gone, but May 1 marks the HBO premiere of White House Plumbers, which filmed extensively in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Albany, and Westchester were also used extensively as was Washington D.C.
The amazing locations department headed up by Steven Grivno, created this exclusive T-shirt showing how regional productions actually are. The photo was taken while on location for Poker Face with location scout Will Biavati.
As far as other work is concerned, the Hudson Valley Film Commission spent the month discreetly working behind the scenes, and also publicly promoting projects and industry members.
A few highlights included:
Casting calls for Amy Shumer’s Life and Beth.
Crew recommendations for multiple projects.
Location support for members of Teamsters Local 817.
The Metropolitan Opera’s Champion, with libretto by Michael Cristofer.
Marvel’s press release about 2023 Eisner Hall of Fame nominee Annie Nocenti.
Meeting Bard student Sonita Alizadeh and sharing her music video Daughters For Sale.
Markertek’s NAB booth in Las Vegas with local filmmaker Kim Sauer.
The release of Paint, with Owen Wilson, and local casting by Hudson Valley Casting.
NYS Film Incentive updates and lobbying efforts.
Introductions regarding potential local businesses, film investments and screenings.
More details soon.
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