Film Industry Generates Chart-Topping Year With Nearly $1.1B in Economic Impact in Westchester County
Our efforts to grow the film industry in Westchester County have paid off in a big way: A new analysis of the film sector in Westchester County found it generated nearly $1.1 billion of economic activity in 2021 —supporting 3,784 jobs and nearly $356.8 million in wages. In addition, the number of production days rose to an all-time high of 1,288 days of filming in the County. We're grateful for our continued collaboration with the film industry, which provides thousands of jobs for our residents, hires our local vendors, increases foot traffic to our local stores and restaurants, and showcases our incredible locations to audiences around the world.
Seven Ways to Be More Film Friendly
Understanding the film production process, being enthusiastic, and being responsive go a long way toward making locations film friendly, according to the panel of industry and location experts we recently convened to help properties and municipalities attract and better serve productions. Read their top recommendations.
Let's Go Westchester: Filming at the County's College Campuses
When your script calls for academic settings — stately brick buildings, athletic fields, classrooms or a classic quad — we've got you covered. Westchester is home to over two dozen higher education campuses and satellite locations which offer a wide array of looks including urban brick plazas with modern art and Gothic revival castles. Learn more about our film-friendly colleges. 
Diverse Vendor Industry Networking Event April 18
Are you a diverse-owned business interested in learning how to become a vendor in the film and TV industry? NBCUniversal and the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development will host “ShowBizNY: Diverse Supplier Connections” on April 18 to help vendors connect with productions. Web stream available. Register.
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Natasha Caputo, Director

Barry Surman, Deputy Director

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