An Inside Look at Commercial Location Scouting with Carey DePalma

With condensed shoot schedules, easy access to film-friendly locations is essential for smooth and successful commercial shoots, says location professional Carey DePalma. "Fortunately, Westchester offers an abundance of possibilities for location scouting. It’s close to New York City and many location are in the film zone, making it a strategic haven for commercial production teams." Read about DePalma's approach and work including her latest project, a campaign for Montefiore Health System filmed in Rye, Tarrytown, White Plains and Yonkers.

Landing 1970s Looks for 'The Crowded Room' in Westchester

Scouts seeking locations representing upstate New York, a classical garden in London, a school, park, playground, and a variety of homes found what they needed in Westchester. Get the inside scoop from Deren Getz and Eric Klein on where "The Crowded Room” (Apple TV+) filmed and why its location team loves working here.

Westchester-Filmed Productions Score 56 Emmy Nominations

The County was well represented in this year’s nominations, with 56 nods to several shows that filmed here including “Succession” (HBO); “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon Prime Video); “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu); “The Watcher” (Netflix); “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS); and “The Other Two” (Max). The 75th Emmys are scheduled to air January 15, 2024.

Westchester's Film-Friendly Farms & Orchards

Whether you’re filming a heart-warming romance set against rolling hills, a thriller with a creepy scene in a corn maze, or a drama unfolding in a bustling farmyard, Westchester has what you need. Our working farms and scenic parks offer live animals, historic buildings, and ample space for film crews to set up tents and stage large equipment.

Hot Night of Networking in Westchester

It was great to see friends and colleagues at our summer networking party for location professionals. Special thanks to our co-hosts, Melissa Goldberg, of the Yonkers Mayor's Office of Film and Photography, and Christina O'Shea-Daly at Great Point Studios, who provided the fantastic space, cocktail hour and tour of the property and stages. See photos.

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