Tag Archives: New-York-City
Old News: NYC DCAS Now Charging $3200 Fee
Heads up, all you Location Scouts / Location Managers and Producers: NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) now charges a $3200 location fee for use of DCAS properties (i.e. courtrooms, other areas inside DCAS buildings such as hallways, offices, etc.).
From the MOFTB website:
Department of Citywide Administrative Services Adopts Rules Governing Filming and Photography in DCAS Properties
It’s Official – $300 NYC Film / Photo Permit Application Fee
Location Scouts / Location Managers and Producers take note (from the MOFTB website):
Important Information Regarding Required Permits, Optional Permits, the New Project Application Fee, and Liability Insurance
HopStop.com – Subway Directions and Bus Directions for New York City (NYC)
YouTube – FPSFest 2009 – A Short Documentary Film by (c) R Richard Hobbs
City’s film business in a cliff-hanger? – Crain’s New York Business
City’s film business in a cliff-hanger? – Crain’s New York Business | Bigger fees, smaller incentives threaten boom | By Miriam Kreinin Souccar | October 18, 2009 5:59 AM
Some Blogs by Other NYC Location Scouts
Below is a list in no particular order of blogs authored by other New York City area location scouts:
New nyc.locationscout.us Promo Postcard
Hot off the presses, the new nyc.locationscout.us promo is hittin’ the mail!
The photos on the card are from a location scouting job I did this summer in Red Hook, Brooklyn and a house from my locationfiles.com Locamundo location library in the Houses Locations Album (45953 Montclair, NJ); read more about this home here.
Lipstick Jungle Shooting in New York City
I was walking down Varick Street in Manhattan and noticed NBC-TV’s Lipstick Jungle’s trucks, indicating they were shooting on location nearby. I know it was Lipstick Jungle because they had a New York Mayor’s Office of Film Theatre & Broadcasting filming permit and had posted MOFTB / NYPD “no parking” signs around the area. The name of the production filming is always on the “no parking” signs.
Lipstick Jungle on Location in New York City
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Mayor Bloomberg and NYC & Company Open Travel and Tourism Office … – Canada NewsWire (press release)
The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) is also actively recruiting the production of Indian films to New York City. …
New York City DOT – Truck Routes + Other Useful Traffic Links
New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) | Truck Routes | …via Kurt Wittman (Thanks Kurt! 
So… you are a P.A. trying to get a cube truck across the 5 boros OR you are a Producer, Assistant Director or Location Manager trying to get that P.A. where he / she needs to be with that vehicle …or a cargo van with commercial plates …or a tractor / trailer…
Wants to put movie studio in Hudson – The Jersey Journal – NJ.com
An Australian-born cinematographer who has been involved in the making of 30 films is looking to set up a film and TV production studio in Hudson County.
Red Hook
Recently, while doing some location scouting, I had the opportunity to explore the Brooklyn, NY neighborhood known as Red Hook.
I just love Red Hook’s textures and colorful past (present and future… 
so it was hardly “work” having to spend several hours on a gorgeous, clear summer day wandering around Red Hook.
Wikipedia | Red Hook, Brooklyn
Manhattan at Night From West Chelsea
The photos below were made from a private space in the Starrett – Lehigh Building at 601 West 26th Street in the neighborhood known as West Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, NY looking uptown and (in the panorama below) displaying, from the left (west) the Hudson River and New Jersey cross-town to right (east), the Empire State Building on the edge of the frame.
ALL location scouts LOVE the Manhattan skyline!
Manhattan at Night From West Chelsea Panorama
Manhattan at Night From West Chelsea photo used for nyc.locationscout.us home page header
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ATTN – International Crews: Get Your Production Insurance in Order!
If you are a foreign film / photo production planning to work on location in the United States and / or more specifically, in the New York City area, you may or may not be aware that use of just about any private property, as well as many public venues and towns / municipalities (New York City included, for film / video) as a location will require you to provide proof of commercial liability insurance providing coverage of at least $2m US in the form of a certificate of insurance and naming same (property owner / venue / town or municipality) third-party additionally insured. These or similar conditions apply to many gear / equipment rental agreements as well.
Furthermore, any insurance you may have in your home country must provide coverage abroad and that coverage must be recognized and accepted by all parties involved in the United States.
Fear not, there are many insurance brokers nationwide in the U.S. that offer affordable short-term production insurance packages. The insurance company I usually work with was charging about $650 for a 14 day package last time I spoke with them.
Queens house is an unlikely ‘Ugly Betty’ co-star (New York Daily News)
The filming of “Ugly Betty” has switched from Los Angeles to New York this season, but the Suarez clan has always called Jackson Heights home.
Photo Industry Event / Business of Photography
Workshops@Adorama | The Business of Photography: A Panel Discussion with Top Industry Photographers’ Reps with Moderator Louisa Curtis | September 18, 2008
WordCamp New York
OK I guess this officially makes me a WordPress fanboy but I am really psyched!
Featured Location: 46991 | Manhattan Loft Office w/ Rooftop and More
Featured Location: 46991 | Manhattan Loft Office w/ Rooftop and More is currently available as a location for film / video / tv / photo applications and consists of:
News: Location For Brendan James | Green
News: Location Services for a music video, Green, by Decca recording artist Brendan James (NYC).
News: Location Scouting | American Buffalo
News: Location scouting for publicity photography for American Buffalo.
Times Square 42nd Street at Night
Times Square in New York City is one of Manhattan’s most iconic locations. Out-of-towners, depending on the circumstances of their visit to Manhattan, may not see much else, but they are likely to see at least part of Times Square!
Seagram Building 50th Anniversary
Marketwatch | Landmark Seagram Building Celebrates 50 Years | One of New York City’s Biggest Celebrities – 38 Stories Tall and a City Block Wide – Is Showing Great Form on Its Milestone Anniversary | NEW YORK, NY, Aug 26, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) | via Google Alerts
American Cinematic Experience (ACE) Film Festival
NYCTV
NYC MOFTB News: New MOFTB Rules in Effect
NYC.gov – Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting – Production News | Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting Adopts Permit Rules | July 14, 2008
Watchmen: A Mysterious Discovery in New York
News: Location Scouting For Toyota
Location scouting for a still-photography, lifestyle-themed shoot for Toyota
