Albany, NY Film Services

Albany NY Film Services

Why Come to Albany?

24-hour COMPLIMENTARY, professional assistance
COMPLIMENTARY location research and scouting prior to your arrival
One-stop shop. Eliminate all that red tape and work right with the source
Film-friendly community that includes city officials, residents, and property owners
Extensive network of professional crew, vendors, and services
Coordinate discounted hotel sleeping rooms/production office with your travel team
Swift turnaround on Albany County permits and clearance approvals
Production credit, tax credit, and tax exemption is available to your studio when you film in Albany County, New York State.

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Location, Location, Location!

Situated just 2 ½ hours away from New York City, Boston, and Montreal
Settings and streets that look just like Manhattan and European cities today or 100 years ago
“Faux” Airport Terminal
Four-tiered highways for great action scenes
Secluded single runway airport(s)
Farms, mansions, and buildings that are perfect courthouses, mental institutions, and hospitals
World’s only floating and restored destroyer escort – USS Slater
All styles of commercial and residential architecture – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Testimonials

We can tell you we are good, but read what some of our clients have to say...

“It was a true pleasure to work in an environment where folks were not only excited about our film, but also willing to help out in any way they could. You exemplified this spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm for the task at hand, and were definitely an organization of ‘make it happen’ people.” ~ Joe C. Guest, Location Manager – 2nd Unit – "Salt".

“Albany just makes it so easy for us to come here.” ~Conrad Palmisano – Stunt Director – 2nd Unit – "The Other Guys"

For personalized service and additional information, please contact Debby Goedeke, Albany County Representative, Capital Saratoga Film Commission
(518) 434-1217 x100 dgoedeke@albany.org

Major Motion Picture Scenes Filmed in Albany County:

The Other Guys (2009) | Salt (2008) | Time Machine (2001) | Ironweed (1987)

ALBANY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207 (800) 258-3582 (518) 434-1217
Design by Kim Stock - Hosted by L&P Media

Useful Links:

* Capital Saratoga Film Commission

* NYS Governors Office of Motion Picture & Television Development

* Why Film Commissions Could be Called Your Leading Man (or Lady)

* Photos from the Set of "Salt" and "The Other Guys"

Watch the Trailer for "Salt"

Most Recent Trailer for "Salt"

Salt Facts

"The Other Guys" Filming in Downtown Albany

"The Other Guys" Trailer