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Casting Notice For Feature Film in Upstate New York
September 20th, 2023Amy Hutchings is casting for a male child of mixed ethnicity, aged between 5-7 years old, to play a supporting role as the lead's son in a feature film in...
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Orange County’s 2nd Annual Economic Summit is Almost Here!
September 07th, 2023Get ready! Orange County Economic Summit 2023 is quickly approaching. The focus of the summit will highlight the tremendous economic impact Tourism, Hospitality and Film Production has had in OCNY....
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The Sugar Loaf Film Festival Is Back!
September 01st, 2023The Sugar Loaf Film Festival is returning in 2023 for a two-day event at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. It will showcase the next generation of filmmakers from around...
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The 5th Catskill International Film Festival Opens in Middletown This Year
July 28th, 2023Mark Your Calendars: October 20-27, 2023 for the Catskill International Film Festival! CIFF is back, and they're ready to celebrate in person while still offering a digital aspect for a...
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Casting Call For Orange County NY Tourism
July 28th, 2023Heidi K. Eklund Casting Is Looking For YOU! SEEKING: NON-UNION Families For Tuesday August 8, 2023 (ALL DAY) For OC Tourism Video **MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM/ BE IN THE...
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22 Great Movies or TV Shows to Watch this 4th of July
July 04th, 2023This holiday, explore movies that showcase the fight for freedom, inspire patriotism, or revolve around Independence Day. Here's our picks. 1. TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) This film continues to push...
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THE ADULTS Premieres at Tribeca 2023
June 16th, 2023The Adults made its North American Premiere this week at the Tribeca Film Festival and The OCNY Film Office was in attendance! Filmed in Orange County NY, The Adults centers...
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The Sugar Loaf Film Festival Is BACK!!!
May 16th, 2023Submissions are now open for the 2023 Sugar Loaf Film Festival and we are celebrating year 2 with the first 2 weeks of submissions. FREE OF CHARGE until June 1st!...
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Fraser Takes Home The Best Actor Award At This Year’s Critic’s Choice Awards
January 24th, 2023Wow, what a night for Brendan Fraser! We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Brendan Fraser on his well-deserved Critics Choice Award for Best Lead Actor! The Whale...
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Orange County, N.Y., Among Filming Locations For New Brendan Fraser Movie “THE WHALE”, Now Earning Standing Ovations
December 21st, 2022The Movie, also Starring Sadie Sink, is the Latest Filmed in the County ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (Dec. 21, 2022) – The movie The Whale, marking acclaimed actor Brendan Fraser’s return with...
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Hallmark’s ‘A Holiday Spectacular,’ filmed in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, debuts Sunday
November 23rd, 2022Hallmark's latest holiday movies are premiering this weekend, and residents of the Mid Hudson Valley may recognize some of the backdrops in one of them. In January and February, Hallmark...
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‘Poker Face,’ filmed in Mid Hudson starring Lyonne, debuts in January; watch the trailer
October 28th, 2022Mid Hudson residents will not have to wait much longer to see themselves on Peacock. They’ll have to keep waiting to see themselves on HBO, though. On Jan. 26 “Poker...
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Short Film – Looking for PA’s
August 19th, 2022Recent NYU Film Grad, and Warwick Local, seeking production assistants for upcoming short film.Shoot Dates: August 23 – 25Film Location: NewburghCompensation: Unpaid. – However, food will be provided, as well...
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Psst! Casting Call! Who Wants to Attend a Gala?
August 17th, 2022POKER FACE CASTING CALL! We are looking for Non Union actors to portray gala attendees. This will be filming in Somers, NY on BOTH Thurs 8/25 and Fri 8/26. We...
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Casting Call for 9-17 Year Olds for Poker Face Series!
July 28th, 2022KIDS, ARE YOU UP FOR SOME GO KART AND ARCADE FUN? WELL, THIS POKER FACE CASTING CALL MIGHT BE FOR YOU! Grant Wilfley Casting is Seeking: Children 9-17 years old...
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Deadline to apply for HUDSY’s Film Grant is Only a Week Away!
July 26th, 2022Attention Filmmakers!Interested in applying for a Grant of up to $5,000? Well, HUDSY, the first streaming video app for the Hudson Valley, is putting out a call for Hudson Valley...
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POKER FACE Casting Call For Race Car Fans!
July 22nd, 2022Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for YOU! SEEKING: 300 to 500 Orange County NY Locals to Portray Blue Collar Race Car Fans. Looking for All Types. COVID Test required prior...
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POKER FACE Casting Call For Dinner Theater Patrons!
June 10th, 2022Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for YOU! SEEKING: Men and Women (50s-70s) to portray Dinner Theater Patrons. LOOKING FOR NEW FACES! COUPLES WELCOME! Must be ok with atmospheric smoke in...
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POKER FACE Casting Call for Metal Concert Fans
May 24th, 2022Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for YOU! SEEKING: Men and Women (20s-50s) to portray Heavy Metal/Rock Concert Fans. MUST NOT HAVE WORKED ON POKER FACE BEFORE. Must be ok with...
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Casting Call Alert! POKER FACE Seeking Restaurant Attendees!
May 05th, 2022Casting Call Alert! Peacock series “POKER FACE”, created by Rian Johnson, is currently looking for SAG-AFTRA and non-SAG-AFTRA talent to portray BBQ restaurant attendees as well as restaurant staff. Filming...
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“Home Town Kickstart” premieres tonight at 8pm!
April 24th, 2022Woohoo! HGTV’s new series “Home Town Kickstart” premieres tonight at 8pm!The series will highlight six small town communities and their makeovers. Here’s a sneak peek. This May, HGTV highlights Orange...
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Casting Call For Peacock’s New Series “POKER FACE”.
April 19th, 2022Casting Call Alert! Peacock series “POKER FACE” created by Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne, is currently seeking 2 young children to portray the children of a principal actress. Looking for...
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Hallmark Christmas movie filming in Dutchess, Orange counties; see how to become an extra
January 21st, 2022A new Hallmark Christmas movie will soon be filming in the Hudson Valley. "A Christmas Spectacular" will film in Beacon, Staatsburg, Newburgh and Albany, according to Laurent Rejto, director of...
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Hollywood Comes to Town: OCNY Businesses Roll Out Red Carpet
March 17th, 2021Local vendors supply welcome baskets for cast and crew of Darren Aronofsky’s film ‘The Whale’ ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – The Orange County New York Tourism and Film...
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New York Unveils New Media Production Safety Guidelines
June 29th, 2020New York Unveils New Media Production Safety Guidelines: NYS_MediaProductionShortGuidanceDownload
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New Series Filmed in Orange County, N.Y. to Premiere on Amazon Prime, Tubi
June 26th, 2020“BIG DOGS”, based on Adam Dunn novels, launches on streaming services July 1, 2020 ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (June 22, 2020) – A new series, “BIG DOGS”, is set to premiere...
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Film Industry Focus Virtual Panel May 1st @ 6PM
April 29th, 2020Orange County N.Y. Tourism & Film is excited to join the Orange County New York Arts Council‘s FILM INDUSTRY FOCUS virtual panel this Friday May 1st! The best part is,...
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American Documentary Introduces COVID-19 Artist Emergency Fund
April 08th, 2020Attention Documentary Filmmakers!American Documentary is stepping up to the plate to help filmmakers during this COVID-19 crisis. AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY – To be eligible for this program, an artist must demonstrate...
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Don’t Forget To Shop Local This Easter!
April 08th, 2020While You’re At Home Practicing Social Distancing, Why Not Order From These Local Shops And Have A Tasty Easter! Learn More at Easter Shop Local Noble PiesCommodore ChocolatierSoons Orchards ~...
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“Finding Courage”, Free Pre-Screening
November 13th, 2019Free Pre-Screening of ‘Finding Courage’. When:Friday, Nov 22, 6pm – 7:45pm Where:Seligmann Center - https://occitizensfoundation.org/seligmann-center/23-26 White Oak DriveSugar Loaf, NY, 10981 Film Synopsis:A former journalist for China’s state-run media and...
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Backstage Pass: Film & Media Mixer Is Almost Here! Register Today!
September 28th, 2018The Orange County NY Film Office Invites You To Backstage Pass Film & Media Mixer B A C K S T A G E P A S S : F...
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2018 Backstage Pass Sponsorship Opportunities. Become A Sponsor Today!
September 26th, 2018Find out how to become a sponsor today. Download the Film Sponsor form below.We can’t wait to hear back! Film-SponsorDownload We can be reached at: Orange County Arts Council &...
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The Orange County NY Film Office Invites You To Backstage Pass Film & Media Mixer
September 26th, 2018The Orange County NY Film Office would like to invite you to our upcoming mixer, BACKSTAGE PASS. B A C K S T A G E P A S S...
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Backstage Pass – Film & Media Mixer October 18th 2018
September 04th, 2018Backstage PassFilm and Media Mixer Honoring Women in Film.Presented by Orange County Arts Council and Film Office in partnership with UPWIFTMade possible through the support of Michelson Studio 2Date: October...
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Master Chef New York Casting Call – September 22nd 2018
August 31st, 2018Master Chef will be holding a casting call in NY on September 22, 2018! Click HERE to REGISTER today!
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The OCNY Film Office Invites You to a Film & Media Industry Mixer on June 14th
June 11th, 2018The Orange County NY Film Office is Hosting a Media Networking Event on June 14th!Find out what’s been happening in Orange County NY and the film industry. Stay to network...
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Winter Film Awards February 22-March 3, 2018 New York City Still Accepting Submissions!
June 09th, 2018Winter Film Awards 2018 International Film Festival Press Accreditation Winter Film Awards 7th annual International Film Festival runs February 22-March 3 2018 in New York City, with a jam-packed schedule...
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Hudson Valley Film Industry Conference June 5th, 2018
May 09th, 2018Hudson Valley Film Industry ConferenceTuesday, June 5, 201812:30pm - 7:00pm(opening address begins at 1pm) Culinary Institute of AmericaMarriott Pavilion1946 Campus DriveHyde Park, NY 12538 Join us for this exciting conference...
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Storm King School Summer Film Program
January 23rd, 2018Want To Learn How To Make Movies Like The Pros? Well, Here’s Your Chance. The Storm King School is offering a script to screen film program this summer! The program...
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Increase to Film Tax Credit for Hudson Valley
February 09th, 2017In November 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to increase economic incentives to productions that film in the Hudson Valley. Under the revised law, the 40% tax credit that film...
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Largest Movie Studio in Hudson Valley to Open in Middletown
March 08th, 2016By Holly Kellum of The Epoch Times MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—The 20 or so people who gathered for the opening of a new film and sound studio in Middletown on Nov. 13...
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