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Celebrating Connections and Collaborations at NAB and NJ Film Expo
What a whirlwind welcome back at NAB and the inaugural NJ Film Expo! It was fantastic to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while collaborating with our long-term vendors and partners. These events allowed us to announce our partnership with Creamsource, reignite our location lighting business, and showcase current productions at our 10…
Read MoreChristian Pulisic and Michelob ULTRA!
Check out this docuseries trailer (and corresponding Michelob ULTRA spot) produced by CBS Sports and shot at Eastern Effects’ 10 Basin Studios in New Jersey featuring USMNT Captain Christian Pulisic. The docuseries showcases Pulisic’s stardom as it reaches new heights, with unprecedented access to his life on and off the pitch. Cameras capture Pulisic’s journey…
Read MoreAs Featured in Variety: Exciting Developments in New Jersey’s Film Industry
Eastern Effects is making waves in New Jersey’s burgeoning film and television landscape! Since the launch of the New Jersey Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in late 2018, the state has seen an impressive boom in soundstage construction, attracting numerous productions that previously struggled to find space in New York. Interviewed…
Read MoreNetflix’s Ted Sarandos Talks All Things Streaming at The Paley Center for Media
We wanted to share some key insights from an exclusive event that Scott Levy, President of Eastern Effects attended at The Paley Center for Media, where Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, discussed his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Arizona to leading a global entertainment powerhouse. In an engaging interview with Semafor’s Co-Founder…
Read MoreTell Albany You Support Gov. Hochul’s NY Film Tax Incentive
Last week Scott Levy, along with the folks from the Production Initiatives Association, represented Eastern Effects and the Film and TV industry in Albany to talk to lawmakers about the Film Tax Incentive Program. Since it launched in 2004, the NYS Film and Television Production Incentive has created over one million union jobs and…
Read MoreCelebrate New York Spirit with Natasha Lyonne in “Toast of the Town”
We’re thrilled to share that Eastern Effects played a vital role in the production of the Natasha Lyonne/Bergdorf Goodman short film for their holiday campaign, “Toast of the Town”! We provided grip + electric, trucking, and expendables for this exciting project that perfectly captures the quintessential New Yorker spirit through Ms. Lyonne’s vibrant portrayal.…
Read MoreNew Jersey Native, Harlan Coben, Shoots Shelter at Eastern Effects in Kearny
As winter settles in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and binge-watch some captivating series! While you might be enjoying Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once on Netflix, we want to draw your attention to another thrilling show that’s currently streaming on Amazon: Shelter. The first in a trilogy of the young adult family series by…
Read MoreNew Jersey Lottery Kicks Up Its Heels at 10 Basin Studios!
Let’s Make Your Next Commercial Production a Smooth Performance! Are you ready to take your commercial’s vision to the next level? At Eastern Effects Studios, we specialize in hosting big brand commercial productions, and we’re proud to have collaborated with industry giants like Tesla, Google, Dodge, Pfizer, Maybelline, and more. We recently had the pleasure…
Read MoreCelebrating the Progress of New Jersey’s Burgeoning Film Industry!
Recently, we had the pleasure of attending the pre-holiday gathering at Newark Film Studios in partnership with SANJ (Screen Alliance of New Jersey). The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with film industry enthusiasts, location scouts, state officials, production companies, and filmmakers—all dedicated to the growth of our industry and the development of soundstages. These meetups…
Read MoreEastern Effects Talks Local Business in New Jersey at Bergen County EDO Panel
We’re excited to share that Scott Levy from 10 Basin Studios/Eastern Effects recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Bergen County CHOOSE Economic Development Office. Alongside industry leaders like David Schoner, Jr. from the NJ Motion Picture and TV Commission, Joanne Cimiluca of Bergen County Economic Development, and Fort Lee Mayor Mike Sokolich.…
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