Posts by Adam O
Celebrating 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.…
Read MoreEEI Equipment Grantee Goes to Venice!
Proud to share that 2023 EEI Equipment x Rooftop Films Grantee Alex Ross Perry will be premiering his hybrid biopic and offbeat documentary, PAVEMENTS, at this year’s Biennale Cinema 2024 (Venice Film Festival) as part of the Horizons (Orrizonti) competition. Including the band members from Pavement, the film features Zoe Lister-Jones, Michael Esper, Kathryn…
Read MoreEastern Effects’ 10 Basin Studios Featured on NJ.com
Recently Eastern Effects was featured on NJ.com for opening its 10 Basin Studios in Kearny, NJ. Expanding to NJ because of the appeal of New Jersey’s robust tax credit program and proximity to NYC, the 36,000 square foot sound stage comes with 17 private offices and large bullpen space (10,000 sq. ft), 7200 amps of…
Read MoreEastern Effects Expands to NJ!
Recently, Governor Murphy’s New Jersey’s Motion Picture office interviewed partners Scott Levy and Chris Hayes about their new presence in Wood Ridge, NJ. Celebrating its 25th year, Eastern Effects, Inc. started as an owner/operator business and although it faced headwinds from the pandemic and industry strikes, EEI remains the trusted, competitive, and customer-centric business that…
Read MoreRooftop Films Premiere at International Film Festival @ Rotterdam
Eastern Effects, Inc. has been a long-time equipment partner and supporter of the Rooftop Films Grant Program and their important mission of helping filmmakers build sustainable careers in independent film. Eastern is a big proponent of independent filmmaking and believes wholeheartedly in supporting creators — creators of projects both small and large. Congratulations to THE…
Read MoreThe Oscars: Past Lives nomination
It’s Oscar Season and we’d like to nominate Best Grip + Electric Customer A24 and director, playwright, and screenwriter Celine Song for her Oscar nomination for Past Lives. Past Lives was nominated for Best Picture and Original Screenplay and stars The Morning Show’s, Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. Check out more about the…
Read MoreNYC Was, Is, and Will Always Be A Film and TV Town!
Eastern Effects sponsored the Museum of the City of New York’s industry discussion, “NYC Ultimate Backdrop of Lead Character?” and reception inspired by the Museum’s 16-screen immersive, You Are Here. The Museum’s President, Stephanie Wilchfort and MoME Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman opened the program up at 1220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Jill Goldsmith of Deadline led a lively, fun, and…
Read MorePose
Pose season 1 was nominated for seven Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Billy Porter. But did you know it was also nominated for several Creative Emmys? Read in Advocate about the first season that was shot at Eastern Effects’ stages right here in Brooklyn!
Read MoreWhat the Constitution Means to Me
Pulitzer Prize Finalist and The New York Times Critics Pick, What the Constitution Means to Me is a play by Heidi Schreck and directed by Oliver Butler. Rated best play by NPR, Newsweek, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Hollywood Reporter, Broadway Box and more…Read about this critically acclaimed Broadway show and Netflix…
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