Posts by Adam O
From Set to City Hall: Made in NY Commissioner Rafael Espinal Joins Us at Annex 302
Pictured: Scott Levy, Made in NY Commissioner Rafael Espinal, Nikola Duravcevic, Matthew Thurm, Alexandra Byer We were proud to have hosted Commissioner Rafael Espinal at Eastern Effects’ Annex 302, our Brooklyn stage, during production on writer/director Nikola Duravcevic’s debut feature (produced by Alexandra Byer and Matthew Thurm). The Commissioner toured the stage, spoke with…
Read MoreHooray for Jerseywood! Eastern Effects Featured in Filmmaker Magazine
We want to extend a huge thank you to Max Cea and Filmmaker Magazine for featuring Eastern Effects and members of our leadership team, Scott Levy and Sheryl Victor Levy, in the recent article “Hooray for Jerseywood?” The piece captures the energy of New Jersey’s production boom, highlighting our 100,000-square-foot facility, 10 Basin Studios…
Read MorePowering the Future at the NJ Film Expo
We’re heading to the NJ Film Expo tomorrow and we’d love to see you there! Eastern Effects is proud to partner with Saniset Fleet and Creamsource to showcase how we’re helping light and power the industry more responsibly. If you’re curious about the move toward green energy on set, swing by our booth to…
Read MoreNJ Film Office Visits Wood‑Ridge HQ
NJ Film Office Visits Wood‑Ridge HQ We were fortunate to recently welcome the dynamic duo from the New Jersey Film Office — Jon Crowley, Executive Director, and David Schoner, Jr., Deputy Executive Director — to Eastern Effects’ 100,000‑square‑foot Equipment Headquarters in Wood‑Ridge, NJ. Jon and David have been incredible champions of the industry…
Read MoreOn Location with Gregory Crewdson
On Location with Gregory Crewdson Eastern Effects is proud to have supported Gregory Crewdson’s work for the past twenty years—most recently on his latest on‑location project, currently shooting in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshires. Our team is supplying lighting, grip, electric, trucking, and expendables, working alongside longtime friends of Eastern Effects: Director…
Read MoreRun Amok with Brat Pack star, Molly Ringwald, premiers at Sundance!
Run Amok with Brat Pack star, Molly Ringwald, premieres at Sundance! Writer-director NB Mager’s debut feature dives into the aftermath of a school tragedy with boldness and empathy, recentering the voices of young people most affected. Starring Alyssa Marvin, Patrick Wilson, Margaret Cho, Elizabeth Marvel, and Molly Ringwald, this Sundance standout is already drawing praise.…
Read MoreThe Strange Dark Premieres on AppleTV+, Netflix, and Prime Video
The Strange Dark Premieres on AppleTV+, Netflix, and Prime Video A mind-bending sci-fi thriller unfolds over one unsettling night in a single house, where nothing is as it seems. When Edgar believes he can see the future, his family doubts his sanity—while mysterious agents will stop at nothing to retrieve stolen data. With 27…
Read MoreUnique Crew Revenue Sharing Model for Damon and Affleck’s The Rip
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s latest collaboration, The Rip, debuts today on Netflix—and it’s making waves for more than its gripping storyline. Shot at Eastern Effects’ Kearny stages, this nearly $100 million production is pioneering a new approach to how cast and crew are paid. Through their company Artists Equity’s deal with Netflix, Affleck…
Read MoreJimmy Kimmel in Brooklyn!
We’re thrilled to share that Jimmy Kimmel again made his home in Brooklyn for a week at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, showcasing his hilarious field productions while he was here — all supported by our gear! Check out the bit “Who’s Not Tony?”, where Lou humorously quizzes Jimmy on who is and who…
Read MoreJim Jarmusch’s Latest Film Featured at the 63rd New York Film Festival
We’re excited to announce that Jim Jarmusch’s latest film, “Father Mother Sister Brother,” has received both a Cannes Lion and a New York Film Festival 2025 Centerpiece Selection award! Shot at our Brooklyn studio, this remarkable film showcases the talents of an incredible cast, featuring Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Vicky Krieps, Cate…
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