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Another NJ Film Expo in the Books!

We loved participating in this year’s 2nd Annual NJ Film Expo alongside our partners at Creamsource and Saniset Fleet. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues, meet new collaborators, and highlight our evolving offerings—including equipment rental and trucking, as well as our soundstages, 10 Basin Studios’ campus in Kearny, NJ and Annex…

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Scott Levy Represents Eastern Effects at New Jersey Film Commission Board Meeting

Scott Levy, Founder and President of Eastern Effects, was honored to be a guest speaker at the New Jersey Film Commission Board Meeting, joining an esteemed group of industry and state leaders shaping the future of film and television in New Jersey. Scott was invited to speak about Eastern Effects’ expansion and its headquarters relocation…

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Eastern Effects Recognized by Commissioner Espinal in Deadline Interview

We’re honored that Made in NY Commissioner Rafael Espinal has recognized Eastern Effects and our Brooklyn soundstage, Annex 302, as a valuable resource for independent filmmakers in his latest interview with Jill Goldsmith and Deadline.     During his recent visit, he toured Annex 302, our Brooklyn stage, while an independent film by writer/director Nikola…

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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…

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Hooray 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…

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Powering 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…

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NJ 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…

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On 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…

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Run 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.…

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The 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…

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