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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…
Read MoreScott 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…
Read MoreEastern 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…
Read MoreFrom 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 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 MoreEastern Effects Grips the Opportunity to Support Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme
We were thrilled to be tapped for Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme! This time, we collaborated with our friends at FX WRX by providing grip and electric for the project’s miniature scenes. The film features an incredible cast, including Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, and Scarlett Johansson,…
Read MoreBroadway Royalty Brings Musical Magic to Our Brooklyn Stage with “10036”
We’re excited to announce the latest pilot shot at Eastern Effects! “10036”, directed and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Alex Dinelaris, known for his work on Birdman, and co-created by and starring actor Steven Pasquale. It was both a joy and an honor for Eastern Effects to house Lexicon’s production in our Brooklyn stages and…
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