Industry
Broadway 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…
Read MoreAdam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions at Eastern Effects’ Suite 120
We recently announced that Eastern Effects opened Suite 120, a multi-use stage adjacent to our 48,000 sq ft stage in Kearny. Spotlighted in Stagerunner, Suite 120 has already hosted two feature film LED stage productions, including such talent as Steve Buscemi, Stephanie Beatriz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Sunny Sandler in the Happy Madison Production, Don’t…
Read MoreCelebrating More than 25 Years of Eastern Effects and Our Commitment to the Community
Last Thursday, the crew at Eastern Effects, including founders Scott Levy and Chris Hayes, gathered at Brooklyn Workforce Innovations’ 25th Anniversary celebration to honor our milestone of over 25 years in the Film & TV industry. The event also celebrated BWI’s 25 years of dedication to supporting underserved communities in NYC through workforce development programs,…
Read MoreVariety: Tariffs, Soundstage Expansion, and Federal Tax Incentives
In a recent interview with Variety’s Stuart Miller discussing the resurgence of Film & TV production in New Jersey, our founder and president, Scott Levy, remarked on the state’s significant progress. “Jon and his staff have been doing a bang-up job,” he stated, highlighting the efforts of NJ Film Commissioner Jon Crowley in revitalizing the…
Read MoreCelebrating 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 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…
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