Staten Island Film Locations

Staten Island is a Film Destination!

Staten Island is a Film Destination!

While they say Hollywood and Manhattan are the epicenters for film production, for decades, Staten Island has been an absolute base for filming. It is sort of like we’re “New York’s Mini Hollywood”. Staten Island has experienced several different films – some of which were based predominantly or solely out of this great borough.

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Method Man Uses Edgewater Hall as Backdrop For Music Videos

Method Man Uses Edgewater Hall as Backdrop For Music Videos

With the release of the critically acclaimed album, The Meth Lab, Method Man has released the official music video for his second single “Straight Gutta.” Redman, Hanz On and Streetlife join Wu-Tang Clan’s breakout member in the gritty music video shot on the streets of Staten Island.

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20 Movies That Were Filmed on Staten Island

20 Movies That Were Filmed on Staten Island

Yesterday, we created a blog post in conjunction with ThisWayOnBay.com highlighting 20 movies that were filmed (at least in part) on Staten Island (or highlighting one of it's majestic Bridges.) Many people are already aware that The Godfather and Goodfellas filmed...

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Friends of the People Films at Edgewater Hall

Friends of the People Films at Edgewater Hall

Friends of the People, a sketch comedy series which premiered in 2014, recently filmed scenes at the historic Edgewater Hall on Bay Street. The series is one of many TruTV offerings which have been filmed at the storied venue, and follows on the heels of Mob Wived...

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Mob Wives Season Finale Filmed At Edgewater Hall

Mob Wives Season Finale Filmed At Edgewater Hall

This winter, VH1’s Mob Wives filmed their season 5 finale at the historic Edgewater Hall. The series which has been airing on VH1 since 2011, features prominent Staten Islanders including fan favorites, Angela “Big Ang” Raiola & Renee Graziano.

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Fuzz on the Lens’ Catch of the Day Filmed at Amendment 18.

Fuzz on the Lens’ Catch of the Day Filmed at Amendment 18.

Catch of the Day, a new film by Fuzz on the Lens production recently wrapped production. As seen in the trailer below, a portion of the film was shot at Amendment 18 Bar and Grill. (formerly Dock Street) Space, which is the cellar of the historic Edgewater Hall, has also welcomed film productions like Mike Birbiglia’s Sleepwalk With Me, television shows like Mob Wives, and music videos like Method Man’s “The Meth Lab”

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Staten Island Film Locations: School of Rock

  Project Name: School of Rock (2003) Starring/Featuring: Jack Black Synopsis: A wannabe rock star in need of cash poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school, and tries to turn his class into a rock band. Where on Staten Island was it filmed?: The movie was...

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Victorian Style Loft Edgewater Hall Perfect Filming Location

 Edgewater Hall, with its colorful historic background and landmark status, is an exclusive location for film production. Built in 1876, Edgewater Hall is located at 691 Bay Street. It was built as the original location of Staten Island Savings Bank and was later used...

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