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.
Staten Island native James DeMonaco teams up with Edgewater Hall, once again, for his newest drama "Once Upon a Time in Staten Island." DeMonaco's film "Staten Island" shot at Amendment 18, formerly Dock Street, was released in 2009. The crime film features Ethan...
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...
Angelica Divita is an up & coming model and actress hailing from upstate New York. Recently she joined forces with photographer, Uncle Rico, of About The Look Photography. On the Bay Street corridor, the duo shot an entirely new portfolio for the young beauty. For...
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”
Edgewater Hall is a Staten Island landmark that boasts a rich history. 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 as a speakeasy frequented by the Vanderbilts and...
Based in Staten Island, Automobile Film Club of America is a leader in supplying vehicles and equipment for the film industry. Their modern facilities and vast inventory will help to ensure that any filming production runs smoothly. Their 6,000 square foot facility is...
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...
In large cities like New York, graffiti box trucks have inherited the all-city art mantle from the subway train cars of thirty years ago with eye-popping collaborations and solo pieces rolling on rubber wheels and circulating through every neighborhood. They are all...
Stepping into the film industry, Aquehonga Cinema is helping to keep the culture of classic Staten Island films alive. Launching last month by filmmakers David Givens and Davis DiLillo, Aquehonga Cinema began with a screening of silent films. Through their efforts,...