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.
Singer Gia Bella released her single “Bombs Away” in 2014. In the music video for the track, Gia can be seen on Staten Island. Specifically, you can find her in the loft at 691 Bay Street. The clip, produced by Monstar Films, is just one in a series of music videos set on Staten Island by the production company.
The music video for Brodie Jaymz’s “Here We Go” was partially shot right here on Staten Island last October. You might recognize the restaurant in the opening of the video as Stapleton’s Gatsby’s on the Bay. After that the video shows drone footage that rides down Bay Street. There are also some great shots of the NYC skyline.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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”
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...
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...