Applicants are required to shoot on a stage at one of the facilities listed below. If you are using any non-stage locations owned by the facility, you should contact the Film Office.

A map of Regions in New York State is available here. The Soundstage Directory below can be filtered by Region and is searchable by County, Region and any field.

*Any soundstage meeting the definition of a Qualified Production Facility (“QPF”), as that term is defined in Section 24 of the Tax Law, may request to be listed on this website. The New York State Department of Economic Development (the “Department”) does not endorse or recommend any QPF listed on this website, or make any guarantees as to the safety or fitness of any QPF for any particular project or purpose. In no event shall the Department be liable for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage arising from your use of a QPF.

As New York State reopens, industry-specific guidance for Media Production has been released as part of Phase Four of the New York Forward regional phased reopening plan.

This industry specific guidance includes: Summary Guidance, Detailed Guidance with an affirmation link, and a Business Safety Plan Template. Please refer to the links below for detailed information and guidelines on when Phase Four will begin and on operating legally and safely in your region.