Film Albany

05/07/2022

Film Schenectady on Twitter

https://twitter.com/filmschenectady/status/1522900122220343297?s=21&t=eKtUHyvL8CfLgDZyz2cbRA

““MONKEY” - Now Casting”

05/06/2022

Thank you WTEN for promoting filming in the capital region, but more importantly, Brendan Fahy Bequette Scholarship. We are so grateful!

05/05/2022

Check out this morning’s newspaper!!

05/05/2022

Another superstar from Youth FX

05/04/2022

Dave Chappelle Attacked Onstage During Hollywood Bowl Performance, Arrest Made

This is beyond crazy!!
https://www.indiewire.com/2022/05/dave-chappelle-attacked-hollywood-bowl-performance-1234722065/

A man rushed the stage and tackled Chappelle during his Netflix Is a Joke performance at the storied LA venue.

05/04/2022

New Exhibit Feature: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment | The New York State Museum

This is going to be terrific, cannot wait for it to open!!
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/news/timbuctoo-gerrit-smiths-experiment

In 1846, New York State enacted a law requiring African American men to own $250 worth of property to vote. To circumvent this unjust law, radical abolitionist Gerrit Smith gave away 120,000 acres of land in Essex and Franklin Counties, New York, to 3,000 free Black men, thereby qualifying them to v...

05/04/2022

For all you Star War Fans!

05/04/2022

I can definitely see this as a location!
Albany Skyway….

05/03/2022

Film

I just want to share some specific numbers with all of you that we added to the Discover Albany Annual Report that was just published. In 2021 our little Film Albany microsite had 6,377 hits. We had over 270 inquiries that came into our office that we serviced and/or recommended to our film colleagues. We produced more than 10,000 guest rooms and established a mission statement. Some of those productions found locations within the capital region but kept a large part of their economic spending with us. YUP, we are absolutely on everyone's radar. You should be proud!! Thank you, everyone!

www.filmalbany.com

Information on Film Albany

05/03/2022

Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day

And just like that May is upon us. That means the Capital Region & Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day will be here in the blink of an eye on May 19. If you were waiting a little while longer to register, please do not do that. Our January event sold out and had a waiting list. Your registration fee of $49 will include all of the day's educational panels, AM/PM breaks, and a delicious lunch catered by Mazzone's. If you are in the film/tv industry OR you are thinking about getting into this crazy industry OR you just want to see what the heck all this production buzz is about here in the capital region, this is the event for you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
How about this lineup?

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Cinema - Where Are We Now? - Moderated by Paul Grondahl, featuring Sam Caldwell, MBA, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Vice President Diversity and Inclusion, UAlbany; Dien Vo, an independent filmmaker, and multimedia artist as well as Faculty in Film and Media Studies, Bard College at Simon's Rock; and Michalina Scorzelli, Award-winning Actor, Director, and Producer.

Amplifying Stories Through Music moderated by our very own Grammy Award-Winning Albany Symphony Conductor David Alan Miller. Panelists will include Mark Baechle, Composer, Orchestrator, Editor, Sound Designer, Professor at Bard; Nathaniel Reichman, Grammy-nominated Producer, and Mixer; and Joanna Starling, Music Supervisor.

Infusing the Local Economy, moderated by Jay Cloutier, Discover Albany - featuring Vic Christopher, Clark Hospitality; Ray Legere, Armory Studios NY, Jillian Fisher, Location Manager, and one other location manager (TBD - based on their schedule)

American High - A True Success Story, moderated by Greg Aidala - featuring Will Phelps and Axelle Azoulay of American High.

Achieving Top Notch Post Services Remotely - presented by Post New York Alliance featuring Andrew Bly from Crafty Apes along with Jeremy Beadell and Craig Crawford from Cadence Effects.

Show Me the $ - Financing/Budget - featuring John Hadity of Entertainment Partners.

Inside the Actors Studio - Capital Region Style - featuring Bernadette Quigley and Kevin Craig West, moderated by Beth Davenport of Stockade Works.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsors, Albany Capital Center; FILM COOP; Film Albany, New York Production Alliance; Motion Picture Association; Armory Studios NY, Hodes & Landy; City of Troy; Film Schenectady; Adirondack Film Commission; Hampton Inn Downtown, Capital Saratoga Region, New York State Tourism Industry Association, and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

AND wait for it, we will end our day by presenting Jay Roewe, Sr. Vice President of HBO Los Angeles with our Trailblazer's Award.....We are extremely honored Jay is planning to be here in person to accept.

Networking opportunities will be in abundance at our lunch, sponsored by the Motion Picture Association; and our morning and afternoon break, sponsored by the City of Troy.

(Please note that ticket sales will end on May 12, 2022. No tickets will be sold the day of. They must be purchased ahead of time.)

Come Meet the Trailblazers! Including Jay Roewe, Sr. Vice-President of HBO, Los Angeles, California, How cool is that?

05/03/2022

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2022 Met Gala

Some funky outfits going on!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vogue.com/slideshow/met-gala-best-dressed-2022/amp

Gilded glamour came to life thanks to performers who turned the red carpet into their stage.

05/02/2022

Warrant issued for Alabama corrections officer on charges of permitting or facilitating escape of missing inmate

Sounds like another movie in the making!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/02/us/alabama-vicky-white-casey-white-inmate-search-monday/index.html

An Alabama corrections official who was last seen with a man held on murder charges now has a warrant out for her arrest.

05/02/2022

Bill Murray Gives First Comments on Inappropriate Behavior Complaint: ‘It’s Been Quite an Education for Me’

I had a conversation last week with a colleague in the same situation....
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/bill-murray-being-mortal-suspension-1235255203/#recipient_hashed=b0864340ee348fbf2560ac1f79b6aba25aa2dadd4a0d72e50eeb2ca02cfbc158

Bill Murray has offered his first statement on the suspension of production on “Being Mortal,” which Searchlight Pictures deemed necessary after investigating complaints of inappropriat…

05/02/2022

‘Crush’: How to watch American High’s new LGBTQ movie filmed in Syracuse

Our friends west of us!!

https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2022/04/crush-how-to-watch-american-highs-new-lgbtq-movie-filmed-in-syracuse.html

The teen rom-com is produced by Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne.

05/02/2022

Hollywood's COVID safety measures aren't going away anytime soon. Here's why

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-04-29/hollywoods-covid-safety-measures-arent-going-away-anytime-soon-heres-why

Despite a slowdown in the threat from COVID-19, Hollywood is keeping its safety measures in place

05/01/2022

Country Music Hall Of Fame Ceremony To Proceed Following Naomi Judd’s Death; Wynonna Expected To Attend The Judds’ Induction

https://deadline.com/2022/04/country-music-hall-of-fame-ceremony-to-proceed-following-naomi-judds-death-wynonna-expected-attend-the-judds-induction-1235013809/

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will continue with its medallion ceremony on Sunday, May 1st in Nashville following news of the death of country music icon Naomi Judd, who, along with her…

04/30/2022

A Rare Gilded Age Gem in Manhattan Lists for $33 Million

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/g39786513/lanier-house-gilded-age-mansion-nyc-listing/

Even Mrs. Astor would have been impressed by this opulent property, which is one of New York's largest single-family residences.

04/29/2022

Jurassic World Dominion | Official Site | June 10, 2022

Love this series!!

https://www.jurassicworld.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwma6TBhDIARIsAOKuANzyUTlzObbUjyQhfyVLfCCnijaoaSu9C4TBCb4JmSwLYFJ8LUdUzJgaAmZHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The epic conclusion of the Jurassic era. Official movie site for Jurassic World Dominion. Watch the trailer here. In theaters June 10, 2022.

04/29/2022

Overit's Adam Clairmont has an ear for the film industry - Albany Business Review

Adam Clairmont and the entire team at Overit Media have been great partners to Film Albany and Hollywood for sure!
#capitalregionproud
#theyarepros
https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2022/04/27/adam-clairmont-overit-film-production-adr.html?utm_content=1651152042&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin

Adam Clairmont knew he wanted to be a sound engineer when he first read about the profession in the book “Jurassic Park.” Now, as studio manager at Overit, he works on sonic branding, audiobooks, and even award-winning films like “CODA."

04/28/2022

COVID-19 Testing | COVID Compliance | CineMedics CNY | Syracuse, NY

Shout to Heather Drake Bianchi and all her peeps at Cinemedics CNY....a premiere COVID testing service that will make your life a whole lot easier. They do stellar work and make sure every single production team is safe! AND when a client from LA brings your company to them, that is quite a testimonial!
#FollowTheScience
#KeepEveryoneHealthy

https://www.cinemedicscny.com/

Cinemedics CNY, LLC | Mobile medical services, COVID Compliance services, COVID-19 rapid testing based out of the Central New York area

04/28/2022

Costume Designers Fight for Pay Equity by Sharing Wage Discrepancies

https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/costume-designers-fight-pay-equity-by-sharing-wage-discrepancies-1235242404/#recipient_hashed=b0864340ee348fbf2560ac1f79b6aba25aa2dadd4a0d72e50eeb2ca02cfbc158&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Artisans&utm_content=347098_04-27-2022&utm_term=278693

Costume designers have ratcheted up their long-running battle for pay equity, using the awards season spotlight and a starry guild video released last month to amplify their message. Backstage foll…

04/27/2022

MICHALINA SORZELLI AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/ACTOR Creating Motion Picture films and Content for Television

And our Film Industry Day just keeps getting better. We have confirmed Michalina Scorzelli to be part of our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Cinema - Where Are We Now? panel. Michalina is an award-winning actor, director, producer, AND did you also know she just happens to be her husband's race car crew chief? That is a Renaissance woman indeed. We look forward to having Michalina as part of our day. I know you will too!
https://michalinascorzelli.com/

Michalina Scorzelli is an Award Winning Director, Producer and Actor. A women in Film creating motion picture films and content for Television.

04/27/2022

This amazing auction item, CAPITAL MOVIE LOCATION TOUR, for TEN, makes a great OUTING for your entire OFFICE. A three hour excursion around town includes stops at the world's largest motion picture archives, stories of our favorite movie locations shot right here, with cocktails and coffee, led by industry guests. All for a great cause: 13 arts orgs who bring LIFE to our downtown Capital Region. Nothing quite like the motion picture biz, so bid early and often! Ends Friday, April 29th https://albanywinefest.com/auction-coming-soon/

04/27/2022

Robert Pattinson is returning for ‘The Batman’ sequel 🦇

I saw Batman starring Robert Pattinson over the weekend. He was absolutely outstanding....AND it was very dark....however, I could not stop watching.
https://twitter.com/i/events/1519049372134084608?s=20

He is vengeance—again. Robert Pattinson will suit up as the caped crusader for a sequel to “The Batman.”

04/27/2022

I love this!! AND IT IS FREE - Cool beans!
Step back in time to Albany in the Gilded Age! The 23rd Annual Albany History Fair: "Albany in the Gilded Age" returns to Historic Cherry Hill on Sunday, May 1. Plan your afternoon with this schedule of hands-on activities, displays and presentations featuring Gilded Age clothing, live music and more.

04/27/2022

Film Albany and Discover Albany colleagues all wear jeans today to support you!!
#neverforgotten

04/26/2022

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn in Starz’s ‘Gaslit’: TV Review

This looked extremely interesting to me....
I can hardly recognize Sean Penn.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/gaslit-tv-review-1235133689/

Based on the podcast 'Slow Burn,' the drama focuses on the lesser-known stories around the Watergate scandal.

04/25/2022

That's My Time

Not only is Greg Aidala moderating our American High: A True Success Story, at our Capital Region & Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day, he has his own radio gig that focuses on the capital region. I hope you will check it out!

'That's My Time' hosted by Greg Aidala

Saturday Mornings

9-10am

MAGIC 100.5FM and 590AM - station's in the Albany, NY area.

*The show can also be streamed here too:
https://www.albanymagic.com/2022/03/07/thats-my-time/

W: thatsmytimeshow.com

A super fun talk show.with GREG AIDALA Saturday mornings from 9-10 a.m. onMAGIC 100.5FM and 590AM Upcoming Shows: April 2nd CHRIS ONORATO Weekday Morning Anchor (NBC / NewsChannel 13 Albany, New York) April 9th KATE BURNS Director of Health & Wellness at Siena Co

04/25/2022

Put on your thinking caps my Film Albany FB friends. Does anyone know of a capital region hospital, medical facility or outpatient surgery center that would be open to a film production filming there? Please let me know, thank you kindly!

04/24/2022

16 Beautiful Movies That Will Give You a Virtual Dose of Nature

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2020/03/nature-movies-quarantine-watch-list?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=vf&utm_mailing=VF_CH_042322&utm_medium=email&bxid=5feb94207d250519565c524a&cndid=63336353&hasha=034d459b0157aea7bd48be2375d2f318&hashb=1080f697f2619b053e761dea651b4921acb5c8eb&hashc=b0864340ee348fbf2560ac1f79b6aba25aa2dadd4a0d72e50eeb2ca02cfbc158&esrc=bouncexmulti_first&mbid=mbid%3DCRMVYF012019&source=EDT_VYF_NEWSLETTER_0_COCKTAIL_HOUR_ZZ&utm_campaign=VF_CH_042322&utm_term=VYF_Cocktail_Hour

For those who are quarantined and miss the outside world.

04/24/2022

Betty Gilpin Says She Was Accidentally Left in a Body Bag on ‘Law and Order’ Set

Guys,
I am still in here!!
https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/betty-gilpin-body-bag-law-and-order-1234719007/

The “Gaslit” star got her start playing a corpse on the hit network procedural.

04/22/2022

Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day

Let's highlight another outstanding educational panel that will be happening at our Capital Region & Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day - Come Meet the Trailblazers! Infusing the Local Economy is being sponsored by Armory Studios NY. Panelists will include Ray Legere of Armory Studios, NY, Vic Christopher of Clark Hospitality, and Jillian Fisher, Location Manager. Ray and Vic will be great resources on what sort of local economic benefits a production does bring into a community. Both of them have just recently worked with HBO and other production companies. Jillian will be bringing the location manager's perspective to this lively discussion on best practices in working with a city. Right now we are inching to half of the tickets being sold out to keep everyone safe during the event. Tickets will be not available the day of. If you want to be part of this sensational day, I would not delay!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-region-and-adirondack-film-alliance-industry-day-tickets-287860928787
Filmschenectady
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Adirondack Film Festival
Stockade Works
Lumberyard
UPWIFT Members Page
New York Women in Film & Television

Come Meet the Trailblazers! Including Jay Roewe, Sr. Vice-President of HBO, Los Angeles, California, How cool is that?