Resource Library
Everything an out-of-town DP or producer needs to know before shooting in New York City.
March 29, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
Why NYC Crews Cost Less Than You Think: A Budget Guide for Out-of-Town DPs
How to hire local NYC crew for your next shoot — day rates, agencies, union rules, and the real cost comparison vs. bringing your own team.
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March 29, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
Insurance for NYC Film Shoots: What’s Actually Required vs What Brokers Upsell
MOME requires $1M CGL with the City as additional insured. NYCHA needs $2M. Your COI must be filed 48 hours before your permit application. Here’s what you actually need.
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March 29, 2026
On-Set Intelligence
Power & Electrical for NYC Film Shoots: Generator, Tie-In, or Both?
How to power a film set in NYC — generators, building tie-ins, FDNY permits, DOB electrical codes, and the decision framework for every shoot size.
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March 29, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
Brooklyn vs Manhattan for Film Production: A DP’s Decision Guide
The real difference between shooting in Brooklyn and Manhattan isn’t aesthetics — it’s logistics. Parking, load-in, studio availability, crew travel, and neighborhood cooperation, compared borough by borough.
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March 28, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
Flying Into JFK With Camera Gear: What Every DP Needs to Know
You’ve booked the shoot. Flights are locked. Now you’re staring at four Pelican cases, a camera bag, and a pile of V-mount batteries, wondering what’s going to make it through JFK in one piece. The generic “tips for flying with camera gear” articles won’t help you here. This is what you actually need to know […]
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March 28, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
NYC Union Rules for Non-Union Shoots: What Corporate Video Producers Need to Know
Is NYC Really a ‘Union City’ — and What Does That Mean for Your Corporate Shoot? New York City is one of the most heavily unionized production markets in the United States. That’s not an exaggeration — it’s the reality that shapes every hiring decision on a NYC shoot, whether you’re running a feature film […]
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March 28, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreements: Which Tier Fits Your NYC Production?
If you’re producing in NYC and want to cast SAG-AFTRA talent, you don’t have to pay full theatrical rates. SAG-AFTRA offers four budget-tier agreements designed for smaller productions — and most NYC producers either don’t know all four exist or can’t figure out which one applies to their project. This is the decision tree. Budget […]
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March 28, 2026
NYC Production Resource Library
NYC Film Permits: The Complete Guide for Out-of-Town Producers
If you’re a DP or producer flying into New York City for a shoot, the permit process is probably somewhere between I’ll figure it out later and this seems like it might be a nightmare. Both instincts are partially right. The good news: NYC actually makes filming relatively accessible compared to most major cities. The […]
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