New York State Governor's Office for Film & TV

About Us

You''ve got plenty of good reasons to call the New York State Governor''s Office for Motion Picture and Television Development first. Here''s what we can do to make your next film, television, video or commercial production stay on track:

Provide free access to more than 30,000 images in our own location library
Offer you location research across the state
Interface with film offices from Buffalo to the Hamptons
Advise you on securing permission to shoot at public facilities, from armories, airports, railroads and highways to parks, bridges and subways
Provide liaison services with federal, state and local governments
Share our extensive network of professional vendors and services
Inform you of the many tax breaks available in New York City and State.

Plus, in New York City, you get free permits, free police support and free parking.