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Historically, the natural beauty of Suffolk County, Long Island, has attracted a number of production companies and actors. For example, the movie studio Biograph started filming in 1902 in Bay Shore. Some people are surprised to learn that the Keystone Kops had their start in Bay Shore, as did the early "Our Gang" shows. When Rudolph Valentino blazed across the desert in the 1917 motion picture, "The Sheik," he was in reality blazing across the beach at Montauk.
In recent years, there has been a sharp increase nationwide in television and film production that has created more jobs, more revenues and more opportunities than ever before. Now, more than ever, Suffolk County is ideally positioned to serve the film industry. From Gold Coast mansions to ocean vistas, Suffolk County has the locations ideal for your shoot. See Article, "Luring Movie Stars to Suffolk County."
The Suffolk County Film Office is the official "link" of the county to the motion picture and television industry. This website is but one resource to assist you. Whatever the size of your film project, Suffolk County is there to support your efforts.
Call Michelle at (631) 853-4834 for more information or click on the following links:
www.suffolkcountyfilmcommission.com
www.suffolkartsandfilm.com
Current Events:
Calling All Suffolk County Artists! The Artist Next Door is an exhibition and registry project celebrating the Arts in Suffolk County. This event takes place from May 2nd to May 30th and is located at the Mills Pond House Gallery (660 Route 25A in St. James). Entry deadline is April 13, 2009 and the entry fee is $10.00. The entry form may be downloaded here and it must be filled out and returned to STAC via email to SuffolkRegistry@stacarts.org as an attachment.
The Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council has a couple of very special exhibits coming up in 2009! The BAHC has partnered with the North Shore Heritage Center to present "Cafe Fridays at the Heritage Center" featuring The East End Trio and more, as well as "Kids Club at the Heritage Center" featuring Tom Stock (puppeteer), Johnny Cuomo (storyteller), Chip Bryant (vaudevillian silent clown). For the very latest updates and shows, visit their blog at http://brookhavenarts.blogspot.com/.
The BAHC is looking for you! Do you like to sing? Do you know of an accomplished youth singer? The 15th Annual Choral Festival at Brookhaven (to be held from June 29 to July 4, 2009) is looking for singers and sponsors. There will be something for everyone with this festival...including fireworks! Click here for brochure and additional information.
The PAC are planning the first ever Long Island based "GREEN ART FESTIVAL". This unique, exciting, educational and timely event will promote artists from all over the tri-state area while focusing on Recycled Art and the Green Movement.
Over the next year, The Patchogue Village of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Patchogue Medford Library and the Patchogue Arts Council will be working on a community quilt project to demonstrate our desire for and to promote peace in our community and beyond. The first meetings will be informational in nature and will take place at on March 5 - 2PM and March 19 - 7PM at the Patchogue Medford Library. The finished product will be unveiled to the community in Nov 2009 and will then travel throughout the Patchogue Medford community. Ultimately the finished work will be displayed at The Patchogue Medford Theater for the Performing Arts. Interested individuals and groups should contact: patmedquilt@gmail.com
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