New York City is the second-largest production market in the United States and the largest market for episodic television outside California. Stage capacity in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island City keeps year-round scripted work moving alongside a heavy commercial and documentary slate.
Documentary · Lighting · Brooklyn, NY
Shooting in Brooklyn, NY, we're looking for a skilled Gaffer to join our independent documentary production for an estimated 10-12 days of work, primarily spread across late Octobe...
Documentary · Locations · Brooklyn, NY
We're gearing up for a 1-2 day shoot in Brooklyn, NY, around November 10, 2026, for a thought-provoking independent documentary project. This film explores the hidden stories withi...
Feature Film · Art Department · New York, NY
A visceral sci-fi thriller exploring what happens when memory becomes currency needs a talented Art Department Assistant. This independent production, a feature film, is seeking a ...
Web Series · Directing · New York, NY
Seeking a Director for an independent web series, a character-driven comedy-drama about five friends navigating adulthood in New York City. We are looking for someone with a strong...
Documentary · Lighting · Brooklyn, NY
An independent production is seeking a senior Gaffer to lead our lighting team for an upcoming documentary series focusing on the vibrant, underground music scene in Brooklyn. This...
Corporate Video · Directing · New York, NY
Seeking a Director for a 1-day corporate video shoot planned for the second half of October 2026. This is a deferred pay position for an independent production. We're creating a sh...
Feature Film · Color Grading · Remote
Seeking a talented Senior Colorist to join our independent production, starting as early as late October or early November 2026 for an upcoming feature film. This is a dramatic thr...
Commercial · Directing · New York, NY
We're launching a visually striking commercial for an independent client, a project with a vibrant, energetic tone that will blend compelling storytelling with dynamic visuals. Thi...
Web Series · Color Grading · Brooklyn, NY
Our upcoming independent web series, a dark sci-fi thriller exploring identity in a dystopian future, needs a skilled entry-level Colorist. This project is visually driven, with a ...
Feature Film · Locations · Brooklyn, NY
Filming a character-driven independent feature in Brooklyn, NY, primarily in October 2026, we're seeking an experienced Locations Manager. This is a gritty, grounded urban drama wi...
Pilot · Production · New York, NY
Seeking a Gaffer for an independent sci-fi drama pilot shooting approximately 2-3 days in October 2026, offering a revenue share partnership. We're building a visually striking nar...
Web Series · VFX · Brooklyn, NY
We need a passionate VFX Artist to join our independent web series project starting pre-production in November 2026. This is an exciting, character-driven horror series with surrea...
Web Series · Screenwriting · Brooklyn, NY
Seeking a Senior Screenwriter for an upcoming independent web series, a dark comedy exploring the absurdities of the gig economy. Our project blends sharp dialogue with quirky, cha...
Commercial · Production Design · Brooklyn, NY
We're shooting a vibrant commercial for an innovative tech product, aiming for a clean, modern aesthetic with a touch of playful creativity. Think sleek lines, dynamic color accent...
Music Video · Lighting · New York, NY
Seeking a senior Gaffer for an upcoming independent music video shoot in New York City. This project is for an emerging indie artist, featuring a vibrant, high-energy pop track wit...
Feature Film · VFX · Brooklyn, NY
Seeking a mid-level VFX Artist for an upcoming independent feature film shooting in Brooklyn, NY. This is a paid position, offering $200-400/day, with work expected to begin around...
Corporate Video · Lighting · New York, NY
A small independent production company is looking for a dedicated Lighting Assistant for an upcoming corporate video project. This project will be a short, professional piece highl...
Pilot · Directing · New York, NY
Filming for an independent pilot production will take place in New York, NY, with principal photography scheduled for 10-12 days over October 2026. We're seeking a skilled, mid-lev...
Corporate Video · Screenwriting · New York, NY
An independent production team is seeking a talented screenwriter to join us for an engaging corporate video project based in New York, NY. We're looking for someone creative who c...
Documentary · Editing · Brooklyn, NY
An impactful documentary feature exploring the unique culture and challenges of competitive urban cycling in Brooklyn needs a dedicated Assistant Editor to join our post-production...
Commercial · Camera · Brooklyn, NY
Seeking a Senior Camera Operator for an upcoming independent commercial shoot in Brooklyn, NY. This project is a visually driven, high-energy commercial for a new tech product, foc...
Corporate Video · Editing · New York, NY
An independent production team is seeking a talented mid-level Editor to join our upcoming corporate video project. This is a passion project for a non-profit client, focused on sh...
Web Series · Color Grading · New York, NY
Our independent web series, a dark comedy exploring urban anxieties through a unique lens, is seeking a talented Senior Colorist to join our post-production team. This project feat...
Music Video · Lighting · Brooklyn, NY
An independent production is seeking a talented Gaffer to lead our lighting team for an upcoming music video project. This dynamic video features a rising indie-pop artist, blendin...
New York pairs major studio facilities with location-rich neighborhoods, a deep documentary and commercial economy, and a state tax credit program that anchors episodic series here. Most crew live within the five boroughs or northern New Jersey, and unit moves between stage and location are part of the daily workflow.
Rates in New York follow IATSE Local 52 and Local 600 scale on union work, with significant variation between Tier 1 features, episodic, and commercial. Non-union rates concentrate in indie, branded content, and documentary. Always confirm union status, kit fee, and overtime structure (1.5x after 8, 2x after 12) before accepting.
The New York State Film Tax Credit Program incentivizes productions to shoot and post in-state, which directly supports the volume of episodic series, features, and post-production work that hires local crew. Most large-scale episodic series filming in NYC qualify through this program.
Silvercup Studios and Kaufman Astoria Studios in Long Island City, Steiner Studios at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and York Studios in the Bronx represent the largest stage capacity. Smaller stages and location-based shoots fill the rest of the slate.
Yes. NYC leans heavily on episodic, commercial, and documentary work with strong location shooting. LA carries more feature and studio-system production with a deeper stage and post infrastructure. Unions, rate cards, and call structures differ between the two coasts.