Communicated Content- Rockland County is set to welcome the film industry, as Hudson Valley will witness ‘Lights, Camera, and Action’ again. This will render much-needed support to the local businesses too. Though the film production will take a little time to start, the resumption has already made local businesses start and pick up this month.
Bringing the Rockland County to Business Again
The Rockland County’s town Nyack is set to shoot shows like ‘FBI’ and ‘The Blacklist’. According to the County’s Mayor Don Hammond, “There is an uptick in the businesses in the last few weeks of February with the start of film production. The filming is helping all of our businesses to catch some breath.”
The existing businesses in the town, especially the cafes, saw their funds going up, as the local restaurants and cafes are getting extra funds from the owners. In the words of one of the local business owners Kenan Kapetanovic, “The filming production has brought much crowd to the local cafes. The natives are curious to watch the shooting. So, businesses are gaining a great boost.”
Rockland County is already a multi-faceted filming destination for film shooting. It has numerous historical landmarks, quaint villages, scenic waterfronts, and mountainous parks, with New York City just a few minutes away. Moreover, the county is located in the Mid-Hudson region that makes it a popular filming location. The region is getting busiest with the shows and movies made here. Even the Rockland County film offices work closely with municipalities to ensure production houses have a positive experience.
Filming and Television Industry a Boom for the Rockland County
Rockland County people enjoy a good lifestyle that includes enjoying movies, watching film shooting, and playing casino games for fun, especially online casino games. Even online casinos are legal in the region, with people opting to play with many reputed online casinos like online casino UK. People like to play every type of casino game, right from slots to table games and virtual sports.
The welcome of the entertainment and filming industry with open hands makes the local businesses register a boost compared to other regions. Even these local cafes and restaurants are now earning almost $500 as the inconvenience fee, depending on the shooting.
The Rockland County Film Office makes sure that the crew does not interfere with the public and there is no interference from the locals. It makes the movies or shows production go on smoothly, and the inconvenience fee is already paid, so it’s a win-win situation for everyone.
Moreover, Rockland County alone generated $400,000 on their various properties provided for the film shoots. It has led the place to gain some serious economic benefits in the last few years. It goes like every dollar spent on the ‘film production,’ the county states that almost $4.50 is invested in New York’s economy too. It helps the small business a significant breakthrough, as NY State offers sales tax exemption and tax credits to the Film and Television Industry to shoot in Rockland County and other nearby regions.
Even the County’s Executive Ed Day states, “Film production is the major economic driver for the Rockland County. It helps generate streams of revenue or jobs for the locals. We also work closely with private investors to adapt to new opportunities. It helps in fostering economic growth in the county.”
Many films are scheduled for 2021, which will help the county triple its revenue by the end of this year. The county is also working on the private stage development to meet the increased demand for creative media for enhanced infrastructure.
