Syracuse

Syracuse is top destination for film, television and commercial production in New York State. 

The Syracuse Film Office promotes, develops, and increases film & television production in the Central New York region.
 

Why Syracuse?

New York’s $700 million film incentive program is one of the most robust in the nation. The upstate New York region, including Syracuse and Central New York has a Production Tax Credit and Post-Production Tax Credit 10% higher than that of the downstate New York region. The Central New York region also offers an additional local incentive, the Onondaga County Production Rebate incentives for Movies and Entertainment Development (PRIMED) through CNY Arts.

Additionally, Central New York is a budget friendly area with cost effective options regarding accommodations, both hotels and apartment/short-term rentals, dining and catering options, and general cost of living or working. The region also now offers several Qualified Production Facilities as well as a state-of-the-art post-production facilities for any company looking to film in the area. The Syracuse area has a qualified crew available, positive union and guild relationships and an established and growing film infrastructure.