BEHIND THE CAMERA: Erie County Director of Environment and Planning Tom Hersey
Cindy Abbott Letro interviews Erie County Director of Environment and Planning Tom Hersey on the economic impact of the film industry in Western New York.
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FILMED IN WNY: “Bad Cupid” Gets Digital Release February 12th, 2021
Los Angeles, CA – January 19, 2021 – Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American rights to the unique romantic comedy feature BAD CUPID. BAD CUPID will be available to rent and own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February […]
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THE LATEST BEHIND THE CAMERA: Buffalo Film Works Adds 80,000 Sq.Ft. Studio The Line Up
(January 4th, 2021) On the latest “Behind The Camera” host Cindy Abbott Letro sat down with Buffalo Film Works Kevin Callahan (CEO), Jennifer O’Neill (CFO), and George Pittas (COO) to talk about the latest updates at the active complex which will soon feature an 80,000 square foot qualified production space slated to open this spring. […]
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FILMED IN WNY: “The True Adventures of Wolfboy” Opens To Rave Reviews
(November 10th, 2020) Filmed throughout Western New York in the Summer of 2017 “The True Adventures of Wolfboy” has finally received it’s release with rave reviews in The New York Times, NY Post, The L.A. Times and many others. Irish Central has identified actress Eve Hewson’s role in the film as a career best. Indiewire […]
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WNY COVID Production Guidelines Announced by Governor’s Film Office
(November 10th, 2020) New York State has released industry-specific guidance for Media Production during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Media Production”). Media Production Master Guide: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/MediaProduction_MasterGuidance.pdf This industry specific guidance includes: Summary Guidance, detailed guidance with an affirmation link, and a business safety plan template. Each business or entity must develop […]
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Another Major Studio Facility Coming to Buffalo Niagara
(October 29, 2020) Buffalo, NY – – With Buffalo’s film industry potential on the rise, a new project to develop a 27-acre parcel into world-class studio facilities is headed to the city. Buffalo Studios CEO, founder and Grand Island native Matt Fleckenstein announced the project today at the new site location on South Park Avenue. […]
read more »FRAUD ALERT: DO NOT ACCEPT JOB OFFERS FROM BANDIDOS FILMS & ADAM MORGAN
FRAUD ALERT- Local Law Enforcement Officials informed the Buffalo Niagara Film Office of the following fraud being perpetrated locally. If you receive an email from Adam Morgan regarding a PA job for Bandidos Films do not engage – A few locals have cashed a check from this individual and have been held responsible once the […]
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Addison Henderson’s “G.O.D.” Wins Best Screen Play at American Black Film Festival
(September 1st, 2020) Produced by Night Owl Republic Films and filmed in entirely in Western New York using an all W.N.Y. Crew, Buffalo native Addison Henderson’s “G.O.D.” (Givers of Death) has taken home the Best Screenplay award at the prestigious Miami based American Black Film Festival, which went virtual this year do to COVID. Henderson […]
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