After the film or show is released, the region will see a second surge of tourism from people interested in seeing where it was filmed, Rottkamp said. The Film Commission estimates the second quarter of this year, in which more than $25 million in economic impact is estimates, film projects accounted for 12,000 hotel room nights. The former IBM site's proximity to Fishkill's strip of hotels has been touted as selling point for bringing the studio in. In addition to the direct impact of employing local individuals and businesses, those economic totals tie in with tourism, according to Dutchess Tourism CEO Melaine Rottkamp.ĭuring productions, film crews will stay in local hotels and spend money in the area. It's a record that is unlikely to stand: The Film Commission is estimating the first half of 2021 alone has generated more than $37 million. The film industry generated a record $46 million for the region in 2019. Local production is more than a neat bit of conversation and curiosity regarding which star may be filming down the street. Michelson said the process is being handled by the site's developer, National Resources. It does not appear to have been yet presented to the town board and Supervisor Nicholas D'Alessandro did not return inquiries. The plan is still pending the town approvals process. However, Michelson and Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission, have said the East Fishkill site differentiates itself as new construction purposefully built as a studio, rather than a structure converted from a previous use. The facility joins a growing number of film studios in the Mid Hudson Valley. I'm bringing drama - Hollywood, what I know to be Hollywood, to the East Coast." Michelson said. That, officials say, would solidify not only regular jobs for local tradespeople, but also a revenue source for the hospitality industry. Past coverage: Film studio in Dutchess: Plan expected for East Fishkill iPark facility this monthĪt a time when the region is seeing a boom in interest from short-term, but major, film and television productions, the studio could serve as a fixture to perpetuate that interest for years, if not decades to come. Here's how iPark, Amazon, KingDome may shape its future.īeacon: Does Beacon need hotel rooms? Proposed development would boost tourism, businesses say
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