Archive · 25 Sep 2025
NYC Lures Film Productions with Incentives, New Studios
New York City is trying to bring more movies and TV shows to the city by offering big tax breaks.
The state increased the money it gives to production companies.
Also, a new studio called Sunset Pier 94 is being built in Manhattan, with modern soundstages to make filming easier.
These efforts aim to compete with other places and bring jobs and money to NYC's economy.
New York State increased film and TV incentives.
Sunset Pier 94 is Manhattan's first purpose-built soundstages.
Incentives offer up to 40% tax credit.
Sunset Pier 94 studios will start taking bookings in 2026.
The goal is to boost the NYC film and TV industry.
- Who
- New York City, Sunset Studios
- What
- Investing in film and TV production through incentives and new studio construction
- When
- New York expanded tax incentives in May, studios ready in 2026
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- To attract film and TV productions back to NYC
- New York Incentive
- Up to 40% tax credit for qualifying productions
- Sunset Pier 94 Studios
- Manhattan's first purpose-built soundstages
- Studio Completion
- Expected to be ready for bookings January 2026
- Total Sunset Pier 94 Space
- 266,000 sq ft
- Location
- Hudson River, West Side Highway, Manhattan
