Suffolk County Film Commission

08/29/2026

Happy National Cinema Day! 🍿🎬🎥

On this day especially, we would like to celebrate all the cinemas across Suffolk County who help bring the magic of movies to our local community!

07/27/2026

Last Wednesday, the Suffolk County Film Commission conducted a site visit at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. This 261-seat theater in Bay Shore hosts a variety of entertainment events and made for the perfect location to discuss how to promote the County as the premier destination for filming.

We would like to give a special thank you to Frank Boulton for hosting us and for the tour of the newly refurbished theater!

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting in a couple of months!

07/21/2026

Please be advised that a meeting of the Suffolk County Film Commission will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:30am.

The meeting will be held at the Boulton Center of Performing Arts, 37 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY.

The Suffolk County Film Commission has resumed the ability for the public to provide comment at the public portion of the meeting. To attend please RSVP to [email protected]. Public comment may also be emailed to [email protected]. The Minutes of the Meeting will be posted on the Suffolk County Film Commission website.
https://suffolkcountyfilmcommission.com/

07/15/2026

The 31st Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Stony Brook Medicine, returns to the Staller Center for the Arts from July 16–25! This year’s incredible lineup features 36 independent films from 23 countries, live filmmaker Q&As and exclusive special events.
Experience 10 days of world-class global cinema right here on campus. Current SBU students receive free admission to the festival through SB Engaged.
View the full schedule and secure your passes: https://gosbu.co/45Zspiu

07/07/2026

https://ln.run/48Hour2026

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🔴⚪🔵

Today, we celebrate the freedom, unity, and spirit of independence that have shaped our nation for 250 years. 🦅

Suffolk County Film Commission wishes everyone a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday. Whether you're gathering with family and friends or attending a community celebration, please celebrate responsibly and have a wonderful Independence Day!

#250

Image: Drafting the Declaration of Independence, Alonzo Chappel, 1857, Oil on Canvas, The Heckscher Museum of Art

06/12/2026

National Endowment for the Humanities Application for Media projects closes June 25, 2026. Follow link for details & good luck.

https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/0fa7f446-bb8d-4ef8-8f34-b1e0e36e1dd0?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=closing_date

Read detailed information about this funding opportunity.

06/09/2026

On Friday, the Suffolk County Film Commission had the pleasure of getting a tour of the renovated Sunset Theater in Westhampton Beach! For more than just watching movies, Sunset Theater creates an experience for guests. There are 2 beautiful theaters, along with an outdoor space for live music and a piano bar on the second floor.

The Suffolk County Film Commission works hard to support and promote filming across the County. They also advise the County on programs and opportunities that strengthen economic growth in our County through film, film festivals, and places where Suffolk County citizens can watch and enjoy film.

06/03/2026

Please be advised that a meeting of the Suffolk County Film Commission will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 10:30am.

The meeting will be held at the Sunset Theater, 2 Brook Road, Westhampton Beach, NY.

The Suffolk County Film Commission has resumed the ability for the public to provide comment at the public portion of the meeting. To attend please RSVP to [email protected]. Public comment may also be emailed to [email protected]. The Minutes of the Meeting will be posted on the Suffolk County Film Commission website.
https://suffolkcountyfilmcommission.com/

06/01/2026

The NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development will have a second window for the 2026 New York State Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program. It will open on Monday, July 13, 2026, 10 am and close on November 12, 2026, 4 pm (pending availability of funds). Principal and ongoing photography must begin within 180 days of initial application submission. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the time on the DocuSign of the project summary. Please follow the below link for details.

https://esd.ny.gov/new-york-state-independent-film-production-tax-credit-program