Southampton Inn & Steve Levy to Host Reception for East End Film Production Task Force December 4, 2008
November 30, 2008
County Executive Steve Levy and the Suffolk County Film Commission To Host East End Elected Officials and Chambers of Commerce Cocktail Reception Networking Event to Focus on Film/TV Production on the East End December 4, 2008, 5- 7 p.m., Southampton Inn, Southampton
(Long Island, N.Y.) Celebrating a successful year of extraordinary economic activity generated by the film production industry on the East End and recognizing the efforts of elected officials to make it happen, County Executive Steve Levy and the Suffolk County Film Commission, in cooperation with the East End Production Task Force, will welcome elected officials, Chambers of Commerce and business owners to a special “Thank You” networking cocktail reception, Thursday, December 4 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Southampton Inn, 91 Hill Street. Southampton.
The event will feature several guest speakers including Mitchell Kriegman, Co-owner, East Hampton Studios and Moke McGowan, President, Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Representatives from HRH Resorts, The Enclave Inn, Nichol’s Restaurant, Grant Wilfley Casting and Watermill Lumber will also share their positive experiences and present the benefits of local production in our communities.
There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Brian Naylor of OSO, the Southampton Inn’s new restaurant and half price cocktails throughout the evening. As well, OSO will offer a special 3 course menu for attendees at only $25 per person. For dinner reservations call 631-283-1166.
Interested attendees and those who would like to share their experiences should RSVP by November 26, 2008 to Janet Scheel, 631-853-4747 or email janet.scheel (at) suffolkcountyny.gov
As the Eastern part of Long Island offers some of the most incredible light and scenic backdrops for film production and New York State and County tax credits make shooting here so financially desirable, it is no surprise that more and more producers are shooting on the East End.
In recent months, our villages and hamlets have served as the setting for a number of television and film productions including the feature film Paper Man, episodes of the runaway hit TV show Gossip Girl, potential new series such as Barry Sonnenfeld’s Suburban Shootout and Royal Pains and production work for such shows as Saturday Night Live and the popular PBS series, It’s a Big, Big World.
Their production crews often number over 100 personnel who will stay at our hotels and inns, rent homes and locations, shop in our supermarkets, farm stands and stores and dine in our restaurants. Consequently, each shoot has an enormous economic impact on the communities in which production takes place. Therefore, the East End Production Task Force was created to not only promote film and television on the East End but to work with local legislators on making the whole process as desirable as possible and avoiding public inconvenience.
The members of the Task Force are Michelle Isabelle- Stark Director of the Office of Film and Cultural Affairs in the Department of Economic Development and Workforce Housing; Mitchell Kriegman, Co-Owner East Hampton Studios; Lenny Stucker, CEO, TalentWorks International; Lora Fox, Owner, East End Production Services and Isabella Rupp, Owner, Rupp Productions.
For further information contact Janet Scheel, 631-853-4747 or email janet.scheel (at) suffolkcountyny.gov
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