Pre-Production Resources

New York State is home to one of the largest and most experienced pools of talent and film crews anywhere in the country. With Ulster County’s proximity to New York, many experienced industry professionals call Ulster County home. Long-term efforts by the Hudson Valley Film Commission and the Woodstock Film Festival form the backbone for a thriving network of production, post-production resources and supporting services, such as set designers, art directors, construction specialists, carpenters, caterers and landscapers.

Use the below to learn more about local production resources and businesses. Select from Pre-Production, to Post- Production Resources or utilize the Keyword Search.

Film Research


Capone Productions
Animation & FX, Audio Post-Production, Editing Services, EPK Companies, Music/Sound Composition, Arranging, Audio Services, Music Supervision & Clearance, Film Research, Cinematographers/Directors Of Photography, Storyboards, Equipment, Sales/Rentals, Lighting, Producers, Production Assistants, Production Coordinators, Production Services, Props/Set Scenery, Still Photography, Writers
Capone Productions offers full-service video production from concept through delivery. We specialize in documentaries, corporate videos, music videos, branding videos, EPK's, and social media content. We can also provide specific support at any stage of production or post-production. We have a full location sound package and vastly experienced operators. We have a full camera package including lights and gimbal as well as operators experienced in both verite style documentary shoots and staged shoots. Capone Productions also brings over 20 years of post-production experience to your project. We offer post-production supervision, offline and online editing, compositing, FX, and title design. Via our music studio: Hell's Kitchen Recording, we also offer audio services such as audio mix, VO record, and even music composition or recording.
Circle The Wagons
Music Supervision & Clearance, Film Research, Other Production
Licensing Project Management: Assess, track and negotiate content clearances (personalities, trademark and copyright). Overall production and event project management (music, photos and video clip research, reverse tracking of rights holders, ratesheet / contract negotiation, and procurement of municipalities' ABC licenses).
Huckleberry
Film Research, Producers, Writers
I am a writer, producer, director with 25 years of industry experience in non-fiction and documentary TV and film.
Johnny Studios
Audio Post-Production, Computer Services, Editing Services, Marketing, Audio Services, Camera Assistants, Film Research, Camera Rigs & Mounts: Dollies, Jibs, Generators, Etc., Cinematographers/Directors Of Photography, Lighting, Production Assistants, Production Services, Still Photography, Video Engineers
Event Production, Film and edit Concerts, Musicals, and other theatrical events.
Nostrand Productions
Aerial Photography, Aerial Photography: Drones, Audio Post-Production, Casting, Editing Services, Art Directors & Production Designers, Marketing, Assistant Directors, Audio Services, Music Supervision & Clearance, Camera Assistants, Film Research, Transcript Services, Camera Rigs & Mounts: Dollies, Jibs, Generators, Etc., Location Services, Other Post-Production, Picture Cars, Cinematographers/Directors Of Photography, Costume Design/Wardrobe, Storyboards, Equipment, Sales/Rentals, Other Pre-Production, Grip & Electric Dept., Hair & Make Up, Lighting, Producers, Production Assistants, Production Coordinators, Production Services, Props/Set Scenery, Script Supervisor, Steadicam Owner/Operators, Still Photography, Unit Production Managers, Writers, Other Production
Nostrand Productions is an award-winning digital film and video production company based in Kingston, New York. Nestled upstate within New York’s Hudson Valley, we offer full-service production packages to guide your project or campaign from concept to completion.
Patchface Productions
Aerial Photography: Drones, Casting, Art Directors & Production Designers, Assistant Directors, Audio Services, Camera Assistants, Film Research, Camera Rigs & Mounts: Dollies, Jibs, Generators, Etc., Location Services, Cinematographers/Directors Of Photography, Costume Design/Wardrobe, Storyboards, Other Pre-Production, Grip & Electric Dept., Hair & Make Up, Lighting, Producers, Production Assistants, Production Coordinators, Production Services, Props/Set Scenery, Script Supervisor, Steadicam Owner/Operators, Still Photography, Unit Production Managers, Writers
We specialize in writing and development, all aspects of pre-production and production. Can work with any scale of production and budget. Narrative, documentary and commercial projects are all welcome.
Sort of Satisfactory LLC
Accounting, Completion Guarantees, Insurance, Audio Post-Production, Casting, Editing Services, Music/Sound Composition, Arranging, Film Research, Location Services, Cinematographers/Directors Of Photography, Storyboards, Equipment, Sales/Rentals, Producers, Production Coordinators, Production Services, Steadicam Owner/Operators, Still Photography, Writers
Sort of Satisfactory is an independent creative studio based in upstate New York. Founded by two generalists, S.O.S operates as a nimble and cost-effective solution for forward-thinking brands and agencies that seek enduring creative partnerships. With integrated production abilities and a small core team, S.O.S has the flexibility to scale as needed, bridging the gap between agency sensibilities and production company services. In all of our work we identify key talent from our global network, bringing them on to match the scope of any project that comes our way - that is, if we can't already do it ourselves. At S.O.S we operate with a "we-not-me" mentality positioning ourselves as true collaborators. Taking all project targets into consideration, we develop content that is both visually stunning and impactful. As creators, we take a production-minded approach ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget. Founders, Mik Cooper and Michael Clarke, bring over a decade of experience in the Film and Advertising industry with Mik working primarily as a Producer and Michael working as both a Director and Commercial Photographer. Select clients between them include: ADP, AstraZeneca, Bridgestone, Canon, Champion, Citi, Enterprise, Equinox, Facebook, Google, Lincoln Motor Company, New Balance, Nike, Outdoor Voices, Patagonia, Under Armour, Samsung, The New York Times, Toyota, Tumi, UnitedHealthcare, Walmart, Vogue, Vrbo and many more. We tackle projects of all shapes and sizes. We also own a Sony Venice 2 Package which we subrent in the Hudson Valley.
Trillium Productions
Film Research, Location Services, Other Pre-Production, Writers
Providing location scouting and some casting throughout Ulster County.
Wind Reel & Print LLC
Casting, Assistant Directors, Film Research, Other Pre-Production, Producers, Production Services, Writers, Other Production
JT is a DGA 1st AD, award winning Screenwriter, Producer and Director.
Magic of Derrin Berger
Film Research, Other Pre-Production, Live Special Effects
Magic, illusion and slight of hand special effect consulting illusion and magic prop design and construction live magic performances
Stacey Cormier
Accounting, Completion Guarantees, Insurance, Casting, Computer Services, Assistant Directors, Extra, Film Research, Picture Cars, Storyboards, Talent Agents, Unions & Guilds, Other Pre-Production, Producers, Production Services
DGA Assistant Director