Filming went very well. TTV NYC, INC. filmed pilot for TV series for day and a half. Crew was respectful & responsive to neighbors concerns. Contribution to St. Luke's BA for street lamps.
Newlyweds
December 8
Jason Croy Salon at W.4th & Bank.
Promo for MTV Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. Contribution passed on to the Rattlestick Theater for new writers. Residents complained about early morning noise but pleased by contribution.
Prime
November 1 & other dates
Bleecker & 11th, Abingdon Square Park
Romantic comedy with Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep, Generous contributions.
No problems.
Trust the Man
November (Several Dates)
West 11th & W 4th - other locations Jefferson Restaurant, etc.
Independent Bart Freundlich film with Julianne Moore. Shooting at Village locales. No problems reported. Modest contribution appreciated.
Aquafina Commercial
July 11,12
Bleecker with parking on W. 11th
Morning shoot took longer due to rain. Contribution to WB11 Neighbrs for beautification . Parked large trucks on Hudson.
Little Manhattan
June 4
Commerce , Morton
Large scale shoot. Film about 11 year olds first love. Generous contributions to Morton Street & Bedford Barrow Commerce BAs. Day shoot, cooperative, took no parking & kept the trucks off Barrow .
Lactaid Commercial
May 27
Greenwich Street near 12th
Interior still shoot. Parking taken to unload cows. No complaints.
The Interpreter
May 28
6th Ave, & 13th Street
Interior shoot at Bar Six. Some parking nearby. Small contribution to West 12th St. BA
Synergy- In Good Company —Universal City Studios
May 20
MacDougal & Bleecker
Big scale shoot with Dennis Quaid & Village beauty Scarlett Johansson— so, of course, we love her — great location people & extremely generous contribution — recipients include Washington Square Music Festival, Caring Community, Visiting Neighbors, Greenwich House Piano Fund, Bailey House, Merchant's House Museum.
Pink Panther- MGM
May 21
Abingdon Square area
Shattered glass effect at Jackson Square Pharmacy. Steve Martin on set. Parking along Bank with trucks parked on Hudson. Generous contribution to Waverly Bank 11 Neighbors. No problems on this one.
Hitch— Columbia Pictures
mid May
West 4th & Bank Streets
Big budget shoot with Will Smith in the lead. Very cooperative company — been here before — polite crew. Contribution to be divided between Waverly Bank 11 Neighbors, Greenwich House Piano Fund & St. John's. Responsive location manager — thanks Marce.
Samsung Commercial
April 28
Several locations in Village including 11th Street.
Cooperative company — no complaints. Interior & exterior shoot. Contribution to Waverly Bank 11 Neighbors & Caring Community. Lovely location manager — thanks Karlin.
Law & Order
Criminal Intent
April 26
Interior shoot at 55 Bethune
Took up minimal street parking with most of action inside. Contribution to Greenwich House & Christopher Park.
The Baxter
March 22
Interior of Chumley's, Bedford
Very cooperative company, took very few parking spaces on Bedford and put bid trucks on Hudson Street. Donation for maintenance of trees.
Law & Order
February 10
Eighth Street
No problems with this shoot.
Applebee Ad
January 29
Christopher
Sex & the City
January 30
Perry
Carrie's apartment here, this block the site of lots of filming. Film company always respectiful, many residents are glad it's over.
Dymo Commercial
January 29
Horatio
Most of the filming was done inside and was not disruptive to the neighborhood.
Woody Allen Fall Project
January 26
Pastis at Little West 12th
Uneventful shoot. No reported problems.
Magnum Ice Cream Bar Ad
February 5
West 4th & other sites
Filming by Hungry Man. Quick, non intrusive shoot with no problems
Sex & the City
February 2
Commerce
Unfortunately followed Law & Order & residents displeased. Pleasant crew & quiet shoot. Generous contribution to block association.
Law & Order
January 28
Commerce
Strikes again. Despite assurances that company wanted a better relationship with the community, another disruptive shoot & angry residents. Interfered with garbage pickup and mail delivery. Resident returning from Europe told his cab couldn't go to his home.
Winter's Passing
November 5 & 6
Commerce Street
Shot in & around the Cherry Lane Theatre. Very disruptive — neighbors visibly upset—moved big trucks onto Bedford Street. Contribution to block association.
Saving Face
October 30
Commerce Street
Filmed in & around Cherry Lane late into the night—big trucks on Barrow Street. Contribution to the Block Association.
Merchant Ivory Production
October 11 & November 4
Commerce Street
Heights Production—shot in & around Cherry Lane Theatre late into the night—1am — did not clean up their food area properly—neighbor upset. Returned for clean up shot. Better coordination & less disruption. Moved big trucks to elsewhere, took less parking. Contribution to BA for beautification .
American Express web infomercial
November 3 & November 5
Morton & Hudson
Interior of Morton Street House
Radical Media shoot. Jerry Seinfeld web American Express infomercial. Interesting, non-disruptive. Trucks parked on Hudson & no disturbance on Morton. Unsolicited contribution to BA greatly appreciated.
Tums Commercial
October 10
Commerce Street
Shot at Cherry Lane Theater. Donation to BA. Extremely disruptive shoot that took much longer than anticipated.
House of D
October 6
Waverly & W. 11th — also at Jefferson Library Garden.
Robin Williams flick directed by David Duchovny... not a troublesome shoot, donation to block association.
Law & Order
October 7
W. 4th Street and Sheridan Square
Cheapskate company, known for attitude & no contributions. Great shows, but not great guests. Why do they think the Village looks the way does??? Extremely disruptive occasion...several merchants complained of business impact
Burger King
October 4
Lower Bleecker and Carmine
Mega Shoot, Last Minute Postings. Tiny contribution to BA does not make up for inconvenience to merchants & residents. Unusually disruptive. Again, a shoot on a holiday week-end. Merchants on Carmine & Bleecker deserve a break.
Greenwich Village serves as location for countless movie, television, and commercial film shoots. While these shoots are often annoying (lights, vehicles, noise etc.), many companies are minimally disruptive & contribute to block associations which are primaraily responsible for preserving the ambiance that lures visitors & film makers to our community.
