NYS Qualified Production Facilities

Receive a 40% film tax credit on qualified below-the-line expenses for productions with budgets over $500K

Complete details on the NYS Film Tax Credit Program can be found here.

Armory Studios 2

With over 90,000 square feet of dedicated studio space, Armory Studios NY houses all departments under one roof:

  • Production Offices
  • Full HVAC
  • Fiber/WiFi
  • Scenic/Construction Shop
  • Equipment Storage
  • Set Decorating
  • HMU Areas
  • Wardrobe Room
  • Dressing Rooms
  • Craft Services
  • Dining Room
  • Bathrooms/Showers
  • Green Rooms
  • 4+ Acres
  • Ample Parking

STUDIO A - Column free stage A offers 30,000 sq. ft. of space with 50' ceiling and load rating up to 5 tons. Tractor-trailers weighing up to 40,000 pounds can load-in on to the main stage. 

STUDIO B - Adjacent to the main stage is the 5,000 sq. ft. stage with 16 feet to bottom of the roof trusses, load-in doors, offices, and use of Armory Studios amenities. 

This production hub, soundstage and base camp is centrally located just off the interstate in the heart of downtown. 

CONTACT:
Ray Legere - Co-Owner - 518-369-4887
Richard Lovrich - Creative Director - 518-461-7493
Donna Pennell - Film Commissioner - 518-312-6909 

 

 

Renaissance Hall

This unique property was formerly Saint Mary's Church. 

UPPER LEVEL - features 8,000 sq. ft., with 30' ceiling. This space is a restored historic church, minus the pews (in storage), and offers plenty of dedicated stage for your production. 

LOWER LEVEL - features 7,800 sq. ft. and includes a full kitchen, craft services station, tables, chairs, and bathrooms.   


Located adjacent to Renaissance Hall is the 8,000 sq. ft. building, known as The Convent, offering:

  • 3 Floors / 16 Private Rooms
  • Production Offices
  • HMU Areas
  • Dressing Rooms
  • Green Room
  • Holding Area
  • Full Kitchen
  • 3 full / 2 half baths 
  • Crew Parking
  • Lot for Trailers & Trucks 

Conveniently located near downtown at 820 Eastern Avenue, Schenectady.

CONTACT:
Sandra Vardine - Owner - 518-431-9911 

Donna Pennell - Film Commissioner - 518-312-6909

 

 

NYS Film Production Credit