11 Iconic Film Locations in NYC
4. The Unisphere
If you find yourself in NYC’s Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, be sure to check out the massive metal sculpture known as “The Unisphere”. It’s shaped like the earth, making it the world’s second-largest globe. However, you may remember it was destroyed by a crashing UFO at the end of the first “Men in Black” movie.
Looking for an eclectic space in Flushing, Queens for one of your characters to call home? Then how about this two-floor vintage-style daylight studio with plenty of distinction and charm.
5. The Guggenheim Museum
While we’re on the subject of the first “Men in Black” movie, you may remember the opening chase scene. When Will Smith chases a runaway space alien along the exterior of the uniquely shaped Guggenheim Museum. This is one of those iconic film locations in NYC that you won’t easily forget!
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6. Tiffany’s
Being one of the names synonymous with high-end jewelry, Tiffany’s is also a famous filming location featured in the Audrey Hepburn film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. Side note: the turquoise blue that they’re known for is best seen in person! In fact, you’ll get your fill of it if you look into the windows like Hepburn’s character in the movie.
Does your film include a salon scene that you’d like to film near Tiffany’s? Then look no further than this creative NYC midtown loft that is part salon, part art gallery, and all beautiful.
7. FDNY Ladder 8
New York City firehouse FDNY Ladder 8 served as the Ghostbusters’ headquarters in both the original movie from the 80s and the more recent remake in 2016. This one is hard to miss since the logo for the Ghostbusters is painted on the sidewalk right in front of it!
Looking for a nearby filming location where your characters can meet up for drinks? Then check out this upscale Tribeca event space and cocktail bar in lower Manhattan.
8. The Plaza Hotel
Anybody who has seen the movie “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” will remember when Kevin McAllister stays at the beautiful Plaza Hotel when he’s in the city. It was in the Hitchcock movie “North by Northwest” many years earlier. Who knows what will be the next memorable movie shot at the hotel?
Want to meet up with your creative collaborators and investors before you kick off your shoot? Then how about booking this stunning meeting space for up to 50 people in the Plaza Distict.
