Westchester’s Film and Television Industry Generates $1.85 Billion in Economic Impact

Westchester County’s growing film and television industry generated an estimated $1.85 billion in economic impact in 2025, highlighting the sector’s increasingly significant role in the county’s economy and reinforcing the importance of policies that help keep New York competitive for film and television production.

According to Westchester County’s latest annual economic impact report, the industry supported 5,757 jobs in 2025, an 86% increase from 3,103 jobs the previous year. Of those, 2,434 were directly tied to production activity.

Employee earnings associated with the industry reached $535.6 million, including $262.2 million in direct earnings. Productions also filmed throughout Westchester for a combined 1,636 production days during the year, demonstrating the county’s continued ability to attract and accommodate productions of varying sizes.

The benefits extend well beyond studios and production sets. Film and television activity generates business for hotels, restaurants, caterers, transportation providers, construction and trades, professional services and other businesses throughout the county.

The industry also delivered significant revenue to local government. Film production generated approximately $4.3 million in sales tax revenue and $4.4 million in lodging-related sales and occupancy taxes during 2025. Westchester County and its municipalities also collected nearly $1.7 million through permit, location and rental fees. Altogether, the fiscal benefit to the County and its municipalities reached approximately $12.3 million—a 62% increase over 2024.

Westchester has increasingly established itself as a destination for major film and television productions, supported by its diverse locations, proximity to New York City, expanding soundstage infrastructure and network of local businesses and professionals experienced in serving the industry.

Recent productions filming in the county have included Apple TV+’s Your Friends & Neighbors, Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, CBS’ Elsbeth, HBO’s The Gilded Age and NBC’s The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins.

A Priority for the BCW

The latest figures are particularly significant for the Business Council of Westchester, which has consistently recognized film and television production as an important component of Westchester’s economic-development strategy.

In its 2026 Legislative Agenda, the BCW continued to advocate for the continuation of the states film tax credit program to support the film and production industry.

It has been exciting to witness the continuing momentum for film and TV production in Westchester County. Despite industry-wide challenges over the past few years, including tighter production timelines, leaner budges, and heightened competition, film production generated $924.2million in economic activity, 3.103 jobs, and $261.1million in wages in 2024.

For BCW members, that growth reaches far beyond the entertainment industry itself. Productions support businesses across Westchester’s economy while generating employment, visitor spending and local tax revenue. As competition for film and television production continues across the country, the BCW will continue to advocate for policies that support New York’s ability to attract and retain this important economic sector.