Have you ever wondered where the magic of film takes place right here in Syracuse? Beyond the bustling streets and picturesque landscapes, a world of creativity and collaboration unfolds in our city’s top-tier production facilities. From large-scale soundstages to intimate theater spaces, Syracuse has become a hub for filmmakers seeking diverse locations, expert resources, and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re a film industry professional scouting your next location or a curious local eager to learn more about what happens behind the camera, this guide will take you through Syracuse’s Qualified Production Facilities (QPFs)—the places where stories come to life.
Discover how facilities like Syracuse Studios, The Greater Syracuse Soundstage, Redhouse Arts Center, and The Oncenter offer the perfect backdrop for productions of all sizes. With state-of-the-art resources and generous tax incentives, it’s no wonder our city is becoming a go-to destination for film projects.
Syracuse Studios
800 Fourth Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
Boasting a 100,000 square foot campus filled with pre-built sets and fully customizable to anything your team can dream up. A standing high school set offers multiple unique classrooms and hallways, a 500-seat auditorium, full basketball gymnasium, computer lab, cafeteria, break room, and administrative offices, all pre-built. Additionally, there is a full hospital wing complete with a true-to-life hospital hallway and multiple patient rooms.
If your project requires constructed sets not currently available, the Studio also has an additional 25,000 square feet of customizable rooms available, as well as a 3,000 square foot, insert sound stage.
Syracuse Studios boasts over 20,000 square feet of production offices, complete with Varidesk work stations, wardrobe rooms, a construction mill, an art wing and additional storage spaces. State-of-the-art post facilities allow clients to take advantage of Central New York's 45% post-production tax credit under the same room as their production offices and key sets.
The Redhouse Arts Center
400 S Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
The Redhouse Arts Center is a vibrant, nonprofit, multicultural organization committed to fostering creativity through theater, music, and visual arts. As a hub for professional, community, and educational engagement, Redhouse strives to unite diverse voices and perspectives, believing in the power of art to build and strengthen community connections. Spanning 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, Redhouse offers multiple theater spaces, perfect for live performances, film shoots, and multi-disciplinary productions. Additionally, the venue features expansive support spaces to accommodate everything from rehearsals to production logistics.
The Oncenter
800 S State St., Syracuse, NY 13202
The Oncenter is a premier, multi-venue complex in the heart of Syracuse, offering over 100,000 square feet of flexible event and production space across three distinct buildings: the Convention Center, War Memorial Arena, and Civic Center. Each venue is equipped to handle a variety of large-scale productions, events, and film shoots with ease. The Oncenter ensures the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and security for all productions, giving you peace of mind as you bring your project to life with the ASM Global VenueShield guarantee.
From big-budget blockbusters to indie films, Syracuse's Qualified Production Facilities have everything you need to bring your creative vision to life. With state-of-the-art spaces, skilled local crews, and generous tax incentives, Syracuse offers a unique blend of resources and inspiration. So, whether you're behind the camera or simply along for the ride, Syracuse is ready to play its role in your next production.
