About
Fully equipped film studio offering 23 sound stages & a fully equipped lighting & grip department.
Contact Information
| Phone | (718) 906-2000 |
|---|---|
| Address | 42-22 22nd St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA |
| Website | http://www.silvercupstudios.com/ |
| Location | 40.7513333, -73.9435365 |
Opening Hours
| Monday: Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday: Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: Open 24 hours |
| Friday: Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: Open 24 hours |
| Sunday: Open 24 hours |
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Reviews
Silvercup Studios – Long Island City, NY – Extremely Disruptive to the Community
I truly wish I could write something positive, but unfortunately, my experience with Silvercup Studios as a Long Island City resident has been overwhelmingly negative — and I’m not even in the film industry. The problem isn’t about the movies or the actors; it’s about the complete disregard they show for the neighborhood they occupy. God forbid you park on the sidewalk in front of that building they will leave a note we're going to tell you a car and then they park in your spot on the sidewalk.
Silvercup has essentially monopolized Long Island City. They park their honeywagons, film trucks, staff vehicles, and equipment trailers all over public streets, often for years — not weeks or months — with no advance notice or consideration for local residents and businesses. They’ve purchased entire buildings and empty lots for their operations, yet continue to clog public streets rather than use their own properties for parking. As a result, finding parking has become nearly impossible unless you’re willing to shell out an extra $250+ per month for a private spot — and even then, availability is tight.
This ongoing occupation has decimated the business district, making it increasingly unfriendly for small businesses, residents, and visitors. The disruption they cause to daily life is immense. I didn’t even realize they were behind productions like The Deuce — had I known, I wouldn’t have supported it. Their productions may entertain audiences, but they come at a very real cost to those who live and work here.
Silvercup Studios needs to recognize that they share this neighborhood with actual residents and businesses. A little respect and consideration for the community that surrounds them would go a long way. Unfortunately, their current model shows little to no regard for anyone but themselves.
This place is BIG! I literally got lost trying to find the bathroom 4 times in 7hrs. I got a gig Nail assisting for a Valentino photoshoot here and it was a sight for sure. Production said the set was small but the potential in my opinion was pretty large. Staff were all friendly minus one tired security guard, so one star off on her behalf. Otherwise, pretty cool spot.
This is an Important strategic facility for the show business of our city, inside it looks like a bomb shelter, and from the outside it looks like an old TV factory from the 60s. Many takeoff shows have been filmed there. Inside there is an old video camera and with all its presence says: - "I am a shark in this business."
Silvercup Studios is known for its giant sign across the Queen skyline looking from Manhattan.
If you get there early enough there’s parking in the lot for the first few people.
There are a bunch of stages that occupy an entire City block
Every staff member is extremely polite and helpful and courteous. Everybody working there has a great attitude A couple of the stages are accessible from the outside of the building but some of them are only accessible from the interior
Sometimes loading in can be a bit tricky between the loading dock on 21st St. or the bay on 22nd
All in all they are great state