Why NY Brands Partner with 7 Hills
The Challenge: NYC is expensive and logistically difficult. Finding a production team that is reliable, insured, and capable of navigating tight schedules and tight spaces is a constant struggle.
The Solution: We bring West Coast cinematic visuals to East Coast business strategy. We are efficient, discreet, and highly organized. Whether you need an executive interview in a high security building in Hudson Yards or a street style shoot in Williamsburg, we deliver premium content without the chaos.
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One partner for every business video, planned, produced, and delivered in house.
We’ve helped brands across a wide range of industries get real results.
Venues We Frequently Film At
We are experts at navigating the strict union rules, freight elevators, and security protocols of New Yorks premier event spaces.
Serving The Five Boroughs
We operate across the entire city, from the boardrooms of Manhattan to the creative hubs of Brooklyn.
- Financial District (FiDi)
Wall Street, World Trade Center (Banking, Fintech, Law).
- Midtown Manhattan
Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Hudson Yards (Media, Advertising, Corporate).
- SoHo and Tribeca
Fashion, Luxury Retail, and Lifestyle Brands.
- Silicon Alley
Flatiron, Union Square, Chelsea (Tech and Startups).
- Brooklyn Tech Triangle
DUMBO, Williamsburg, Navy Yard (Creative Agencies and Software).
Navigating NYC Production
Filming in New York is a logistical sport involving permits, parking, and unions. We handle it all.
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- MOME Permits:
We handle the paperwork with the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment for street shoots, ensuring you do not get shut down by the NYPD.
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- Compact Footprint:
NYC offices are small. We have specialized “Run and Gun” camera packages designed to fit into tight elevators and small conference rooms without sacrificing cinema quality.
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- Union Knowledge:
NY is a strong union town. We know how to navigate Local 52 and Local 600 rules for commercial shoots to keep your production compliant.
Questions About Filming in NYC
Do you have a local crew in New York?
Yes. We have a dedicated network of cinematographers, producers, and audio engineers based in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We can scale from a single cameraman to a full commercial unit.
Can you film in our office in a high rise?
Yes. We are experienced with “Freight Elevator” logistics. We coordinate with your building management to get COIs (Certificates of Insurance) approved and gear loaded in before the CEO arrives.
Do you cover New York Fashion Week (NYFW)?
Yes. We provide runway coverage, backstage interviews, and street style social content. We recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance for September and February shows.
How do you handle transportation in the city?
We use dedicated production sprinter vans to move gear safely between locations, avoiding the unreliability of rideshares for equipment transport.
