Dedicated to developing the Hudson Valley’s film production workforce.
Stockade Works bridges the gap between education and vocation, with a focus on those in the region who are in need of employment, including veterans, women, minorities, and those who are hard to employ. Stockade Works has already made an impact. Read on…
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What I’ve found most valuable from the Bootcamp experience is the entrance into the network of the Hudson Valley Film community.”
Corey Spears
2019 Boot Camp graduate
“Stockade Works Boot Camp was one of the most exhilarating educational experiences I’ve ever had! The mentoring session I had was very helpful and the recommendations I received did provide offers. What I’ve found most valuable from the Bootcamp experience is the entrance into the network of the Hudson Valley Film community.”
Since inception, Stockade Works has trained over 100 Hudson Valley residents and placed over 70 graduates in production jobs.
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It is my goal as a Costume Designer to train crews and encourage shows to shoot in the Hudson Valley and hire locally.””
Lisa Padovani
Award-winning costume designer & Stockade Works program instructor
“Stockade Works is an excellent opportunity for people who have an interest in film and television production. Not only can they learn the basic skills of each department, they can get advice and insights from working professionals. It is my goal as a Costume Designer to train crews and encourage shows to shoot in the Hudson Valley and hire locally.”
Stockade Works’ goal is to train 100 crew members annually and create more than 1000 job opportunities by 2021.
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I would strongly recommend working with Stockade Works to any production looking to shoot in the Hudson Valley.”
Marshall Johnson
Unit Production Manager, I Know This Much is True
“Stockade Works was an invaluable resource for the production during our 9 month shoot in the Hudson Valley. Their recommendations for local crew members were insightful and their Boot Camp graduates were prepared, knowledgeable, and most importantly, enthusiastic to be on set.
I would strongly recommend working with Stockade Works to any production looking to shoot in the Hudson Valley.”
Stockade Works provides at least 50% full or partial scholarships to all participants in our training programs.
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Join us in creating a film community that supports women, diversity and damn fine film!”
Hilarie Burton
Actress/Producer & Hudson Valley Resident
“The Hudson Valley is having an artistic and economic renaissance, with Stockade Works right at the heart of it. With our 40% tax incentive, gorgeous locations, and world class talent, I am so excited to see what 2020 holds for our area. I’m proud to partner with Mary Stuart Masterson, and I invite locals and far off friends alike to join us in creating a film community that supports women, diversity and damn fine film!”
By the end of 2018, 90 productions spent an estimated $250 million on qualified costs outside NYC. Almost $70 million of that was directly spent on qualified labor (JOBS) upstate.
