Marine & Wildlife Filming
Nature documentary production throughout New York.
Marine and wildlife filming in New York spans the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, the Hudson Valley estuary system, the Catskills and the Adirondacks. Productions can capture white-tailed deer and hawks across Hudson Valley parks, coyotes and surprising urban wildlife in the city itself, marine species off Long Island, the Hamptons and Fire Island, and humpback whales now regularly sighted feeding in the New York Bight. Long Island Sound and Jamaica Bay add critical migratory bird habitat.
We work with experienced New York wildlife cinematographers and coordinate permits through the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, the National Park Service, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard. Our team handles vessel charters out of Montauk and Sheepshead Bay, dive operators in Long Island waters, and access to the Catskills, Adirondacks and Hudson Valley reserves so your crew can focus on filming.
Capabilities
Wildlife Services
Specialist marine and wildlife cinematography for documentaries and productions.
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Marine Filming
- Underwater cinematography
- Surface filming
- Marine life documentation
- Coastal environments
- Atlantic and Long Island Sound
Ocean Expertise
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Wildlife
- Bird cinematography
- Mammal documentation
- Remote camera traps
- Hide photography
- Urban wildlife
Natural Behavior
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Production
- Specialist crews
- Remote filming
- Long-lens work
- Slow-motion capture
- Macro photography
Expert Teams
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Locations
- Long Island and Hamptons
- Fire Island
- Hudson Valley
- Catskills
- Adirondacks
New York Habitats
Natural History Expertise
Capabilities
Our Process
Species Research
Understanding your target species, behaviors, and optimal filming conditions.
Location Planning
Identifying the best New York locations and seasons for your wildlife subjects.
Production
Patient filming with specialist equipment to capture natural behaviors.
Post & Delivery
Processing footage with appropriate grading and sound design.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What marine filming can you do in New York?
New York's Atlantic coast off Long Island, the Hamptons and Fire Island offers humpback whales (now regularly sighted in the New York Bight), grey seals, dolphins and rich seabird colonies. Long Island Sound and Jamaica Bay are critical for migratory waterbirds, and the Hudson River estuary supports striped bass, sturgeon and bald eagles. We coordinate vessel charters, U.S. Coast Guard liaison and NPS permits for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island waters.
What wildlife is available in New York state?
New York has white-tailed deer and red-tailed hawks across the Hudson Valley, coyotes that have moved into urban environments, marine life along the entire Atlantic coast, and surprising biodiversity in the city itself, including peregrine falcons nesting on skyscrapers. The Catskills and Adirondacks add black bears, beavers, river otters and a recovering moose population in the north.
Do you have specialized wildlife crews?
Yes, we work with experienced New York wildlife cinematographers who know the Atlantic coastline, Hudson Valley parks and Adirondack wilderness intimately. Many have credits with broadcast natural history teams covering urban wildlife and the surprising biodiversity of the New York metro region.
What about permits for protected species and parks?
Filming inside national parks and the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island requires NPS commercial filming permits. NYC harbor filming goes through MOME, and the Coast Guard handles marine event coordination via Homeport. State parks need NY DEC coordination, and Central Park is managed separately by the Conservancy.
Can you provide underwater filming?
Yes, we offer professional underwater cinematography with RED, ARRI and Sony cameras in housings. Our divers are experienced in cold Atlantic conditions off Long Island, the unique brackish water of the Hudson estuary, and freshwater filming in Adirondack and Catskill lakes.
What's the best season for wildlife filming in New York?
Whale and dolphin sightings off Long Island peak in summer (June to September); fall raptor migration through the Hudson Valley peaks in October; white-tailed deer rutting peaks in November; and winter offers spectacular bald eagle gatherings along the Hudson and Delaware rivers. Spring brings migratory songbirds through Central Park and Jamaica Bay.
Planning Wildlife Filming?
Tell us about your wildlife project and we'll help capture New York's natural beauty.