Gov. Andrew Cuomo presides over the grand opening of Silvercup North film studios in the Bronx.

NEW YORK CITY—Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as well as top executives from Silvercup Studios and local dignitaries, were on hand to officiate the completion of construction on the $35-million Silvercup North project at 295 Locust Ave. in the Port Morris section of the South Bronx. Silvercup Studios redeveloped an existing 115,000-square-foot warehouse into a full service production facility. The property was reportedly acquired for $15 million from Simone Development Cos. of the Bronx.

Silvercup announced plans to expand operations in the city to a third studio in the Bronx in July of last year. Silvercup was awarded a $1.6-million performance-based grant through the New York City Regional Economic Development Council to assist with the construction, renovations and purchase of machinery and equipment for the new facility. Silvercup also operates two film and television production studios in the Long Island City section of Queens.

“Silvercup Studios is a great New York success story, whose growth and strength parallels everything going on in the Bronx right now,” Gov. Cuomo said. “This expansion will help create hundreds of good-paying jobs, generating millions of dollars to local businesses and further build upon New York's booming film industry. This exciting project is yet one more reason why the Bronx is back.”

The new Bronx studio complex features four production studios with 50-foot-high ceilings that can accommodate two-story sets. The facilities offer on-site production offices, extensive set, prop and wardrobe storage areas and are conveniently located near Midtown Manhattan.

In addition to providing production facilities, Silvercup North features a fully-equipped on-site lighting and grip department, as well as a lumber yard with paint, hardware and other set building supplies; a full complement of shops, offices and other support spaces.

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Lights, Camera, Action at Silvercup's Bronx Studio

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