Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Abstract
This project is a comprehensive analysis of over 93,000 New York City film permits from 2012-2025. A geographic analysis reveals that filming activity is concentrated in a small number of neighborhoods, although slight differences are visible based on the type of media being filmed. This geographic pattern has remained stable over the 13 years studied, despite major disruptions like COVID-19 and the streaming boom. Notably, a joint analysis with a New York City household income dataset shows that these neighborhoods stand as wealthier than the average New York City neighborhood. The result is an “NYC on Film” that represents only a narrow and affluent slice of the city.
Recommended Citation
Szabo, Mariah, "Lights, Camera, Action! Mapping Concentration, Wealth, and Stability in NYC Film Production" (2025). IPHS 200: Programming Humanity. Paper 84.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/dh_iphs_prog/84
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