This guide was created to preserve and spotlight the rich history of Long Island as a location for the filming of notable films, television programs, and music videos. Through detailed entries featuring descriptions, photos, firsthand accounts and relevant links when available, the guide serves as a digital archive celebrating the region’s vibrant cultural legacy. The guide is aimed to be updated on a recurring basis, as based on new findings from the author and contributions from the local community.
Curated by librarian Darren Paltrowitz -- also a published author, interviewer, and media personality with familial ties to Freeport, as raised in Bellmore and now residing in Long Beach -- this guide draws upon original research and personal interviews with many individuals related to the locales and/or films referenced. Select guide entries include links to these exclusive interviews, offering deeper insight into Long Island’s lasting impact on entertainment history. Similar LibGuides by Darren Paltrowitz can be read by clicking here, here and here.
The productions shown within this guide are not necessarily the only productions of this sort, but rather the related productions learned about within research and/or remembered from the author's personal experiences. The guide will be updated when additional authoritative and/or verified information has been provided to the guide's curator. If any of these photos or materials belong to you, please reach out and we will credit accordingly.
Updated by Darren Paltrowitz on September 18, 2025.
