WHITE PLAINS, NY (July 24, 2025) — Westchester County’s film industry is in the spotlight as productions filmed in the region secured 61 nominations for the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, highlighting the county’s growing status as a top filming destination. Leading the pack are Apple TV+’s “Severance” with 27 nominations and HBO Max’s “The Penguin” with 24, the highest of any series this year.
“Severance,” filmed at locations like Bier House in Pleasantville’s Usonia neighborhood and Trinity Lutheran Church in White Plains, earned nods for Outstanding Drama Series, acting, directing, editing, production design, choreography, and casting. Ryan Smith, second unit director and supervising location manager for “Severance,” said, “Westchester has a great variety of housing stock, amazing architecture, stone walls, big boulders, and beautiful and geologically chaotic landscapes that contribute to a look that’s not anywhere else. Westchester is so strong visually that it helped inform the whole look of the show. There’s a richness and authenticity you can’t fake.”
“The Penguin,” shot at Sleepy Hollow Country Club and various Yonkers locations doubling as Gotham City, received nominations for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, acting, production design, cinematography, costumes, and editing.
Other Westchester-filmed productions earning nominations include Netflix’s “The Diplomat,” filmed at Sundial Farm in Ossining, recognized for Outstanding Drama Series and acting; Peacock’s “Poker Face,” filmed in Tarrytown, with nominations for acting and stunt coordination; Netflix’s “Zero Day,” filmed at Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown and Purchase College, noted for cinematography and directing; Apple TV+’s “Your Friends and Neighbors,” filmed in Rye, Harrison, New Rochelle, and Briarcliff Manor, earning a music nomination; and CBS’s “FBI: Most Wanted,” filmed at Wartburg in Mount Vernon, recognized for stunts.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “To have 61 Emmy nominations tied to productions filmed in Westchester County is a powerful validation of our role in the film and television industry. These accolades reflect the depth, versatility, and production value our communities offer. With more than $924 million in economic impact and a 51% increase in industry-related jobs last year alone, Westchester has firmly established itself as one of the most production-ready destinations.”
Natasha Caputo, Director of Westchester County Tourism & Film, added, “We’re proud to see so many Emmy-nominated productions that chose Westchester as a filming location. Our communities offer character and versatility, helping to bring compelling stories to life. These nominations reflect the significant role Westchester plays in the television landscape.”
Westchester County Tourism & Film supports the industry with location scouting, technical site visits, and streamlined permitting. The 77th Annual Emmy Awards will air on Sept. 14, 2025, streaming on CBS and Paramount+.
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