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Choice Films has received approval from the Montgomery Town Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to build a second movie facility in Montgomery. The agency has granted a 10-year payment in lieu of taxes, along with sales and mortgage tax exemptions, for the project. The new 35,000-square-foot studio will be constructed adjacent to the existing facility on Bracken Road, which also measures 35,000 square feet.
The project, valued at $21.6 million, will include three state-of-the-art sound stages and modern office space, supporting productions from major studios such as Netflix, Fox, Peacock, and Amazon. Montgomery IDA Executive Director Vincent Rouhotas described the development as a "true turning point" for the town, which has traditionally been known for warehousing and distribution. Rouhotas stated, "Our residents have concluded that they want higher impact economic development, and this project is just that."
Construction is set to begin on a shovel-ready site, with completion expected by the end of the year. The expansion aims to firmly establish Montgomery as a hub for the film industry in Orange County.
Mid Hudson News reports that the current facility already has four sound stages, and the addition of the new studio is anticipated to enhance the town's economic development significantly.