Welcome to

Film New Bedford

Letter from the Mayor.

As Mayor of New Bedford I welcome you to explore our vibrant city as a location for your next film project.

New Bedford is an historic seaport located on picturesque Buzzard’s Bay, conveniently situated 60 minutes from Boston and 30 minutes from Providence. New Bedford’s rich history has endowed it with a wide range of landscapes, streetscapes, buildings and character for a variety of film genres.

Our unique city provides a wide array of visual opportunities: an active fishing port, scenic beaches, and large parks. Our diverse urban settings include commercial main streets, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, a Civil War-era military fort and industrial mill buildings, and our historic downtown, with its cobblestone streets and authentic 19th and 20th century architecture.

Sincerely,
Jon Mitchell
Mayor

New Bedford is Film-friendly and Film-ready

The Office of Tourism and Marketing/Film Office is the point of contact for filming in New Bedford and is ready to assist with the following:

• Scouting/Coordination of Site Visits
• Recruitment of production crew and extras
• Expedited permitting
• Accommodations /Catering
• Contact information for related resources

Here’s a sample of video filmed in or about our beloved city:

Film New Bedford

Permit Requirements and Resources

Filming Location Images

Request to Film in New Bedford 2020

Film and Permit Fee Schedule and Production Resources

Request to use School Facilities

New Bedford Library

Contacts

Film New Bedford
film@newbedford-ma.gov, 508-979-1745

MA Film Office
mafilminfo@mass.gov, (617) 973-8400, www.mafilm.org