Silvercup Studios is the largest film and television production facility in New York City. Located in the neighborhood of Long Island City, in the borough of Queens, the studio complex has been operating since 1983 in the former Silvercup Bakery building. It is owned and operated by brothers Stuart and Alan Suna.

History

During its early years, the facility was used mostly for the filming of music videos and commercials, although occasionally scenes for motion pictures were shot there, including Little Shop of Horrors, Highlander and Garbo Talks. Norman Leigh, well known amongst New York City filmmakers for his electrical/gaffing work on the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, oversaw the studio during its first few years.