As a truly one-of-a-kind, self-contained estate, Pleasantdale Chateau’s individualized spaces help establish a grand setting for on-location shooting. The historical architecture, refined details, and dramatic ambiance lend an extra depth to every situation. Whether a contemporary styled-shoot for an international magazine or a period-piece for a major motion picture, the Chateau and the surrounding estate offers a multitude of options for building a story.

The exquisitely-manicured grounds, unique rooms, and timeless beauty of Pleasantdale Chateau provide a broad range of varied backdrops for both exterior and interior shoots, all in one easily accessible, but discreet, location.

Scenes from these movies, among others, have been filmed on-location at Pleasantdale Chateau.

Having hosted numerous production teams at large-scale, our staff helps to make managing on-location shooting a seamless endeavor.

Pleasantdale Chateau has welcomed a variety of major motion pictures and television productions, some of which we’ve agreed to remain discreet about. But if you look closely, you may be surprised to see one of our rooms in the background of the next movie you watch.

Among some of the productions that we can mention include films such as Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2, Cadillac Records with the superstar musician Beyonce Knowles, and Oscar-winning actor Adrienne Brody. Scenes from the motion picture, The Hoax, starring Richard Gere and Alfred Molina were also filmed at Pleasantdale Chateau. A host of other movies including Coup! with Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen leveraged the unique character of our chateau for period dramatic films.

Major broadcast and cable television productions such as HBO’s The Sopranos and NBC’s Law & Order SVU have shot with us on a variety of occasions. Spike TV as well as The Food Network have also filmed segments on location at Pleasantdale Chateau.

Countless high-fashion photo shoots also utilized the diversity of interesting backdrops the Chateau has to offer to lend additional cache to their brand images.

Additionally, independent films, commercials, music videos, and more have incorporated a piece of the Pleasantdale Chateau allure in their productions.

Scenes from these movies and television productions have also been filmed on-location at Pleasantdale Chateau.

With a single point-of-contact from scouting through to shoot day you’ll have easy access to getting the logistical answers you need right when you need them.

Our professional staff is experienced and well-equipped to work with location managers and production companies to facilitate no-hassle and streamlined coordination of filming schedules and requests.

Tours with location managers, art directors, and technical crews can be scheduled upon request.

In close proximity to New York City and just minutes from major thoroughfares including Interstate 280 and the Garden State Parkway, our centrally-located venue is easily accessible by cast and crew alike.

Additionally, our private helipad on the estate makes it easy for celebrities and film industry executives to join the production with convenience.

On-site parking for production vehicles, catering, and crew help keep your logistic simple and centralized.

If you are a location scout or production manager interested in shooting at Pleasantdale Chateau, please contact us here.

Situated on 40 acres of woodlands, meadows, formal gardens, and ponds, Pleasantdale Chateau is an ideal choice for high-fashion photography as well as video and film settings. It provides the privacy and discernment that filmmakers seek out. The advantages of shooting on a secluded estate soon become clear as the privacy it allows makes for a much more comfortable and logistically convenient environment in which to shoot.

Once the golden-era private castle-like mansion of an industrial magnate, Pleasantdale Chateau now serves as one of the most exclusive, private and sought-after venues for weddings, private social events, and corporate meetings in the New York City area.