Independent Film Nonnas To Be Filmed On E 14th Street This Friday Directed By Stephen Chbosky Of Dear Evan Hanson, Starring Vince Vaughn

FILM ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, MAY 25

On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Nonnas Productions, Inc. will film additional scenes for the independent movie entitled Nonnas. Based on a true story, Nonnas is about a man who struggled to open what would be a well-known Italian restaurant, with Grandmother chefs, in Staten Island. The film is directed by Stephen Chbosky (Dear Evan Hanson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wonder) and stars Vince Vaughn (The Break-Up, Wedding Crashers, True Detective).

Filming will occur at 44 E 14th Street 

Filming will occur both within the residence and on the street. Staging will take place in the public right-of way.  All equipment and personnel will be set up and operated in a manner that permits the safe and legal passage of the public.

Filming will occur Thursday, May 25, 2023, 7;00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No stunt actors will be utilized.

No drone use, which requires all state and federal permits, is requested or approved.

No cranes or other lift devices will be on site.

No explosives or weapons will be utilized.  No noise beyond the limits of the City ordinance will be generated.

Nonnas Productions, Inc. will provide onsite medical services and follow all Covid Protocols. A Covid Compliance Officer will be on-set. All crew members will have identification clearly displayed. Security personnel will be clearly identified with distinctive clothing.

No actors under the age of eighteen years will be present.

Police Officers will be posted to enhance security and conduct traffic control.

The posting of Emergency ‘No Parking’ signs is authorized. Please pay careful attention to these areas for those posted signs.

Area residents and businesses will be notified by Nonnas Productions, Inc. of this production as per the terms set in their filming permit.

Banner Image: Enoteca Maria (Nonna Restaurant) interior. Image Credit – Enoteca Maria

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