Hock Films

Most neighborhood TV stations have given way to digital feeds, but Hock Films sticks to the basics. Between scripted shows, local news inserts, and corporate video packages, they keep a full slate of traditional production work alive. Even as streaming platforms dominate, a steady stream of short-form documentaries and branded content keeps the lights on and the crews busy.

The studio sits on West 19th Street, a block where loft conversions sit beside older brick walk-ups. That stretch of Chelsea has long been a magnet for creative work—galleries, post houses, and small publishers all call it home. Hock Films has shared the address for years, tucked inside a building that shows its age but hides solid soundstages and editing suites.

Services range from single-camera shoots to multi-day shoots with grips and generators. Live-to-tape segments often book the smaller studio, while larger jobs head to the loading bay on 19th for equipment roll-ins. Between gigs, the control room hums with color correction and motion graphics workflows. Time-lapse, aerial footage, and remote interviews round out the usual requests.

Getting there is easiest on foot from the 14th Street subway hub. Their map and directions (https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c259bcbc089e83:0xa7c2aacc63feca3f) get visitors close enough to spot the awning. When you need a hand—or a line to the control room—call (212) 337-3292.