Walt Disney Pictures will be filming for “Step Up 3D” on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 between 5am and 11pm. (Variety article). This will be the third film in the series following box office hits, “Step Up” and “Step Up 2 The Streets” and is set for an August 2010 release.

Below is the very polite letter they sent us for notification.

Dear Residents and Business owners,
Step Up 3D is the third in the series of popular youth dance films produced and released by Walt Disney Pictures and Summit Entertainment. We will be filming in your neighborhood on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

If you have particular concerns with scheduled deliveries, accessibility needs, or other logistical matters please contact us in advance of our shoot. Please note that we are working with the full cooperation and under the guidelines of hte New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater, & Broadcasting and the New York City Police Department.

Please take notice of the cones and “NO PARKING” signs posted. We will be holding the following streets. To avoid having your vehicle towed and re-located it is best to move your vehicle by 9pm Tuesday, May 19th, 2009.

• Both sides of Water Street (New Dock St/Main St)
• East side of Old Dock St (Water St/Front St)
• South side of Front St (Old Dock St/Main St)
• North side of York St (Washington St/Front St)
• Both sides of New Dock St (Water St/East River)

We will make every effort to minimize our impact on the neighborhood and accommodate residents and businesses while filming. A representative of the Locations Department will be on set at all times to insure that filming goes smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our project, please contact the Locations Department at our production office at 212./941.8398.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Locations Department “Step Up 3D”