Low-Flying Helicopters Expected Over Williamsburg Today Due to Film Shoot

By Y.M. Lowy

If you hear or see low-flying helicopters over parts of Williamsburg, there’s no cause for alarm.

Paramount Pictures is scheduled to film scenes at Steiner Studios today, and the production will involve helicopter activity over the studio property.

According to a community advisory, a brief helicopter hover test is expected between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and will last approximately 15 minutes. Additional filming involving helicopters is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. Friday until 3:00 a.m. The filming will take place at Steiner Studios, and Paramount stated that it will make efforts to minimize disruptions while production is underway.

Those who hear unusual helicopter noise throughout the day and evening should be aware that it is part of the planned film production.