Powderhouse Productions is a nonfiction television production company founded in 1994 by Joel Olicker and Tug Yourgrau, who met while producing a documentary for WGBH. Based in Somerville's Davis/Powder House Square area, the company built its reputation over more than two decades producing hit factual series and specials for networks including Discovery Channel, History Channel, PBS, Food Network, Travel Channel and HGTV.
Run by: Joel Olicker — Co-Founder, Tug Yourgrau — Co-Founder
Known for: Extreme Engineering · Dogs 101 · NOVA (segments)
Contact & details
TypeProduction Company
Websitepowderhouse.net
Statusunverifiedsite live, no credits i
Film offices covering Somerville
- City of Boston Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and EntertainmentBoston · 4.1 mi · 25% production expense + 25% payroll credit
- Massachusetts Film OfficeBoston · 4.1 mi · 25% production expense + 25% payroll credit
- Rhode Island Film & Television OfficeProvidence · 42.2 mi · 30%
- New Hampshire Film & Television OfficeConcord · 60 mi
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