Providence Pictures is a documentary and feature film production company based in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1996 by Gary Glassman. The company specializes in premium documentaries for major broadcasters including PBS/NOVA, Discovery, History, National Geographic, BBC, and ARTE, and has produced more than 50-60 programs since its founding while expanding into feature films and augmented-reality projects. It is known for landmark science, history, and archaeology films and has earned multiple Emmy nominations and other major industry awards.
Run by: Gary Glassman — Founder/President
Known for: Native America (PBS) · The Bible's Buried Secrets (NOVA/PBS) · Building Wonders of the World / Building Wonders series (NOVA/ARTE/Nat Geo) · Secrets of the Parthenon · My Ioannina Odyssey
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Film offices covering Providence
- Rhode Island Film & Television OfficeProvidence · 30%
- City of Boston Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and EntertainmentBoston · 25% production expense + 25% payroll credit
- Massachusetts Film OfficeBoston · 25% production expense + 25% payroll credit
Offices near this location, and the one covering the whole state. Proximity is not jurisdiction: confirm with the office before relying on it for permits.
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