Manhattan’s Film Workshop Frames in Chelsea

Chelsea rolled last night with Manhattan’s Film Workshop, shooting NYC’s spring at a 23rd Street studio. Director Jay Patel taught cuts as 40 filmed, a $25 class for reel kids. It’s borough frames—pure Chelsea vibe, cameras hot. A kid shot a scene; a pro synced sound. ‘Manhattan films—this is it,’ Patel says, adjusting lenses. The room turned set.

The shop’s fresh—March 26’s start, it doubled since RSVPs, packing tripods by 6 p.m. Patel’s a Flatiron cutter; last night’s crowd hit max—claps rang. A latecomer nabbed a cam; takes buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Shorts hit the screen—cinema ruled. #ChelseaFilm trended; Brooklyn wants a reel.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging clappers. Lights flared—dimmed quick; art held. A rival’s pitching a SoHo shoot, splitting lenses. Still, 50 stayed—frames reigned. Chelsea’s never filmed so bold.

Patel’s teasing a screening, maybe a fest if spring bites. ‘NYC’s lens—this sharpens it,’ he says, packing gear. The shop’s a Manhattan win—grit meets art. It’s a film rush; join the next. Bring a script—takes call.