Bellingham Will Close State Street for Film Production
A downtown street will close overnight this week to accommodate a major studio film project.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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State Street in Bellingham will shut down between Holly and Chestnut streets from 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 23 to 3 a.m. Thursday, September 24. The closure is required to facilitate a major studio film production that has secured local permits.
Why it matters
The street closure is necessary to accommodate production vehicles while the studio films in the area, specifically outside the Shakedown. Local business owners were notified by the production company about the upcoming traffic and parking restrictions.
The production has released 15 distinct casting call listings via the Alessi Hartigan Casting website. The project is currently seeking local extras for specific roles, including firefighters and dive bar patrons.
The players
TPS Productions services LLC
This production company secured the road closure permit and shares a business address with Tyler Perry Studios.
Alessi Hartigan Casting
This casting agency is currently managing 15 separate calls for roles in the film production.
Tyler Perry Studios
This major studio shares a business address with the production company overseeing the street closure.
The details
TPS Productions services LLC, which shares an address with Tyler Perry Studios, secured the necessary permit for the closure. Production vehicles will occupy restricted parking spaces on both sides of State Street during the filming window.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The State Street closure begins at 10 p.m.
September 24, 2026: The State Street closure ends at 3 a.m.
September 24, 2026: Casting call for firefighter roles.
September 25, 2026: Casting call for dive bar extras.
September 28, 2026: Casting call for firefighter roles.
Market Landscape
This production activity follows the pattern set by the Washington State film production incentive program, which encourages studios to utilize local infrastructure for location shooting. The arrival of major studio crews shifts local market visibility by highlighting Bellingham as a viable location for professional film operations.
Drivers and downtown visitors should expect parking restrictions on both sides of State Street during the production window. Business owners and patrons of the Shakedown should plan for temporary accessibility changes during the overnight closure.
The takeaway
Large-scale productions frequently utilize local infrastructure, requiring temporary street closures and parking restrictions. Residents should monitor local transit updates to avoid delays during active filming schedules.
Further reading
For updates on downtown business activity and infrastructure changes, visit Openings & Closings.
More information
Prospective extras can view current role requirements on the casting call listing website.
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