Washington, D.C. - The Square, a 25,000-square-foot food hall located at 1850 K Street NW in the heart of Farragut Square, has been selected as the Location of the Month for October 2024 by The DC Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music & Entertainment (OCTFME).
Unfold Hospitality, an award-winning restaurant group is committed to elevating the food and beverage industry through unique concepts and quality products. The Square's vibrant collection of artisanal food vendors, full-service restaurant, and large atrium bar, along with its modern design and culinary diversity, make it an ideal gathering place for food, community, and culture.
"We are proud to congratulate The Square for architecting a location that seamlessly brings the vibrant collection of artisanal food vendors, modern design, and diverse culinary spaces making it an ideal gathering place for both locals and visitors and a perfect setting for media projects and collaborations," says Director LaToya Foster.
The market's contemporary glass atrium, diverse culinary spaces, and vibrant social atmosphere offer visually striking and dynamic settings for filming, with abundant natural light and open spaces ideal for capturing a variety of scenes. The versatile indoor and outdoor areas provide filmmakers with various backdrops that can be adapted to different storylines.The Square's central location in Washington, DC, also offers easy access to iconic city landmarks, making it a convenient and attractive filming destination.
“We are thrilled to be featured as the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment’s location of the month. We are eager to showcase our space for upcoming media projects and collaborations,” says Project Manager, Ashley Moore.
For more information, visit www.dcthesquare.com.
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About LOCATION OF THE MONTH
The "Location of the Month" initiative is part of the agency's mission to market and support District locales as entertainment destinations, and media production locations. LOTM brings attention to the wide range of cinematically compelling locations available for events, and to film and television productions.
If you have a suggestion for a future OCTFME "Location of the Month," we would love to hear from you. If you own or manage a D.C. business, venue, or location to be considered as a "Location of the Month," please use this nomination form and tell us all about it.
About OCTFME
The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), an award-winning District of Columbia Government agency, leads the city’s extensive efforts to build and support a sustainable film, music, and entertainment creative economy and labor market. Additionally, OCTFME serves as the city’s cable television service provider regulator and as the customer service hub for cable subscribers.
OCTFME’s extensive portfolio includes:
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The District’s government cable access channels District Council Channel (D.C.C), the District of Columbia Network (D.C.N), and the District Knowledge Network (DKN)
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D.C. Radio (96.3 HD4), OCTFME’s owned and operated digital radio station, in partnership with Howard University’s WHUR.
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District of Columbia Entertainment Network (D.C.E), OCTFME’s 24-hour streaming platform available worldwide on ROKU, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV as well as iPhone and Android mobile devices (download the D.C.E Network App or at D.C.ENetwork.com).
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The handling of all of the District’s filmmaker production needs including permits, city services, and logistical support, job placement assistance, workforce development and the D.C. Film, Television, and Entertainment Rebate Fund (D.C. Rebate Fund).
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Providing additional support to the creative community through the Creative Affairs Office (CAO) and Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 202Creates initiative. CAO showcases and preserves the District of Columbia’s rich creative communities throughout all 8 Wards.
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