Where was High Strung filmed
High Strung
Year: 2016
Film was filmed in and around New York City, telling the story of a classically trained dancer named Ruby who attends a prestigious Performing Arts School in Manhattan. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a talented but undocumented British violinist named Johnnie, who earns his living performing in the subway. After his violin gets stolen during a moment of distraction, Ruby steps in to help him. She discovers he is an illegal immigrant facing the threat of deportation. Learning about a competition where a dancer and a string musician perform together, she sees a chance to win a scholarship that could secure him a student visa. Johnnie is reluctant at first but eventually agrees to participate, enlisting a street dance crew he knows to help them prepare for the high-stakes performance.
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Locations
Balaboosta Restaurant on Mulberry Street
In movie
Scene where characters visit this Nolita restaurant, which provides a warm and intimate dining setting for a key conversational scene where relationships between the characters develop and important plot points about the upcoming competition are discussed.
Real
Scene was shot Balaboosta, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located on Mulberry Street in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. Opened by chef Einat Admony, it is known for its vibrant Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine and has been a popular dining spot in one of New York's most charming and historically Italian neighborhoods.
Clinton Street in Brooklyn
In movie
Scene where a Brooklyn street scene is filmed along this residential stretch, capturing the everyday neighborhood vibe that contrasts with the high-pressure world of performing arts, as characters walk through the brownstone-lined blocks during a pivotal moment in the story.
Real
Scene was shot Clinton Street in the Carroll Gardens / Cobble Hill area of Brooklyn, a tree-lined residential street known for its beautiful brownstone townhouses and quiet neighborhood atmosphere. This section between Union Street and Sackett Street is a classic example of Brooklyn's charming residential architecture and community feel.
Manhattan Bridge view over East River
In movie
Scene where Ruby and Johnnie are seen near the waterfront of Lower Manhattan with the iconic Manhattan Bridge spanning across the East River in the background, establishing the film's New York City setting and the connection between Manhattan and Brooklyn that mirrors the characters' different worlds.
Real
Scene was shot the Manhattan Bridge, a historic suspension bridge connecting Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. Completed in 1909, it carries vehicular, pedestrian, and subway traffic and is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the New York City skyline, frequently appearing in films and photographs.
Manhattan School of Music
In movie
Scene where the Performing Arts School that Ruby attends is depicted here, serving as the primary academic setting where she hones her dance skills and where much of the story's dramatic tension around the scholarship competition unfolds between the main characters.
Real
Scene was shot the Manhattan School of Music, a private music conservatory located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Founded in 1917, it is one of the premier music schools in the United States, offering programs in classical and jazz performance, composition, and music education to students from around the world.