Whiplash (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama / Music · Directed by Damien Chazelle · Starring Johnny Simmons
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.
Where was Whiplash filmed?
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Primary setting for the music conservatory and band rehearsals throughout the film. The actual Berklee College of Music served as the fictional Shaffer Conservatory, providing authentic concert halls and rehearsal spaces for the film's intense drum performances
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Interior scenes and establishing shots of the city. Used for various interior and exterior scenes throughout the film to establish Boston's institutional architecture
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Driving and exterior scenes establishing Andrew's commute and urban environment. Boston's riverside areas and streets provided authentic urban settings for establishing shots and Andrew's daily life
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Scenes of Andrew dining and interaction with his father. Authentic Boston restaurants were used for intimate character scenes between Andrew and his family