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Where was Whiplash filmed?

2014 film, directed by Damien Chazelle.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in New York City, about 2,446 miles (3,936 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 2,446 miles (3,936 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About Whiplash

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Released
2014
Director
Damien Chazelle
Cast
Austin StowellJ. K. SimmonsJayson BlairMelissa BenoistMiles TellerPaul ReiserChris MulkeyKofi SiriboeKavita PatilMichael Cohen
Genre
MusicalDrama
Awards
Grand prix du Festival de Deauville; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award for Best Film Editing; Academy Award for Best Sound and 2 more

The story

Andrew Neiman, a 19-year-old jazz drummer, attends the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory in New York City.

Determined to impress Fletcher, Andrew excessively practices, often until his hands bleed.

Andrew's single-mindedness toward music leads to him clashing with his family and breaking up with his girlfriend Nicole.

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