The Story
This fan-made documentary explores the unique and unexpected impact of the popular TV show The Office on the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Moving beyond the fictional world of Dunder Mifflin, the film delves into the real-life connection between The Office and Scranton, uncovering the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and the many ways the show has shaped its identity.
It's been 20 years since the pilot aired on March 24, 2005, The Office has helped transform Scranton from a "Coal Town to a Cool Town." Viewers will hear from notable figures such as Tim Holmes, Michele Dempsey, Mari Potis, Mayor Paige Cognetti, former Scranton mayor Christopher Doherty, and many more. Additionally, some of your favorite cast members, including Andy Buckley, Angela Kinsey, and Kate Flannery, will make appearances in the documentary.
This hour-long documentary is free to the public via YouTube and Facebook. There are hopes of eventually making it available on Peacock.
A small group of friends from Erie, PA, created this project, traveling to Scranton twice last summer and fall. They also made a trip to Miami, Florida, to attend The Office Reunion Con, a major convention celebrating the show.
Credits
Narrator: John Stehlin.
Visual Effects: Kinesis.tv, Corinne Bremmer.
Music: Kelly Spencer, The Hunts, Samuel Kim Music, Ariel Shalom.
​Photo Credits: NBCUniversal, The University of Scranton, Pennsylvania Paper & Supply LLC, Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center, The Scranton Times-Tribune, Todd Hiller, Diane Mentzer, Michael Lewis, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Lackawanna Historical Society, Coopers Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Jenna Fischer, Kate Gabrielle, Kristan Gillis, Ryan Brown, Richard Rodriguez.
Video Credits: NBCUniversal, The University of Scranton, Adam Warner, Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center, The Scranton Times-Tribune, Chris Balton, Drone Pilot Mark Staples of Market Share Consulting, Joe Gilroy, Electric City Television, Mark Migliore, VIA Short Takes, WVIA TV, Frank Arrowsmith, Discover NEPA, Frank Arrowsmith, Cloudscape Imaging, Arthur E. Levandoski, British Broadcasting Corporation, The Today Show, Nexstar Media Group, Times Leader Video, CTURI, The Play Museum, Fox Searchlight Studios, WBRE News, Tony Ingargiola, TVM News, YouTube: geeklikeblake, CTV Your Morning, Diane Sparkles, The Office 5k, Dave Ralph, Rainn Wilson, Creed Bratton, Myriah Kinley, Edward Luecke, @ForcesofGeek: YouTube, @MrScottsTot:YouTube, WNEP News, My Media Helper, INC, CBSN, Benjamin Kroeker, Mark Staples of Market Share Consulting.