Film Ready New Jersey is a five-step certification program of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission (NJMPTVC). Designed to prepare municipalities to host motion picture and television productions by sharing useful information with local leaders on filming operations needed to support productions. Film Ready builds statewide consistency through predictable permitting and processing fees, creating a uniform production experience. Certified Film Ready Communities receive an elevated platform to market themselves as filming destinations and connect productions with trained municipal liaisons who provide local guidance, resource information, and location support.
The Film Ready Workshop is often the first step toward certification. Municipal representatives receive training from industry professionals, local mayors, and NJMPTVC Commissioners and staff on the economic benefits of filming, permitting and ordinances, opportunities for small businesses, and the state’s expanding production infrastructure. Participants leave with a practical toolkit and a clear roadmap for certification. The workshop concludes with a fireside chat featuring mayors and industry professionals with firsthand experience hosting productions.
The workshop also includes Film Ready Police + Fire, providing public safety training for police and fire chiefs focused on motion picture production operations and entertainment safety.
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