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Department of State
NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary of State
A Good Person
Filmed in Clifton, East Rutherford, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Livingston, Maplewood, Montclair, Morristown, Passaic, Rutherford, South Orange and West Orange.
Follows Allison, whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. Starring Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman and Molly Shannon, written and directed by Zach Braff.
Only in theaters on March 24, 2023.
Film in New Jersey: The State Where Filmmaking Began
Actor, director, and proud New Jerseyan Danny DeVito hosts this exciting look at the explosion of film and television production in the Garden State. Find out more about New Jersey’s varied locations, extensive production infrastructure, deep talent pool, outstanding cooperation and robust financial incentive program. The experienced staff of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission is ready to assist you every step of the way.
Produced by Black Watch Productions
Upcoming Events
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New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
March 12 – 26, 2023
West Orange, NJ -
Garden State Film Festival
March 23 – 26, 2023
Asbury Park, NJ -
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
March 24 – 26, 2023
Atlantic City, NJ -
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival
April 14 – 16, 2023
Newark, NJ -
Cranford Film Festival
April 22, 2023
(Open for submissions)
Cranford, NJ -
Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
April 26 – 27, 2023
Ridgewood, NJ -
The Count Basie Center Teen + College Film Fest
April 29, 2023
Red Bank, NJ
Spotlights
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In New Jersey, A Studio is Born
Opened in 1981 to host professional sports and concerts, the Izod Center in the Meadowlands...
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The Film Tax Credit Application Is Now Available Online
The New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program provides tax credits against the corporation business tax and the gross income tax...
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Questions?
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Regulations and Guidelines
New Jersey contains 21 counties and 566 municipalities. Each city and town has its own unique regulations pertaining to film production...
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Production Services Directory
your guide to production related personnel, goods and services available in New Jersey...
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Location is Everything
Our on-line photo location library offers just a sampling of what is available...
Press Release
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03/20/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
MGM’s ‘A Good Person’ Premieres in Theaters on March 24Drama filmed entirely in Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Union counties in 26 days
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02/10/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey: Certified Film ReadySomerset County towns make up the inaugural class of New Jersey’s Film Ready Communities
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01/31/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Knock at the Cabin’ and ‘Daughter of the Bride’ Premiere February 3Movies filmed in Burlington, Essex, Morris and Union counties
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01/25/23 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Maybe I Do’ Premieres in Theaters on January 27Romantic comedy filmed entirely in New Jersey
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12/22/22 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’ Premiered on Peacock on December 22Limited series filmed in New Jersey
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10/21/22 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
Phiphen Studios Launches in Englewood CliffsPhiphen Studios, a boutique state-of-the art post-production house, is now open for business. The facility will be serving New Jersey's growing film community as studio, network, and independent productions continue flocking to the Garden State.
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09/28/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Bros,’ ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever,’ and ‘Smile,’ Premiere September 30thHollywood comes to North Jersey, over 1,728 workers hired
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09/15/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Goodnight Mommy’ Premieres September 16The upcoming thriller Goodnight Mommy with Naomi Watts was filmed entirely at a house in Bedminster.
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07/28/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: AMC’s The Walking Dead Spin-Off Starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean MorganAMC’s The Walking Dead franchise expands its universe to the Meadowlands Arena and North Jersey locations for its upcoming spin-off series starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
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06/13/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘Knock at the Cabin’Principal photography in Burlington County
M. Night Shyamalan returned to South Jersey to film his upcoming apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, which just wrapped. -
04/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘As They Made Us’ DebutsMovie hit theatres and VOD on April 8th
North Jersey locations set the scene for the just released comedy-drama As They Made Us, the story of a divorced mom trying to make peace with her dysfunctional family while getting a second chance at love. -
04/12/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBCUniversal Announce Production Assistant Bootcamp in West WindsorFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
The NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission invites New Jersey residents interested in pursuing a career in film and television production to apply for the upcoming Production Assistant Bootcamp scheduled for April 23 and 24.
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04/04/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘The Home’Principal photography in Denville, Elizabeth and Nutley
The shuttered Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville will have a starring role, along with Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, in the Miramax horror thriller The Home, just wrapping in New Jersey.
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02/17/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NEW FILM STUDIO IN KEARNYKearny is fast becoming a studio hub. 10 Basin Studios, the second soundstage to open at the popular Kearny Point Business Center in the past year, is now available to serve the production needs of New Jersey’s rapidly growing film and television industry.
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01/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission Announces the Production Assistant Bootcamp at Rutgers UniversityThe Free Diverse Production Assistant Training Program, Open to New Jersey Residents, is Sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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12/10/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Set to Debut in Theatres December 10thToday marks the theatrical release of Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the legendary “West Side Story,” filmed on location on the streets of Paterson and Newark.
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11/23/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Bruised Debuts on NetflixAtlantic City is prominently featured in the highly-anticipated sports drama Bruised, set to air on Netflix on November 24.
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10/26/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBCUniversal Announce
Production Assistant Bootcamp in Old BridgeFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
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10/05/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
USA Network’s “America’s Big Deal” to Debut at Newark Symphony Hall on Thursday, Oct. 14NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission announces the first-of-its-kind shoppable competition series will broadcast nationwide LIVE at 9pm ET/8pm CT from Newark on USA Network
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09/21/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Many Saints of Newark, prequel to The Sopranos, Set to DebutMovie hits theatres and HBO Max on October 1st
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09/07/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Wu-Tang’ Returns for Season 2 on HuluTelevision series shot entirely in New Jersey
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08/06/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon on the Largest Film Studio in New JerseyCinelease Studios, Caven Point is the First Purpose-Built Studio in the State
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07/15/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘As Sick As They Made Us’Principal photography in Bergen, Essex and Passaic Counties
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06/30/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Wu-Tang’ Wraps Season 2Principal photography in Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties
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06/14/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Apple TV Plus’ Lisey’s Story Available on Streaming ServiceLimited miniseries filmed in New Jersey
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05/12/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Netflix’s Army of the Dead Set to Debut in Theatres, OnlineMovie hits theatres May 14, Netflix May 21
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04/20/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Films With New Jersey Roots Among Nominees At Academy AwardsThe 93rd Academy Awards ceremony is only days away, and films with Garden State connections dominate this year’s Oscars.
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04/09/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘Severance’Principal photography in Holmdel
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03/29/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBCUniversal Announce Production Assistant Bootcamp in NewarkFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
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02/17/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Well Represented At Entertainment Awards ShowsNew Jersey film fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate this year as the 78th Golden Globe Awards get underway on Sunday, February 28, in Beverly Hills.
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02/16/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Death Saved My Life Premiered on LifetimeHaddonfield and other New Jersey towns play a starring role in the thriller Death Saved My Life, which aired on Lifetime on February 13th.
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01/28/21 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Palisade Stages Opens in KearnyThe recent influx of film and television activity in New Jersey has created an unprecedented demand for large studio space. Palisade Stages, the first major soundstage to be built in the state, has just opened for business in Kearny.
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12/21/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Queen Returns To New JerseyNorth Jersey locations are being used for the CBS television series The Equalizer, a new take on the 1980s drama series of the same name.
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12/01/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission member Janice Kovach Becomes President of New Jersey State League of MunicipalitiesJanice Kovach, a board member of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, was sworn in as President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities on Friday, November 20.
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10/07/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Debuts on NetflixAaron Sorkin’s powerful new drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 will begin streaming on Netflix beginning October 16th.
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08/19/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Amazon Studios’ Chemical Hearts Premieres on Amazon PrimeRomantic drama filmed in New Jersey available on August 21
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07/29/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey Film Commission Nominated as Outstanding Film Commission by the Locations Manager Guild InternationalThe New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission has been nominated by the Location Managers Guild International as an Outstanding Film Commission.
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06/23/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Universal Pictures’ You Should Have Left Available on Digital Rental ServicesThriller movie filmed in New Jersey can be watched On Demand at Home
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03/12/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
HBO’s Adaptation of Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America Set to DebutAlternate History Miniseries set and filmed in New Jersey premieres Monday, March 16 at 9 pm
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01/31/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Murphy Signs Extension to Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs ActFollowing a record year for New Jersey’s motion picture and television industry, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand the financial incentive program that has served as a catalyst for a dramatic increase in production activity in the state.
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01/30/20 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Governor Phil Murphy Appoints Janice Kovach To The New Jersey Motion Picture And Television CommissionThe New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission is pleased to announce the addition of Janice Kovach to the 10-member Commission. Governor Phil Murphy’s appointment of Kovach was approved by the Senate on January 13.
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11/26/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture Commission Launches Reel-Scout PartnershipInteractive Digital Location Library Showcases Diverse NJ Locations Available for Film and TV Productions
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11/18/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture Commission and NBCUniversal Announce Third Diverse Production Assistant BootcampFree Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To 30 New Jersey Residents
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03/20/19 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
Inclusion and Economic Growth Take Center Stage at Diversity in Film and Television Production ForumState and local officials joined a wide array of film and television industry leaders in Newark to discuss diversity and inclusion in New Jersey’s film industry at today’s Diversity in Film and Television Production Forum.
Last Updated: 01/24/22
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