New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission

Film industry
Jun 12, 2026

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ drives $34M in New Jersey spending

Steven Spielberg’s latest science-fiction thriller is generating more than buzz in the Garden State. The film tallied up $34 million in state spend and hired 1,800 crew members, highlighting local industry growth.

"Happy Gilmore 2," starring Adam Sandler, was filmed in 31 municipalities and nine counties across New Jersey.
Jun 8, 2026

NJ film industry growth draws banks, businesses to the set

New Jersey's film industry is creating opportunities for businesses, municipalities and service providers as production grows statewide.

Newark, New Jersey
Jun 3, 2026

NJBIZ Conversations Special Edition: Newark Summit attendees talk city growth

NJBIZ sat down with several industry leaders at the event to discuss economic development, film production, dining and arts growth in New Jersey’s largest city.

2026 NJ Film Expo
May 6, 2026

Crowley: NJ film boom fuels jobs, local spend, pride

NJBIZ caught up with Jon Crowley, who leads the state Motion Picture and Television Commission, at the recent New Jersey Film Expo to discuss the industry's role in driving jobs, local spending and studio growth, as production and investment surge across the Garde State.

2025 NJ Film Expo
Apr 6, 2026

NJ Film Expo returns to East Rutherford April 30

The NJ Film Expo returns to Meadowlands Arena April 30, spotlighting New Jersey’s growing film and TV industry with panels, vendors and a keynote from Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth renderings
Mar 12, 2026

15 NJ towns named Film Ready Communities

The municipalities join New Jersey’s Film Ready Communities program, which helps towns attract film and TV productions and boost local economic growth.

Oscars
Jan 27, 2026

New Jersey films, talent dominate 2026 Oscar nominations

The Garden State posted a major showing in this year's nods, with "Blue Moon," "Marty Supreme" and "Song Sung Blue" highlighting the state's rise as a production hub.

Timothée Chalamet
Jan 14, 2026

Chalamet wins Golden Globe for NJ-filmed ‘Marty Supreme’

The best actor win spotlights the state's booming film industry, with $172 million spent statewide by five 2026-nominated films.

"Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere"
Oct 24, 2025

Springsteen film spends $42M across New Jersey

Hitting theaters Oct. 24, “Deliver Me from Nowhere” was shot entirely in the Boss' "backyard" and showcased the state's versality as a production location.

Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth renderings
Sep 25, 2025

Netflix unveils Fort Monmouth studio renderings (photos)

Take a closer look at the $1 billion project that will occupy 290 acres with 12 soundstages and more in Oceanport and Eatontown.

2025 Location Manager Guild International Awards
Sep 2, 2025

NJ film commission wins at 2025 LMGI Awards

The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission took home some hardware from the 2025 LMGI Awards for “A Complete Unknown.”

"Happy Gilmore 2," starring Adam Sandler, was filmed in 31 municipalities and nine counties across New Jersey.
Aug 19, 2025

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ a hole-in-one for NJ with $153M film spend

The Netflix production marks the highest qualified film spend in the state ever, boosting jobs, lodging and local businesses.