The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (MPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), announced that in-state production spending from filmmaking reached $833 million in 2024, with more than 556 productions filmed in the state. The amount surpasses the previous record of $701 million in 2022 and nearly doubled the amount of crew hired in 2023.
Two notable productions filmed in New Jersey in 2024 included “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet and “Happy Gilmore 2,” which spent $152 million during its 64-day filming.
EDA approved $9.5 million in funding for five projects in 2024 under the Film and Digital Media Studio Infrastructure Program to support the development of production studios. Netflix was designated as a Studio Partner and approved for Aspire awards. It broke ground on a state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Monmouth in early 2025. Additionally, 1888 Studios in Bayonne was designated as Film-Lease Partner Facility and approved for Aspire awards in 2024.
The MPTVC helps attract and support filmmakers with resources for financial incentives, permits, regulations, production services, site selection, and clearance. The Film Ready New Jersey Program assists local communities in accommodating film and television production and to market themselves as film destinations. There are now 43 designated Film Ready Communities across the state. MPTVC will be hosting their next workshop on the Film Ready New Jersey Program at the League’s conference on Tuesday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Preregistration is required.
More information regarding EDA resources can be found on their website or by calling 844-965-1125.
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.