Why filmmakers are choosing New Jersey for their projects
By: Erin Vogt | Published: 2025-06-27 22:18:00 | Source: nj1015.com
In the past year or so, New Jersey residents and businesses have been treated to sightings of movie stars and film crews popping up repeatedly in Asbury Park, Westfield, Paterson and Cape May.
Holmdel has become a haven for “Severance” fans, as the hit Apple Plus series is prominently set there.
The frequent activity is no accident — New Jersey is growing its film infrastructure, which means more jobs and money spent in the state.
East Brunswick and Gloucester Township are among the most recent additions to the “NJ Film Ready” program.
After a five-step process towns are certified and able to offer standardized permit fees and turnaround time.
NJ Film Ready program has more towns than ever (nj.gov, Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration)
