Behind the LensNew Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission

Film Office & Commission

New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission

Newark, New Jersey, United States

The New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission is the state film office (operating under the NJEDA) that promotes and facilitates film and television production across New Jersey. It provides location scouting assistance, permitting guidance, and administration support around the state's film tax credit program, and maintains the NJ-411 Production Services Directory of local crew and vendors.

Filming incentives

Rate
30% standard; up to 35-40% with studio partner bonus
Credit type
Transferable Tax Credit (state purchase at 95% for 2026+ approvals)
Min. spend
$1,000,000 (film); $2,000,000 (digital media)

Figures describe the New Jersey program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.

At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources

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New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program provides tax credits against corporation business tax and gross income tax, administered by NJEDA.

Official incentive details

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