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What’s actually happening in New Jersey production, studio construction, incentive changes, new Film Ready towns, written crew to crew, with sources, by people who shoot here. No press-release recycling.

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NOTE 004 Jul 31, 2026 · Incentives New Jersey’s three Studio Partner slots are gone. That changes the math for everyone else. All three Studio Partner designations are held by Netflix, Lionsgate and Paramount. Film-lease facility applications are paused and digital media is oversubscribed. What that leaves for everyone else. NOTE 003 Updated Jul 31, 2026 · Studios The studio boom is real. The stages mostly aren’t open yet. Almost 70 stages are operating statewide, but the headline campuses, Netflix Fort Monmouth, Lionsgate Newark, 1888 Studios, are construction sites. What that means for your schedule and your incentive math. Read the note →

NOTE 002 Updated Jul 31, 2026 · Incentives New Jersey’s tax credit got stronger, and most articles about it are stale. Up to 35%, a 30-mile New York radius rule, a 2049 extension and a 95% state buyback. Read the note → NOTE 001 Updated Jul 31, 2026 · Towns Fifteen more towns just made it easier to say yes to your shoot. The 2026 Film Ready cohort, from Lambertville’s river-town charm to Oceanport next door to Netflix. Read the note →

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