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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s local film and television industry has expanded with the addition of several new municipalities and counties designated as Film Ready Communities. The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, revealed that 14 municipalities and four counties have successfully completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program.
Continue reading More New Jersey Municipalities Go Film Ready
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Paramus NJ, From the team that created the immensely popular Christmas House and Halloween House comes the innovative new Movie House located on the first floor of the Paramus Park Mall at 700 Paramus Park. This one-of-a-kind immersive walk-through experience, opening June 2nd will delight both casual and hard-core movie fans. The much-anticipated launch promises an unparalleled experience, blending cutting-edge technology and creative and engaging activities with a diverse selection of films for audiences of all ages.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival (RGIFF) has announced its lineup for its 12th Season with five nights of events. The festival features a diverse selection of independent films from around the world, including short films, documentaries, and feature-length films. Over 50 films will be in the offering by up and coming filmmakers, see the premiere of a NJ feature film, enjoy panels by industry experts, do some networking, hear inspiring Q & A’s, pose on the Red Carpet and mingle at the Awards After Party.
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East Rutherford , “A Good Person” is an upcoming American drama film written, directed, and produced by Zach Braff. The film stars Florence Pugh, Molly Shannon, Chinaza Uche, Celeste O’Connor, and Morgan Freeman. A Good Person is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 24, 2023, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Continue reading “A Good Person”, Filmed in North Jersey Scheduled for Release on March 24, 2023
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival is holding it’s annual “An Evening with Oscar®” party on Friday, March 10th at Park West Loft, 38 Oak Street in Ridgewood from 8:00pm – 12 midnight. This fun event is open to the public and is filled with excitement, dancing, movie trivia, and fine food and drink.
Continue reading Oscar Party Fundraiser for the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
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Montclair NJ, an all-star cast visited Essex, Union, Hudson, and Passaic Counties for the filming of the upcoming multigenerational romantic comedy Maybe I Do. Produced by Endeavor Content, the movie follows Michelle and Allen, who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering next steps.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission announced today that overall in-state production spending from filmmaking exceeded $650 million dollars in 2022, besting the previous record of $500 million set for 2021. The announcement came at the outset of a series of meetings in California between Governor Murphy and the film, TV, and technology industries.
Continue reading Film Production in New Jersey Once Again Smashes Record
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Ridgewood NJ , Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down after more than two decades at the company. The company has been planning its next era in leadership for years and appointed Ted Sarandos as co-CEO in 2020. Greg Peters, the company’s current COO, will be promoted to co-CEO. Hastings will remain with Netflix as executive chairman of the board.
Continue reading Netflix Founder and CEO Reed Hasting Steps Down
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Ridgewood NJ, celebrating their 11th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown from a two-day event to a seven-day festival and special events including our World Cinema Night, our Student Night and our Main Festival all showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.
Continue reading 12TH Annual Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
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New Brunswick NJ, the 41st Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will take place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 27-February 19, 2023. The Festival will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University. All the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. From documentaries to shorts to narrative and experimental films, the festival has something for everyone. Here is a preview of the festival.
Continue reading Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival Preview
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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon plans to spend more than $1 billion a year to produce movies that it will release in theaters. It aims to make between 12 to 15 movies every year for theatrical release. US movie ticket sales have dropped by more than 33% since 2019, a year before the pandemic closed theaters. Despite this, filmmakers, Hollywood veterans, and talent representatives are pushing for media companies to embrace the big screen.
Continue reading Amazon Plans to Invest Over $1 Billion a Year in Movies for Theaters
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Oceanport NJ, Streaming giant Netflix appears to be the top bidder in the race for Fort Monmouth’s Mega Parcel, the single largest property ever put up for sale at the former U.S. Army base.
Continue reading Netflix Wins Bid for Fort Monmouth Mega-Parcel
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission , Friday, September 30th was New Jersey day at the movies as three feature films shot in the state will all be released on that date.
Continue reading Hollywood comes to North Jersey, over 1,728 workers hired
