2 Monmouth County Towns Newly Certified To Host Film & TV Productions

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Two towns in Monmouth County are among the 15 municipalities recently designated as “film-ready communities” by the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission (NJ MPTVC).

The state certification program, which is part of the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJ EDA), prepares towns to host film and television productions.

Shrewsbury and Oceanport were among those added to the list after completing the Film Ready New Jersey Program, which educates municipalities on the basics of motion picture and television production and sets basic standards for attracting filmmaking and expanding economic opportunities for communities across the state in New Jersey’s film and television sector.

According to NJ EDA CEO Evan Weiss, New Jersey’s variety of landscapes and locations is a “major asset for the state’s film and television industry, ensuring producers can find the perfect locale for their next feature film.”

“The newest cohort of Film Ready Communities will be prepared for the industry’s continued growth, which will support Governor Sherrill’s vision to create jobs for residents, support small businesses, and drive meaningful economic growth in municipalities across the Garden State,” Weiss said.

In addition to Shrewsbury and Oceanport, the other new municipalities added to NJ’s list of Film Ready Communities include:

• Edison
• Fanwood
• Garwood
• Hamilton
• Hanover
• Highland Park
• Hightstown
• Lambertville
• New Brunswick
• Newton
• Phillipsburg
• Randolph
• Robbinsville

Alongside the previous Film Ready cohorts announced in March 2024 and August 2025, New Jersey now has 58 Film Ready Communities.

“As film and television production continues to break records in New Jersey, local communities need to be prepared to handle the unique needs of the industry,” said NJ MPTVC Executive Director Jon Crowley.

“The Film Ready Program establishes statewide consistency and provides expert guidance on everything from permitting to public safety management, strengthening the state’s industry leadership as more producers choose the Garden State for their next big production.”

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Film Ready New Jersey is a five-step certification program that standardizes local permitting, designates trained municipal film liaisons and helps communities market themselves to location scouts and production companies.

Training covers topics including economic impact, ordinances, public safety and small business opportunities.

To learn more, you can visit the NJ Film Ready website.