The unlikely state taking jobs from Hollywood in latest blow to ailing industry
New Jersey is increasingly attracting film and TV productions that are leaving California for more affordable options. The state has seen a significant rise in production spending, nearly doubling from the previous year. This shift is reshaping the landscape of where major projects are filmed, as studios seek better financial incentives.
- ▪New Jersey attracted nearly $1 billion in production spending last year from 17 projects with budgets over $10 million.
- ▪The state offers aggressive tax incentives, with credits up to 35% and long-term deals reaching 45%.
- ▪Netflix filmed nearly 20 projects in New Jersey last year, including a sequel to 'Happy Gilmore' that received $60 million in tax credits.
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Metro The unlikely state taking jobs from Hollywood in latest blow to ailing industry By Daniel Farr Published May 28, 2026, 8:59 p.m. ET As Los Angeles watches film and TV productions flee in search of cheaper places to shoot, the Garden State is capitalizing. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Hollywood pain is New Jersey’s gain. As Los Angeles watches film and TV productions flee in search of cheaper places to shoot, the Garden State is capitalizing. 5 The jersey city skyline is rising over the hudson river on a beautiful clear day.
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