Newark Office of Film and TV

09/10/2026

Want to get your small business involved in New Jersey’s growing film industry? 🎬

Event Details:
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: NJIT - Campus Center - 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102
NJIT Parking Deck - 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (free parking available)

Stop by the NJEDA’s Small Business Resource Fair to explore opportunities and connect with the New Jersey Film Commission!

09/10/2026

The Netflix movie, The Whisper Man filmed in Newark in 2025. 🎥🎬

How did they impact the local economy? 🤔

While here theirs team spent approximately $100k on restaurants, donations, and etc. 💰

09/08/2026

When the trucks are parked, production is near! 🚛🎬

Here are some photos from last week’s film set in downtown Newark! 📍🎥

Our Newark Film Works fellows were hard at work on set, gaining hands-on experience and making it happen behind the scenes. 🎬👏

09/01/2026

Newark Film Works fellows were hired to help with the live-stream production of the 24 Hrs of Peace event this past weekend. 🎬🎥✨

Deanna and Angelo assisted Cologna Productions and Nwk TV 78 with camera operations. The entire 24Hrs of Peace celebration was live-streamed in facebook and YouTube

08/26/2026

What is Newark Film Works?

NFW is a workforce development initiative that prepares Newark residents for high-quality careers in the growing film and digital media industry. Through a collaborative partnership among six Newark-based organizations, the program hosts training programs for Newark residents, equipping them with the technical skills, industry-recognized credentials, and professional networks needed to succeed on both union and non-union productions.

Interested in enrolling?

Applications for the fall/winter cohort will open in September, and will be available on Film.NewarkNJ.Gov
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08/21/2026

Newark Film Works fellows Nia Amirah, Quaz Z., and Anthony Nieves were hired as part of the production crew to work on the set of a podcast series filming locally in Newark.

All three individuals successfully completed the Newark Film Works training program through the Grip and Electric training track.

If you are interested in learning more about Newark Film Works, visit our website film.newarknj.gov

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08/20/2026

Are you working on a production project in the New Jersey area?

If you are in need of trained grip and electric professionals send us an inquiry, [email protected]

Our G&E fellows are certified professionals trained by local 52 union members. 🎬🎥✨

08/18/2026