You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..................................................3 CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE............................................5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT...................................9 "Production Totals and Percentage Increases: 2010 vs. 2009" Chart....................................13 "Production Totals, 1978-2010" Chart....................15 "Number of Film and Video Projects Using New Jersey Locations, 1978-2010" Graph.............................17 ECONOMIC IMPACT..............................................23 "Economic Impact Statistics, 1978-2010" Chart...........29 “Revenue Breakdown by Production Category, 2010” Chart..31 "Millions of Dollars Contributed to New Jersey Economy by Filmmaking Activity, 1978-2010" Graph........33 PRODUCTION SERVICES..........................................35 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM...........................................39 PRODUCTION LIST..............................................41 Features................................................43 Telefilms/Mini-Series...................................51 Television Series and Specials..........................53 Music Videos............................................69 Industrial, Educational, Documentary and Short Films....71 Commercials/Stills......................................89 Webcasts/Web Series....................................107 COMMISSION MEMBERS/STAFF....................................109 You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library INTRODUCTION New Jersey hosted a grand total of 957 film and television projects in 2010, as entertainment companies from around the world continued to utilize the vast wealth of locations and production resources available in the state. A record 216 television series and specials were filmed in local cities and towns during the year, along with 60 features, 2 telefilms/mini-series, 29 music videos, a record 263 industrials, 369 commercials and 18 webcasts. This production work contributed $123,565,100 to the state’s economy. Since 1978, the Motion Picture and Television Commission’s first year of operation, some 17,000 projects have been made in the Garden State, enhancing the local economy by over $1.6 billion. You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission concluded its 33rd year of operation in 2010, and so much has changed in that time. In fact, the entire landscape of the entertainment industry has been reshaped again and again. The business as it exists today would be barely recognizable to the executives and artists who populated it during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Many years ago, the term home video did not exist. Who could have predicted an era when home theaters have become a staple in our households, DVD sales would outpace theatrical revenues, and Internet downloading would challenge all traditional means of obtaining and enjoying movies and television programs? Who could have conceived of a high definition, multi channel television universe that would offer unlimited viewing options? How many independent filmmakers of yore would have happily embraced the opportunity to shoot small, personal films using low cost, high quality consumer-pro cameras and to edit them at home on their personal computers? If the last century taught us anything, it confirmed with iron clad certainty that the world is constantly changing. New You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library technology is an irresistible force, coming at us with the impact of a tidal wave. And we are compelled to change with the times. These notions are not new. The poet Robert Herrick said in the 1500s, “new things succeed as former things grow old.” And that is why we, at the Motion Picture and Television Commission, are always looking for ways to change and improve. Times are difficult and financial resources are scarce. But our mission to foster a vibrant production industry in New Jersey, thereby creating economic and image enhancement and job growth, as never been more important. We are always trying to do more with less. Our aim is to provide an excellent level of support to film and television producers. Staff members work hard to disseminate information as quickly and efficiently as possible, solve problems with a true sense of urgency and determination, and constantly reaffirm New Jersey’s reputation as a fully cooperative state where production companies can work easily, enjoyably and profitably. New Jersey remains a preferred destination for filmmakers, even during these challenging economic times when global competition to attract production work is more intense than ever. We must You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library continue to offer unparalleled support to the industry, and market the many resources, both natural and human, that the state has to offer. The Commissioners and staff at the Commission are determined to do so, and look forward to meeting the challenges of the coming years with energy, enthusiasm and continued innovation. As Herrick said, “new things succeed” and we have every intention of building upon this agency’s remarkable record of achievement. You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT The challenging economy of recent years has done little to dim developers’ enthusiasm for building studios in New Jersey. In fact, the very assets of the state that have attracted thousands of filmmakers to our cities and towns have also spurred construction of soundstages. Such facilities are opening in both the northern and southern areas of New Jersey and, with them, ancillary businesses that serve the motion picture and television industry. Newark is the site of two new production complexes. Ironbound Film and Television Studios is a 78,000 square foot facility with stages ranging from 800 to 8,000 square feet. Digital editing suites, a professional studio kitchen, conference rooms, offices and an apartment living space are also available on the premises. The Brick Studio is a multi-purpose creative facility for film and video, photography, sound design and large scale art production. It offers 5,000 square feet of open shooting space in a 7,200 square foot complex, complete with a recording studio equipped with three isolation booths. You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library Allendale is the home of MediaMix Studios, which includes two sounds stages, full video and audio control rooms, two edit suites, private client offices, dressing rooms, a wardrobe room and spacious green room. Relocated from a smaller building in Paramus, the new facility has already hosted numerous productions including the Paramount Pictures feature “Morning Glory” and the venerable PBS science documentary series “Nova.” The recently opened StudioCity New Jersey is a full service media facility located in the heart of Trenton. The main studio is 10,000 square feet with a 1200 square foot green screen, one of the largest in the state. A photography studio, recording studio and editing suites are also available. St. Francis Hospital in Paterson is the site of the MMC- Panasonic HDTV Studios. This is a state-of-the-art, full high definition production center with editing suites and a cafeteria. The studio floor is 2400 square feet, and is equipped with five HD cameras. All of these studios are newly or recently built, and supplement the many excellent production facilities that already exist, among them NFL Films in Mount Laurel, Hill Theatre Studio in Paulsboro, Shamrock Communications in Tinton Falls, TriStar You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library Products in Fairfield, Rollercoaster Studios in East Hanover, CNBC in Englewood Cliffs, and MLB Networks, WWOR-TV and Mark7 Studios, all in Secaucus. The state’s vigorous efforts to lure film and television production to New Jersey has precipitated a growing need for infrastructure. As a result, we have attracted new, permanent businesses and created many full-time and part-time jobs for our residents. All of this reflects a robust New Jersey film and television industry. And it realizes the vision of the Commission’s very first Chairman, the eminent playwright Sidney Kingsley, who always believed it would and could happen right here, in the Garden State. You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library PRODUCTION TOTALS AND PERCENTAGE INCREASES: 2010 VS. 2009 CATEGORY TOTAL 2009 TOTAL 2010 % CHANGE FEATURE FILMS 93 60 -33 MOVIES FOR TELEVISION 1 2 100 TV SERIES/SPECIALS 191 216 13 MUSIC VIDEOS 21 29 38 INDUSTRIALS/SHORTS 260 263 1 COMMERCIALS/STILLS 330 369 11 WEBCASTS 19 18 -5 TOTALS 915 957 5 You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library You are Viewing an Archived Copy from the New Jersey State Library PRODUCTION TOTALS, 1978-2010 YEAR FEATURES TELEFILMS TV SERIES MUSIC VIDEOS INDUSTRIALS COMMERCIALS WEBCASTS TOTALS 1978 15 5 12 32 1979 18 14 14 43 89 1980 17 19 25 51 112 1981 18 3 29 13