Welcome to Union County!
The Union County Motion Picture & Television Advisory Board was created to promote economic development through collaboration with the film and television industry in Union County, New Jersey.
The Advisory Board consists of industry professionals, local stakeholders and community volunteers. The Board acts as a resource hub and facilitating body for film and television productions in Union County’s 21 municipalities and as a liaison with New Jersey’s State Film Commission and Film Ready program.
Why film in Union County?
Location
Union County is a short distance from all five boroughs of New York City, and is located between two of the nation’s premium media markets, Metro New York and Philadelphia.
Financial Benefits
New Jersey’s tax incentive provides a tax credit of 35%. Additional credits may also apply. For details visit Film Ready New Jersey.
Variety of Settings
The 21 municipalities of Union County represent a wide range of time periods and settings, including carefully preserved historical sites dating back to the Colonial era. Bustling cities, lush suburbs, and rugged wildlife habitats are all part of the mosaic of life in Union County.
Experience
Our County and local governments have gained a body of experience in working with film and television productions through the years, and the Advisory Board brings additional knowledge in location scouting, law enforcement, government, and local business.
In 2022, these productions were filmed in Union County
Dumb Money
featuring Pete Davidson in Cranford
Wu Tang: An American Saga
in Elizabeth
Walking Dead
in Plainfield and Union
Smile
featuring Sosie Bacon in Elizabeth
A Good Person
featuring Morgan Freeman in Elizabeth
Bros
featuring Billy Eichner in Cranford