New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit
Transferable. Real money.
Incentive summaries are informational only. Confirm current terms with the NJEDA and NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission before budgeting.
- 35%
- Qualified cast and crew wages
- 30%
- Goods and services purchased within 30 miles of Columbus Circle — Paterson is inside the radius
- 35%
- Goods and services purchased outside the 30-mile radius
- +2–4%
- Additional credit for productions with an approved diversity plan
- Qualifies at $1M+ spend or 60% in-state spend.
- No per-project cap.
- $430M annual program cap documented through 2039.
How it works
Step 1
Scout
Use this site and request a location packet.
Step 2
Apply
City filming permit plus NJEDA application.
Step 3
Shoot
Track qualified spend.
Step 4
Credit
Transferable credit issued through NJEDA.