by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Image of Netflix Building by Netflix Website Fort Monmouth, NJ –Lights, camera, Jersey? That’s right, Netflix is rolling deep into the Garden State with the grand opening of its massive new production hub at Fort Monmouth. What used to be a historic army base is now on track to become the East Coast’s newest content factory, and it’s giving serious “Hollywood East” energy. If you're wondering why everyone's buzzing about Fort Monmouth lately, here’s the

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Short-form series apps In today’s swipe-and-scroll culture, short-form drama series are not just a passing trend they’re a powerful force transforming the global entertainment industry. Whether it’s a 2-minute vertical romance on a Chinese streaming app or a gritty 10-minute series on an indie platform, bite-sized storytelling is winning the attention wars and racking up billions of views in the process. Where short-form series All Began Short-form stor

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Image by Saturation.io New Jersey is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers, offering one of the most competitive tax credit programs in the country. Whether you're producing a feature film, TV series, or digital media project, the NJ Film and Digital Media Tax Credit can cover up to 35% of your qualified production expenses dramatically stretching your budget while keeping your project on track. Here’s What You Need to Know: 35% Credit: For qualifie

By Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Photo by Virtina Creating a film is only half the battle, getting people to see it is the other half. Whether you're prepping for your first indie feature or planning a short film release, a solid marketing budget is essential to gain visibility, draw an audience, and open doors to future projects. Here's how to build a realistic, effective marketing budget for your film. 1. Know Your Marketing Goals Start by asking yourself: Are you trying to get into

By Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Plans for Netflix Studio in Bayonne by NJ.com New Jersey’s film industry is thriving, not just because of...