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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 22h

The wonderful result of #NJFilm having so much production in the state??

“Being able to work in the state where they live and then going home at night to have dinner with their families.”

Sessions with MaryJane hosted by @jfreeeze.bsky.social.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 23h

Reflecting on my talk to Newark Regional Business Partnership's quarterly meeting—such an energizing group of leaders driving Newark's comeback!

In 2024, we shattered records with $833M in in-state production spending ($701M in 2022), fueling thousands of jobs.

Let's keep the cameras rolling! 🎥

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 3d

Where can you go in #NJFilm in 90 minutes 🚗🚙⁉️

Watch and I will tell ya….

Sessions with MaryJane hosted by @jfreeeze.bsky.social.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 4d

🎯 #NJWorkforceDevelopment: Cast and crew hires increased 69% in 2024 to 30,000 people.

🎯 #FilmingInNewJersey: There is only one state that has seen an increase in film and TV production ➡️ NEW JERSEY.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 4d

🎯 #FilmReadyNewJersey: Certifications of localities are up and will exceed expectations by the end of the year.

🎯 #NJQualifiedSpend: It’s up from $121 million in 2018 to $833 million in 2024.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 4d

🗣️ What an honor it was to speak to the Newark Regional Business Partnership about the state of #NJFilm.

And guess what I reported on?

WE ARE BOOMING 💥 ‼️

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 5d

NOOOOOOO‼️

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 5d

Location Manager David Occhino and MSU’s own Krystal Acosta joined me on a panel discussion, moderated by Keith Strudler, Dean of the College of Communication and Media to discuss entertainment biz.

Big shoutout & thank you to Patty DiFlauro Piroh & team for making it happen. And the pictures.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 5d

Media Operations Summit and Techspo (M.O.S.T.) invited college and high school students, faculty and staff to come see the newest film/tv/audio technology: cameras, accessories, software, etc.

🎥📺Major film and tv manufacturers such as Sony and Black Magic were there.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 5d

Exciting time talking about the state of the #NJFilm business to a record turnout of students for Montclair State University Broadcast and Media Operations 2nd Annual Media Operations Summit and Techspo (MOST)!

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 6d

Took a walk around out the office today to get some fresh air and decided to be #CreativelySane and photograph architecture.
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#GreatMustachioFilmworks #Sonya7iv

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 6d

Who wants a spot of tea?

One lump or two?

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 7d

What a fun night! You have to come out and play next time.

Alyne Halvajian Pinho, Jesse Korman and myself hosted “Movie Trivia Night” HALLOWEEN EDITION at the Williams Center via Cinema Underground + Rutherford Film Festival. 👻 🎥

🎁 Winners receive gift cards to Soldato Books & Records.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 7d

Jersey is becoming a MAJOR film destination! 🎥

Paramount Skydance is investing big in 1888 Studios, occupying over 285,000 sq feet at former Texaco property in Bayonne.

Why is studio called 1888?

Year Thomas Edison filed a preliminary patent!🎞️

🔗: l.nj.com/f99w17
#newjersey #bayonne #njdotcom

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 9d

With diverse filming locations, nation-leading incentives, and major studios under construction, #NJFilm and television industry is booming, creating jobs, supporting small businesses.

Check out more from NBC News NOW: www.nbcnews.com/now/video/ne...

New Jersey becoming the new Hollywood

The Hollywood Hills are coming to the shores of New Jersey. Companies like Netflix and Lionsgate announced they’ll be building massive film studios. Movies like “Happy Gilmore 2” and the Bruce Springs...

www.nbcnews.com

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 9d

PARAMOUNT PICTURES is expanding into New Jersey with a ten-year lease at 1888 Studios’ campus in Bayonne, cementing our state’s reputation as a global powerhouse for film and TV production. 🎥

DEADLINE: x.com/deadline/sta...

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 9d

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS‼️

As the OUTSTANDING FILM COMMISSION award 🏆 world tour winds down, here is Anthony M Pisani, Location Manager, who won the OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A PERIOD FEATURE FILM award for “A Complete Unknown.”

Give a big hello also to ALM Elektra Oates, who worked on the film.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 11d

Big congrats to my dear friend Katherine Delaney on her recognition from the Town of Clinton.

Kat received a proclamation commending her outstanding service, commitment to excellence, and contributions to New Jersey's cultural and economic vitality, signed by Mayor Janice Kovach.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 11d

As the North-East Coast branch, it focuses on fostering community among VFX professionals in the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), supporting career development, and celebrating local talent.
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(Photography by Natalie A Palumbo.)

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 11d

The VES NY Section refers to the New York chapter of the Visual Effects Society (VES), a global non-profit honorary organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, and craft of visual effects in film, television, animation, gaming, virtual reality, and emerging media.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 11d

Big thank you to Jose L. Marin for the invite to VES NY Section Post NAB Show Mixer. 🍸

🗣️ I loved talking to these creative professionals about #NJFilm and our post production credit. They all should be working in the state.

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 13d

Garden State Film Festival isn’t just an event – we’re a creative community!

Join filmmakers and storytellers from around the world.

Asbury Park & Cranford, NJ from March 26-29, 2026.

📅 Submissions end Nov 1, 2025: gsff.org/2026-call-fo....

#GSFFNJ #GardenStateFilmFestival #GSFF #NewJerseyFilm

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 14d

NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission in-state production spending from filmmaking hit $833 million in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $701 million in 2022.

556 productions filmed last year, hiring more than 30,000 crew members, nearly doubling the number of crew hires from 2023.

greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 14d

So proud of how far #NJFilm has come. This is what I am talking about 🎞️ ‼️

2024 Film Industry Spending Breaks Yet Another Record

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greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.social · 15d

🎬 The movie filmed in 16 towns across the state:
Asbury Park
Bayonne
Chatham
Denville
East Rutherford
Freehold
Harding Township
Jersey City
Montague
Montclair
Mountain Lakes
Orange
Rahway
Rockaway
Roseland