Jersey Arts Podcast · ArtPride New Jersey

Movie Magic in the Garden State: Jon Crowley Talks Filmmaking in NJ

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John Crowley edited Randy Newman's Oscar nomination package overnight, leading to his first editing job on the Academy Awards.
Host Gina Marie Rodriguez interviews John Crowley, executive director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, about his career in TV production and efforts to grow New Jersey's film industry. They discuss tax incentives, location diversity, support for independent filmmakers, and the state's goal to become the third-largest production hub in the U.S.

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A grounded look at how New Jersey is making itself easier to film in.

This Jersey Arts conversation has a clear line: John Crowley's move from television producer to New Jersey's film leader ties craft, policy, and the practical work of making the state easier to film in.

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Hear how New Jersey is making film production easier for towns, crews, and local businesses.

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