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Unlimited Studios Opens Long Branchs First Major Film Facility on Jersey Shore
On a warm June afternoon, Unlimited Studios unveiled a new production complex on Myrtle Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. The grand opening, slated for 3 p.m., marked the city’s first permanent film and television studio and added a fresh chapter to the Jersey Shore’s expanding entertainment landscape.
The 20‑story complex boasts sound stages, post‑production suites, and a cutting‑edge production office. According to dispatch.com, the facility is engineered to support feature‑film, television, and commercial projects that can be developed, filmed, and finished entirely within the city’s borders.
The ribbon‑cutting ceremony drew local officials and industry representatives, all of whom underscored the studio’s potential to broaden the region’s creative economy.
Long Branch, a 31,667‑resident beachside city in Monmouth County, has long been a backdrop for movies and television shows. The new studio signals a pivot from temporary on‑location shoots to a dedicated production hub, giving the city a tangible presence in New Jersey’s rapidly expanding film industry.
New Jersey’s film sector has surged in 2026. State‑wide qualified spend reached $833 million, and the industry employed more than 30,000 crew members, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission. The state’s tax‑credit program and proximity to New York City have attracted major studios, positioning New Jersey as the country’s third‑largest film hub behind New York and Los Angeles.
Unlimited Studios joins a growing network of facilities across the state, including the former Fort Monmouth site that will host a large Netflix studio, as well as upcoming campuses in Bayonne and Newark. Paramount, Lionsgate, and other major players have announced production investments in the region, underscoring the Jersey Shore’s appeal to both streaming services and traditional studios.
Beyond the crews that will work on site, the studio’s activity is expected to generate demand for lodging, catering, transportation, and local services, creating secondary jobs and increased revenue for businesses in Long Branch and surrounding communities. Similar ripple effects have already been observed in other New Jersey towns.
Unlimited Studios is currently preparing to host its first projects, with several pilots and feature‑film scripts in development. The facility’s opening aligns with the state’s broader strategy to attract high‑profile productions to the Jersey Shore. While the studio’s long‑term output remains to be seen, its presence signals a new era for Long Branch and a tangible step toward solidifying New Jersey’s status as a major production destination.
The 20‑story complex boasts sound stages, post‑production suites, and a cutting‑edge production office. According to dispatch.com, the facility is engineered to support feature‑film, television, and commercial projects that can be developed, filmed, and finished entirely within the city’s borders.
The ribbon‑cutting ceremony drew local officials and industry representatives, all of whom underscored the studio’s potential to broaden the region’s creative economy.
Long Branch, a 31,667‑resident beachside city in Monmouth County, has long been a backdrop for movies and television shows. The new studio signals a pivot from temporary on‑location shoots to a dedicated production hub, giving the city a tangible presence in New Jersey’s rapidly expanding film industry.
New Jersey’s film sector has surged in 2026. State‑wide qualified spend reached $833 million, and the industry employed more than 30,000 crew members, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission. The state’s tax‑credit program and proximity to New York City have attracted major studios, positioning New Jersey as the country’s third‑largest film hub behind New York and Los Angeles.
Unlimited Studios joins a growing network of facilities across the state, including the former Fort Monmouth site that will host a large Netflix studio, as well as upcoming campuses in Bayonne and Newark. Paramount, Lionsgate, and other major players have announced production investments in the region, underscoring the Jersey Shore’s appeal to both streaming services and traditional studios.
Beyond the crews that will work on site, the studio’s activity is expected to generate demand for lodging, catering, transportation, and local services, creating secondary jobs and increased revenue for businesses in Long Branch and surrounding communities. Similar ripple effects have already been observed in other New Jersey towns.
Unlimited Studios is currently preparing to host its first projects, with several pilots and feature‑film scripts in development. The facility’s opening aligns with the state’s broader strategy to attract high‑profile productions to the Jersey Shore. While the studio’s long‑term output remains to be seen, its presence signals a new era for Long Branch and a tangible step toward solidifying New Jersey’s status as a major production destination.
