Film Production Services in NJ

A film production company manages every step of bringing a story to the screen. That includes concept development, scripting, casting, securing locations, hiring crew, filming, editing, sound design, graphics, and delivery.

Awakened Films, a New Jersey Film Production Company, has built a reputation for making the production process smooth and transparent. Our Madison-based team & studio helps clients handle everything from local permitting to sourcing top talent, ensuring every project runs efficiently and within budget.

Film production companies follow three main stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. Pre-production is where goals, messaging, and logistics are defined. Production is the actual filming with cameras, lights, sound, and talent. Post-production covers editing, graphics, color correction, sound mixing, captions, and final deliverables.

Awakened Films specializes in guiding New Jersey creators, businesses, nonprofits, and schools through this process. Our local studio and trusted vendor network mean your project benefits from streamlined scheduling and a team that knows the regional landscape.

Costs vary widely depending on the script, number of filming days, locations, crew, and deliverables. A simple short film shot in one day and in one location two actors might start around $15,000. Projects with multiple days, multiple locations, multiple actors, and/or special effects can range from $100,000 to $500,000 or more.

In New Jersey, we know how to stretch production dollars without sacrificing quality. We create custom quotes that match your goals and budget. Awakened Films helps clients take advantage of local locations, tax incentives, and our in-house resources to deliver high-value films that feel cinematic but remain cost-conscious.

Most projects take 8 to 20 weeks. Some writers come to us with a smaller film, having secured talent and locations. These kinds of short films can be turned around even faster, while larger campaigns with requiring location scouting, casting and major production planning take longer.

Timelines usually break down into planning, filming, and editing stages. Clear goals and organized pre-production help keep schedules (and budgets) tight.

Our NJ-based film studio and team has mastered the art of balancing speed with quality. Whether you’re a writer, director, investor or even a corporate client with tight deadlines, we can design a schedule that’s just right.

Yes, permits are often required for filming on public property, including sidewalks, streets, or spaces that impact traffic or pedestrians. New Jersey towns set their own rules, and New York City requires film permits for most exterior shoots.

Our team can handle all permits and insurance certificates on behalf of our clients to keep production stress-free. Awakened Films has direct relationship with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. We simplify the process so clients never worry about paperwork or delays, ensuring compliance and safety while protecting your schedule.

Yes! New Jersey offers a Film and Digital Media Tax Credit that provides savings on qualified expenses such as labor, facilities, and production costs.

Recent updates expanded eligibility and increased certain caps. Currently, the rules say a film must be at least 22 minutes in length, and incur a minimum of $1,000,000 in qualified expenses. Productions featuring news, current events, weather, and market reports or public programming, sports event, a production that solicits funds, a production containing obscene material as defined under N.J.S.2C:34-2 and N.J.S.2C:34-3, or a production primarily for private, industrial, corporate, or institutional purposes are not eligible for film tax credits.

These incentives can significantly reduce overall spend, and we help clients understand whether their project may qualify. Awakened Films is a New Jersey Film Production Company and our team stays current on New Jersey’s film incentive program so clients can plan with confidence.

A film production company sources the right actors, secures filming locations, and assembles a crew that matches the scope of the project. At Awakened Films we manage casting, auditions, location scouting, insurance, and permits. We also scale crews up or down depending on whether you need a lean team for documentary work or a full set with lighting, sound, and art direction.

As a New Jersey film studio, we tap into both local talent and New York City’s deep pool of professionals. This balance allows us to build custom crews and find unique filming spots that perfectly fit your story and budget.

Absolutely. Many projects use SAG-AFTRA actors or IATSE crew members depending on the budget and scope. Union projects follow set pay scales and rules, while non-union shoots can be more flexible.

Awakened Films is a non-union film production company, but we work with both union and non-union talent in New Jersey and the tri-state area.

We create films for businesses, nonprofits, and schools that include commercials, brand films, fundraising videos, recruitment pieces, testimonials, documentaries, training content, and event coverage.

As a leading New Jersey video production company, we bring local knowledge and national-level quality to every project. Our clients rely on us to produce content that connects with audiences and strengthens their brand presence.

Awakened Films has been a trusted production partner since 2008. We employ a full-time creative team and operate a physical studio here in New Jersey. We specialize in creative visual storytelling™ that connects audiences emotionally and inspires action. With nearly 200 five-star reviews and clients ranging from local nonprofits to national brands, we combine cinematic quality filmmaking with a collaborative process that makes production simple and enjoyable. From our state-of-the-art studio to our deep community roots, we provide a personalized experience that makes us the go-to film production company in the region.