FILM &
TELEVISION

Hudson County is a terrific place to shoot everything from commercials to features. The vistas are second to none, the on location opportunities are endless and we strive to be “film friendly” because we understand how important the television and film industry is and recognize the vigorous economic activity it creates for our region and state. 

hollywood in hudson county

Hudson County has a long history of serving as the set for fabulous feature films. From classics like the iconic 1972 The Godfather to modern hits like 2019’s Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, many a movie has been made here.

Interested in Scouting/Filming a Hudson County Location?

Interested in Scouting or Filming a Hudson County Location?  We have recently updated our Filmmaker’s Code of Conduct and Film Permit Procedures to align with the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission Film Ready NJ Program to provide the best possible experience in filming within our county locations.

Please read through the following carefully for the most up to date information pertaining to all types of filming on location in Hudson County, NJ. 

Permit to Film Instructions 2025
Filmmakers’ Code of Conduct 2025 
Film Permit Application 2025

Hold Harmless Agreement 

Questions?  Scouting requests? Inquiries about HC Locations? Submitting a Film Permit Application? Email Rosa Mundell, HCOCHA/TD’s Film & Television Coordinator or contact our office at 201-459-2070.

FILM READY Locations

583 Newark Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306

Beaux-Arts style courthouse with stone façade, columns, and a grand staircase built in 1900s; iconic civic landmark registered as National Historic Landmark

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53 South Hackensack Ave Kearny, NJ

Former military facility with industrial design, ground gloor space can be used for filming or basecamp; located on back roads near Hudson County Corrections & Rehab Center and Kearny Point.

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24 Central Avenue Jersey City, NJ

Contemporary, 21st Century, new construction Courthouse complex, opened in 2026 with 2 Civil, 10 Criminal, and 12 Family Courtrooms on Ground, 2nd and 3rd levels with attached parking structure.

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30-35 Hackensack Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032

Modern working correctional facility with secure exterior and institutional architecture.

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635 County Avenue Secaucus, NJ 07094

Training facility for police/fire with classrooms and mock training areas that include former juvenile detention units vacant since 2015.

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515 Duncan Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306

Landscaped golf course with open greens, water features, and city skyline views.

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14th Street Hoboken, NJ 07030

Urban park set under the viaduct featuring open plaza areas, play spaces, and industrial overhead structure-ideal for gritty, cinematic backdrops.

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79th & Bergenline Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047

One of the largest and most beautiful of Hudson County’s parks at 167 acres; It is home to the 16-acre Woodcliff Lake, an impressive array of 45 various athletic facilities and has an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline.

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Clinton Street Between 9 & 10th Hoboken, NJ 07030

Named for its historic sculpture of Christopher Columbus, the park features the “Sun House”-an ornately-designed 100-year old gazebo that includes a sunken garden.

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Laurel Hill Road Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tucked behind the remaining rock quarry at Laurel Hill, the park is a landmark for the North Jersey region. Park highlights include its historical significance, natural features, recreational facilities, and water access to the Hackensack River.

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1 County Rd 605, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Expansive county park with historic fountain, lake, trails, and athletic fields.

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John F. Kennedy Blvd West & 63rd Street Bayonne, NJ 07002

Named for Revolutionary War General Hugh Mercer, Mercer Park was originally part of Curries Woods on the border of Jersey City and Bayonne. The historic Morris Canal was the border between the two municipalities, running along the northern and eastern sections.

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930 John F. Kennedy Blvd Bayonne, NJ 07002

Nearly 100 acres of parkland integrating active and passive recreation along a large waterfront with ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, a running track plus stunning gazebos, gardens, views and and winding paths.

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2nd Street & Bergenline Avenue Union City, NJ 07087

Washington Park has a rich history of providing an ideal location for leisure and recreational enjoyment. Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and winding walkways.

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Schyuler Ave & Davis Ave Harrison & Kearny, NJ

Scenic riverside park with trails, wetlands, and athletic fields in the towns of Harrison and Kearny; its 46 acres have a rich history as a natural area and place of relaxation.

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