Zoom: FREE Q&A with David Schoner Jr, Associate Director, NJ Film Commission - Learn about Working in TV & Film in NJ

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12pm ET / 9am PT

Price: Free

Exciting things have been coming to the TV/FILM scene in NJ!  

Film and TV production in New Jersey is experiencing a record-breaking boom, with production spending hitting an all-time high of $833 million in 2024, nearly doubling crew hires to over 30,000.

The state is rapidly becoming a top-three U.S. filming hub, driven by major studio developments like 1888 Studios and lucrative tax incentives.

If you are an East Coast actor, you NEED to join us for this Q&A with David Schoner Jr about everything the NJ Film Commissioner's office has been up to in our fast paced industry!

With new studios popping up, tax incentives, and lots of home-based talent-- don't sleep on the opportunities NJ has to offer.  Come to our Q&A and learn more about the entertainment market in the good ole Garden State.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Nothing to prepare for this free seminar.


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David Schoner Jr.

Driven by a passion for storytelling and the human condition, David W. Schoner Jr. brings over 39 years of experience in film and television. As Senior Advisor at the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, he has helped facilitate thousands of productions, including The Sopranos, Joker 2, and West Side Story. Earlier in life, David also raised chickens, reflecting his lifelong appreciation for care, patience, and growth both on and off the set.

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.