Unlimited Studios opens first major film studio in Long Branch

Unlimited Studios will open June 20 at 122 Myrtle Avenue in Long Branch, giving Monmouth County its first permanent major film and television production home. The launch comes as New Jersey’s studio buildout accelerates, with Netflix, Paramount and Lionsgate all investing heavily in the state.

Why it matters: - Unlimited Studios gives Long Branch a permanent production base as New Jersey’s film industry expands beyond North Jersey and into the Shore. - The studio is positioned to serve local creators and incoming productions that need a smaller, full-service option closer to home. - The opening adds local infrastructure at a time when major studio campuses are reshaping the state’s production economy.

What happened: - Unlimited Studios will hold a grand-opening celebration on Friday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. at 122 Myrtle Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. - The company is opening as the first major film and television production arm with a permanent home in Long Branch. - The studio is a full-service production studio and production company. - The launch comes during New Jersey’s largest film-industry expansion to date.

The details: - The studio is housed in a 3,000-square-foot studio and event space. - The facility includes a large-scale cyclorama wall built to fit a car. - The space also includes a four-seat video-ready podcast room. - Unlimited Studios offers a full post-production and editing suite. - The studio provides camera, lighting and grip rentals. - The facility includes a dedicated lounge and wardrobe area. - The space has blackout capability, high-speed connectivity and on-site parking. - Unlimited Studios provides end-to-end production support from prep through post. - The company also offers local crew access and guidance on New Jersey film tax incentives. - The studio is intended for brand campaigns, commercials, television, documentaries and features. - The company presents the Long Branch location as a closer alternative to New York City logistics for regional productions. - The grand opening is presented with the Garden State Film Festival and the New Jersey Film Academy. - The event is free and open to the public. - The event is designed as a red-carpet industry networking event for managers, agents and other industry professionals. - Attendees can get pro headshots and digitals, hair and makeup touch-ups, and access an art gallery featuring local artists’ work for purchase. - The event also includes local and industry vendors, a food truck, photo ops, yard games, and indoor and outdoor seating. - RSVP is available at info@workhousepr.com.

Between the lines: - New Jersey is competing to become a larger production hub by pairing state incentives with major private investment. - Netflix is building a $1 billion, 292-acre production campus at the former Fort Monmouth, minutes from Long Branch, with 12 soundstages and first stages scheduled to open in 2027. - Paramount has anchored 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.6-million-square-foot campus set to be the largest studio campus in the Northeast. - Lionsgate is opening a purpose-built studio in Newark. - State film tax credits of up to 40% are helping drive the expansion. - New Jersey is on track to grow from three purpose-built soundstages to more than 30. - Unlimited Studios is positioning itself as the local-scale option that major campuses cannot provide. - Co-founder Madison Santos said the industry needs studios in towns, not only on skylines. - Co-founder Coleman Wilson said the goal is to help New Jersey filmmakers start careers at home and give the local creative community a lasting place in the industry.

What's next: - Unlimited Studios will open to productions after the June 20 grand opening. - The company plans to serve local and incoming projects from Monmouth County as larger studio developments come online around the state. - Netflix’s first soundstages at Fort Monmouth are slated to open in 2027. - Unlimited Studios says it aims to scale over time while keeping local film and creative community ties central to its growth.

The bottom line: - Long Branch is getting its first major permanent production studio just as New Jersey’s studio boom spreads to the Jersey Shore.