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Barnlight Studios urges Sussex County to form countywide film commission

5821749 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

A Barnlight Studios representative proposed forming a Sussex County Film Commission to market locations, coordinate permitting and build a local production workforce; county leaders signaled support and a sample resolution may be placed on the next agenda.

Laura Magura, of Barnlight Studios, asked the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 20 to create a countywide film commission to market the county’s locations and provide a single point of contact for film and television productions. Magura told the commissioners that “film and television production is booming across New Jersey, creating jobs, boosting businesses, and bringing recognition to other counties,” and urged Sussex County to organize and promote local assets to attract productions. A…

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