The Passaic County Film Commission celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and our commitment to these values is unwavering. We also seek to increase our awareness, and support of, cultural equity, health, environmental and restorative justice issues, particularly as they pertain to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA communities, persons with disabilities, and women’s, children’s and animal rights. These commitments inform our mission as the Passaic County Film Commission because we understand that diverse perspectives propel innovative ideas, while the humane treatment of all living entities helps promote unity and harmony within our communities.

Mission Statement

The County of Passaic seeks to foster the development of the motion picture and television film industry in the County in an attempt to increase the image of Passaic County; increase local employment opportunities; and increase revenues for Passaic County companies.

Objectives

1.) Develop a portfolio of potential sites throughout the County of Passaic which would be appropriate locales for motion picture and television filming, including, but not limited to:

- Historic Locations

- Residential Locations

-Houses of Worship

-Business Locations (including retail, warehouse, commercial, and industrial sites)

-Natural Resources, i.e. Great Falls, Greenwood Lake, Quarries, etc.

- Government Locations (Court Houses, etc.)

2.) Designate a formal liaison with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Film Commission to respond to requests for filming locations

3.) Develop a network of contacts in each municipality who can scout for sites for the portfolio and respond to requests for locations

4.) Develop a list of Passaic County companies who can supply services to the motion picture and television film industry

5.) Develop a list of film companies headquartered in Passaic County

6.) Work with municipalities to develop local ordinances which will enhance motion picture and television filming

7.) Provide guidance and instruction to local municipal representatives on how to identify appropriate locations for the film industry and how to present these locations through panoramic photography

8.) Highlight the Passaic County Film Commission on the County web site and hot link to the NJ Film Commission web site to provide information on the schedule for current filming