Highland Park is proud to welcome film and television productions to our Borough. Whether you're a commercial production, independent filmmaker or student creator, you’ll find that Highland Park offers the perfect variety of locations. Our walkable downtown, historic homes, scenic riverfront parks, and residential neighborhoods offer a wide range of backdrops for any project. Located just minutes from New Brunswick and less than an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, we combine small-town charm with urban accessibility. Whether you’re producing a short film, commercial, documentary, or feature project, we are here to support you with a streamlined permit process, location flexibility, and a community that truly values the arts.

We invite you to bring your vision to life right here in Highland Park.

Permit & Guidelines

• Filming Ordinance
• Filming Permit

For inquiries, contact Rutuja Vartak at rvartak@hpboro.com

Locations

List of Filming Locations

Get Involved

• Register Your Property as a Filming Location: Want to see your home, storefront, or unique space on screen? Register your property on Reel-Scout. Contact us for assistance or more information.

• Register your business as a Production Resource: Are you a local business that can support film production? Caterers, restaurants, lodging, equipment rentals, dry cleaners, security, and more. We invite you to register as a local production resource on Reel-Scout. Contact us to learn more.

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