Borough of Mendham Film Ready

Film Ready New Jersey Program
An initiative of the NJMPTVC (NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission), Film Ready New Jersey is a 5-step certification and marketing program that educates municipalities on the basics of motion picture and television production and enables cities and towns to effectively accommodate on location filming and market their communities as filming destinations. The program sets basic standards for attracting filmmaking and positions the state as a top production destination. The “film-ready” designation provides an elevated platform for certified communities to promote themselves as filming destinations and connects film and TV professionals with skilled and knowledgeable liaisons across the state, who can provide local expertise and support to create easier, faster and better access to nearby resources and location information.

The New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission has supported and nurtured this creatively vibrant and economically vital industry for over 45 years. The Commission’s knowledgeable and experienced staff assists filmmakers with all their needs -- financial incentives, permits, regulations, production services, site selection and clearance. Part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the Commission attracts and supports production work and promotes infrastructure growth for the economic and image benefits the state derives.

Find additional information on the Film Ready New Jersey Program and NJMPTVC here. 

 

Borough of Mendham is "Film Ready!"

ORDINANCE #10-2025 (Effective starting September 30, 2025)

Those interested in filming in the Borough of Mendham must obtain a permit from the Municipal Clerk's office. The following must be provided: 

  • Permit Application
  • Proof of insurance coverage
    • Commercial General Liability Insurance: Limits of $1 Million per Occurrence, $2 Million Aggregate, and $5,000/person medical expenses.
    • Owned, Leased, and Hired/Non-Owned Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Limit of $1 Million CSL.
    • Worker's Compensation Insurance: Part A - Statutory Limits; Part B $500,000 /$500,000 /$500,000
  • An agreement, in writing, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Borough from any and all liability, expenses, claims, and damages resulting from the use of public lands. 
  • The hiring of a police officer for the times indicated on the permit. 
  • Prior to the issuance of the permit, the applicant shall post a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 to assure that the applicant has fully complied with all the terms and conditions of the permit and to reimburse the Borough for property damage.

Fees

  • Basic filming permit (one-time fee with 3 or more days’ advance notice of the first day of filming):  $500
  • Expedited basic filming permit (one-time fee with 2 or less days advance notice of the first day of filming):  $750
  • Basic filming permit for nonprofits (one-time fee):  $50
  • Public Safety:  Hiring of off-duty law enforcement officers of the Mendham Borough Police Department in accordance with § 38-19.
  • Parking/inconvenience fees. There is a high demand for parking in the Borough’s business district. Therefore, the following fees are required:  
    • Monday through Wednesday - $1,250 per day to the Borough per day to  for exclusive use of designated Borough Parking Lot.
    • Thursday through Saturday - $2,000 per day to Borough for exclusive use of designated Borough Parking Lot.
    • For each street parking space reserved, $25 per day to Borough.
    • $1,000 for street closures

Past Filming Projects

  • "The Last Mrs. Parrish", Happy Hive Productions, LLC (Netflix): 9/22/25 - 9/26/25