www.archpaper.com: Plans for a 292-acre, $1.2 billion Netflix campus were approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board last December. Construction on Netflix’s new flagship production location on the East Coast started in May and is now humming in Oceanport, New Jersey, which borders Eatontown.
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I am not quite sure how I feel about production companies expanding all over the US. I always liked the idea of living in one central location where a hub of work is all around. You don’t have to worry about your location hindering the potential jobs. As well as not having to relocate from job to job. However there is something to be said about living where you want to live regardless and there always being some sort of major production company near by. It is quite the dilemma. Personally I quite like the prospect of having a major production company headquarters in Jersey. As someone who would love to work in both film and television as well as live theatre it is amazing that there is major work for both option in and around New York City. The actual campus looks beautiful and I am excited to see what comes from its new opening.
Reading about Netflix’s proposed studio campus in New Jersey really sparks the imagination from a theatre design and production perspective. The scale of the plan is massive, with twelve soundstages, large backlots, and a full range of support spaces designed to create a hub for film and television production. What stands out to me is how the project combines preservation with innovation, keeping some of the historic structures while clearing space for state-of-the-art facilities. As a student, I think about how these kinds of spaces shape creative work. Having flexible soundstages of that size would allow designers to dream bigger, building sets that might not have been possible in more limited environments. The inclusion of landscaped areas, dining, and spaces that prioritize the well-being of crews shows an understanding that storytelling is as much about supporting the people who make it happen as it is about the final product. It makes me reflect on how design, production, and community are always interconnected.
I look forward to seeing what comes out of this studio and how it will affect the production company world. Will less work be shopped out for Netflix's productions on the east coast? It will be interesting if we start to see more Broadway show adaptations of some of our favorite Netflix shows. I am interested in this new location because working for Netflix would be a really cool experience unfortunately where Netflix is currently located has prevented me from seeing that opportunity out. But now that they are more basically a hop and a skip away from NYC the chances of that are increasing. I also appreciate that Netflix is not completely demolishing the place and holding onto one historic building. Attaching a hotel has me interested as to what other things Netflix is planning on putting on this massive plot of land. We shall see what comes of this but I will definitely be keeping my eyes open to see what comes of this.
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