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NJ Gets New $250M Studio for AI & Micro-Dramas
10 Feb
Summary
- A $250 million studio complex is launching in Paterson, New Jersey.
- Filmology Labs will focus on next-gen content like micro-dramas and AI media.
- The historic Reinhardt Building will become a 250,000 sq ft production hub.

A significant new $250 million studio complex, Filmology Labs, is being established in Paterson, New Jersey. This initiative, spearheaded by Alan Mruvka, co-creator of E! Entertainment Television, signals a major investment in next-generation media production. The facility will specialize in creating content such as vertical micro-dramas, digital series, podcasts, and AI-driven media.
Located in Paterson's historic Reinhardt Building at 61 State Street, the 250,000 square foot campus is designed for speed and efficiency. It will feature 21 sound stages with permanent standing sets optimized for vertical storytelling, alongside AI studios, podcast studios, and an LED Volume Wall stage. Filmology Labs aims to create local job opportunities and draw investment, positioning Paterson as a key player in the evolving entertainment economy.




