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Cobalt History from Star Trek to Seinfeld
Like New Jersey's rich film history, Cobalt Stages’ physical space holds so many compelling production stories. Read our highlights below.
Jerry Seinfeld returns to Cobalt Stages.
Jerry Seinfeld returned to Cobalt Stages to direct and star in a LEGO-themed promo announcing Netflix’s acquisition of his classic Seinfeld series.
Check out our updated Hoboken resources page!
We’ve added fresh resources for shopping, dining, travel and more!
Before there was Hollywood…
New Jersey was a key player in the productions and inventions that drove early film, from Thomas Edison’s earliest film experiments to notable movies produced in the area known as Hollywood on the Hudson.
Big News: The NJ Film and TV Tax Credit has been expanded!
Increasingly, producers are flocking to New Jersey to take advantage of our tax incentives that apply to above AND below the line expenses. Due to such strong demand, NJ State has amended the program, increasing the cap from $75 to $100 million, and extending the sunset date by five years - ‘til July 2028!
Get the look you want with the focus range you need.
The issue with doing any kind of macro or tabletop work is the fact that your tools don't scale to the subject. That's always been the challenge of doing this type of work. You have to build your own tools to execute shots because the equipment grossly outsizes the subject, even in the digital age. To solve this problem, we custom designed and engineered a digital version of a tool once used primarily for film: our bellows focusing digital camera.
Experience Greater New York’s Turnkey Soundstage
We offer what no other production studio on the East Coast can - our state-of-the-art Soundstage and support spaces, Virtual Set and Motion Control tools, and a comprehensive inventory of production equipment - ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.
Cost Control, Comfort, and Convenience
As a "By-Producers, For-Producers Soundstage", we’ve reimagined the production experience to set a new standard for cost-efficiency, convenience, and comfort.
Making high-speed movie magic?
High-speed camera work demands critical synchronization of events which is virtually impossible to do manually. Luckily, we’re in the business of designing innovative technological solutions to meet all your production needs.
Shoot here. Work here. Stay here.
Get to know our Hoboken House location.
We’ve got two comfortable, convenient locations, three blocks apart.