Newark is banking on New Jersey’s future in film with new high school

By: Amy Kuperinsky

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,765

Last Updated: 3 days, 7 hours ago

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New Jersey, the home of the world’s first film studio, is reasserting its status as the country’s first Hollywood.

And Newark educators, students, and industry professionals are getting ready to meet the moment.

In November, Newark Public Schools officials announced plans to open New Media High School, which will be geared toward film and TV careers and digital creator …

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