Atlantic Highlands Councilman Jon Crowley was named Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), last month, but he showed at last night’s Borough Council meeting his extensive duties in that position will not hamper his commitment to the borough as an active Councilman.
Despite some difficulties with the borough’s ZOOM system at the regular meeting of the borough council, along with the fact Crowley was in his car and driving, he was able to attend the meeting and participate in all activities.
The press release issued at the time of his new status made it clear why he was selected for such a powerful position as Executive Director serving as the senior leader of all of New Jersey’s film initiatives, leading both the NJEDA’s film sector development work, as well as the management of the NJMPTVC.
Prior to joining the NJEDA, Crowley worked within the television industry for more than two decades, producing and directing several well-known television series including “Impractical Jokers”, “House Hunters International”, “Big Brother”, “Lizard Lick Towing”, “Love After Lock-Up”, “Trading Spouses”, “Breaking the Ice”, “Full Contact”, and “Upload with Shaquille O’Neal”, among others. Crowley is a two-time EMMY award winner, and CableACE Writing Nominee.
“As the film industry continues to expand across the state, I am excited to welcome Jon to the NJEDA where he will use his skills and experience to lead the Film Commission’s efforts to attract top-tier film and television production to the Garden State, “ said Economic Development Authority Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. He added that in this role, the Atlantic Highlands councilman will “help boost Governor Phil Murphy’s mission to strengthen New Jersey’s leadership in the film sector, which will fuel our economy and create good-paying jobs for our residents.” He continued that Crowley’s experiences will be a tremendous asset to the Commission as it works towards promoting the state as a top destination to film.
Officials in the industry have noted how film production has grown in substantial amounts since Murphy has been Governor, and Crowley’s leadership will lead to even more growth in attracting major productions and expanding the film industry’s presence in New Jersey.
Crowley has served on the borough council since 2017 and has worked with the staff of the Commission to certify the borough as “film ready.”
