New Vision Film Foundation
New Jersey's First 501(c)(3) Film Foundation
Empowering New Jersey's next generation of storytellers
We believe that bold, original voices — both behind and in front of the camera — have the power to shape culture, spark change, and move audiences.
What We Do
Project-Based Funding
Funding for new and emerging talents — filmmakers, actors, writers, artists and technicians working across film and television production.
Mentorship
Direct guidance from seven seasoned industry veterans for bold, original voices — both behind and in front of the camera.
Hands-On Training
Hands-on training and educational opportunities across all aspects of film and television production, grounded in New Jersey.
Industry Access
Access to industry resources backed by decades of experience across writing, directing, producing, and distribution.
About Us
Homegrown indie filmmaking, back in New Jersey
As of 2026, New Jersey is no longer a backup location. In recent years, the Garden State has become one of the industry's leading destinations for film and television production. New Vision was founded to nurture New Jersey based visionaries with creative and financial support, and to bring their stories to life, from concept to screen.
But even if you're new to the industry, outside the industry, or just have no idea where to begin, we want to hear from you. We're a group of industry professionals with lifelong roots in the Garden State.
Why New Jersey
The industry is building here
$1 billion
Netflix is constructing a $1 billion production campus at Fort Monmouth, with 12 state-of-the-art soundstages across 292 acres.
350,000 sq ft
Lionsgate is constructing a 350,000 square foot studio.
Long-term lease
Paramount Pictures has signed a long-term lease at 1888 Studios in Bayonne.
Three cities
Carteret, Kearny and Jersey City are all developing new film and television production infrastructure.
Our Board
Seven seasoned industry veterans
New Vision's board brings decades of experience across writing, directing, producing, and distribution.
Amber & James Marchese
Amber and James came to television prominence as cast members of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Marriage Boot Camp. Amber currently appears in the Amazon Prime series City of Honor. James is a Columbia University graduate with a Juris Doctorate, and 20 years of experience as President of a Private Equity Group.
Charley Kiriakos Parlapanides & Vlas Parlapanides
Veteran screenwriters, producers and directors best known as creators of the acclaimed Netflix series Blood of Zeus (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) which earned them Writers Guild of America Award nominations. They co-wrote Immortals (2011) starring Henry Cavill, which grossed over $225 million worldwide and Death Note (2017), starring Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley.
Christopher Baldi
A professional screenwriter who has worked for Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Millennium, Disney, and Netflix, as well as Lifetime, The Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon. Currently writing and producing holiday feature films for The Jim Henson Company and recently hired to write a Woody Woodpecker reboot for Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation.
Michael Rudnitsky
Formerly a sales manager for MGM Studios, executive VP head of distribution for Miramax, and chief distribution consultant for A24 Films. Career highlights include No Country for Old Men, Kill Bill, Moonlight, Shakespeare in Love, Bridget Jones's Diary, and the Scream franchise.
Jonathan Stathakis
Co-ran The Robert Evans Company with legendary producer Robert Evans (The Godfather, Chinatown, Rosemary's Baby). Emmy-nominated showrunner, with producing credits at HBO, Showtime, Starz, and MTV. Selected by the United Nations to create the first TV program for mainland China. Former executive at Miami's Greenwich Studios, where Bad Boys, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Miami Vice were filmed.
Help bring the next great New Jersey story to the screen
DonateNew Vision Film Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.