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We are an arts-driven business development organization. We provide programming in support of the local filmmaking community. We attract economic investment and job creation via Northeast Ohio's film and media industry. We advocate for legislation that drives spending to Ohio, attract media projects to the region, and educate the local workforce with the skills to fill the jobs we create, as well as small businesses to compete for production vendor opportunities.
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Fashioning the Stage: An Evening with Harold “Ragz” Crawford
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cleveland History Center 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106
“I have always viewed actors as a blank canvas and I get to paint with clothes.” - Harold “Ragz” Crawford
WIFTOH Vision Board Party 2026
Get a CLEAR VISION of your film goals for 2026!
Saturday, January 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Beachwood 3628 Park E Dr Beachwood, OH 44122
Join Women in Film and Television Ohio (WIFTOH), women and men welcome!
We continue to push Ohio's media industry to the next level by leading efforts to expand the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit, driving production spending to our region, and supporting the growing local film ecosystem.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2026
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Monday, January 05, 2026
From Star Wars to Shawshank: Cleveland's David Lester returns home for film commission events | Cleveland.com
Monday, January 05, 2026
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