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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.
Find out what makes Cleveland GREATER: a competitive tax rebate, unique locations, a talented crew, and more.
Discover learning opportunities and resources to launch or advance your production career in your own backyard.
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Houde School of Acting Summit 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
7:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Houde School of Acting 2310 Superior Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
4-day, in-person, interactive weekend of acting workshops, seminars, and networking
CIFF August Shorts Club - CIFF50 Best of the Rest
Six Incredible Shorts. One Historic Vote.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre 2163 Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Help launch the very first film selected for CIFF51
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.
Gross Economic Output since 2009
Full-Time Equivalent Jobs Created
Combined Production Budgets Booked in 2024-2025
Development Awards Nearly $3.7 Million for New Film Projects Across Ohio
Monday, August 10, 2026
Kate Beckinsale, Dermot Mulroney, Robert Knepper & Rapper Sticky Fingaz Lead Cast In Action-Thriller ‘Drifter’ | Deadline
Friday, August 07, 2026
Cleveland Cinematheque uses 35mm film to expand local movie options | Spectrum News 1
Friday, August 07, 2026
How an Ohio filmmaker is changing the narrative around the opioid epidemic in ‘Union County’ | Cleveland.com
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
