Greater Cleveland Film Commission is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to attract economic investment and job creation to Northeast Ohio.

Jobs/Training

Feature Film “Syndicate” Now Hiring Crew

The feature film “Syndicate” is now hiring crew. To apply, email your resume with the subject and heading “Resume” & job title for which you’re applying. Apply by Emailing [email protected]

Events

Behind the Camera with Legendary Producer & Production Manager David Lester

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosts the long-running Behind the Camera gala, with special guest and legendary Producer & Production Manager David Lester on January 9th, 2026. The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) hosts an exclusive evening with Northeast Ohio-native David Lester, LEGENDARY Production Manager and Producer of Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Trek: The...

Film News

Star Wars producer David Lester to headline Greater Cleveland Film Commission events | Cleveland.com

                  SOURCE: Cleveland.com | Joey Morona, Cleveland.com December 9, 2025 CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Greater Cleveland Film Commission is inviting Clevelanders to a galaxy far, far away — sort of — for two events in January. Hollywood producer, production manager and second-unit director David Lester will headline...

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Give & Get on Giving Tuesday

Today is one of the biggest days to make an impact for the causes you care about. Why not give a gift that gives back? Choose a gift for yourself or a friend from our Holiday Gift Guide, your one-stop way to support the Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) and get something special in return....

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@CLEVELAND_FILM TWEETS

Join GCFC for our long-running Behind the Camera gala with legendary Producer & Northeast Ohio native, David Lester, on Friday, January 9th at the @CleStartsHere, headquarters for Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS)! (1/3)

https://www.clevelandfilm.com/events/behind-the-camera-with-legendary-producer-david-lester/

Are you signed up for the FREE GCFC Year-End Media Mixer yet? Register now and you'll be entered to win a pair of movie passes from Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall (must be present to win)! (1/2)

Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gcfc-year-end-media-mixer

WE ARE A
501(C)(3)

SINCE 2007, OVER 300 PRODUCTIONS HAVE FILMED IN OHIO: COMMERCIALS, DOCUMENTARIES, INDEPENDENT AND STUDIO FEATURE FILMS, MUSIC VIDEOS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, PHOTO SHOOTS, TELEVISION SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, AND WEB SERIES.

Greater Cleveland Film Commission pushes Ohio’s media industry to the next level by leading efforts to increase the incentive and provide vital industry infrastructure that will allow the state to attract larger productions.  With these in place, the industry in Ohio will generate thousands more jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars more in economic impact.We involve filmmakers in our community by connecting them with local production crews and creative talent. We also facilitate permits, street closings, police, fire safety and any public or private location logistics.