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Faces of Ohio Film – In Their Own Words
In our fight to #SaveOhioFilmJobs, media production professionals from all across the state have lent their voice in support of saving the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit.   Since 2009, the incentive has been responsible for creating over 5,000 full-time-equivalent (FTE) jobs, and an economic impact of over $750 million. Real jobs. Real people. Real...
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Events

Film Café Monthly Talks at the Music Box Supper Club
Learn about Filmmaking from the Pros! Free Admission – No Cover Charge Music Box Supper Club 1148 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 Reservations Encouraged The film industry here in Northeast Ohio has become one of the hottest growth industries for the region. The Music Box is proud to partner with the Cleveland Film Commission, and...
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Film News

URGENT: We Need Your Help Again – Ohio Senate Reinstates Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit
Today, the Ohio Senate has passed the Senate’s version of the budget which included the reinstatement of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit. Thank you to everyone who has shown support by writing letters, sharing our social media posts, making phone calls, and especially to those who submitted and gave testimony. WE NEED YOUR HELP...
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Jobs/Training

Want to blow up a building? Here’s your chance!
The apartment building located at 13800 Terrace Rd., Cleveland, OH 44112, needs to come down, and the City of East Cleveland wants to give the opportunity to a film or TV production who would like to demolish or destroy it for filming purposes. This opportunity is first-come, first-served. INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE CONTACT: Mayor Brandon L....
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#TFW you remember that the #ClevelandSunsetCinema is showing #DirtyDancing this week on Thursday, July 18th! Doors open at 8 pm at @FWDnightclub, and movie starts around 9 pm. Dog-friendly, full bar, and open to anyone 21+ with a valid ID.

What does it take to be a stuntman, setting yourself on fire, flipping cars, or fighting the bad guys? Find out at the next #FilmCafe at the @musicboxcle this Thursday, July 18th with Rick Fike, Director of Stunt Predators USA & SFX. Reserve your seats! https://t.co/5kVTJMFskO

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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.