Commitment to Equity

At GCFC, Diversity + Equity + Inclusion = Opportunity For All

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is deeply committed to a corporate and community culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, leading to true equal opportunity for all Greater Cleveland’s citizens. 

We work collectively with our stakeholders to protect and promote diverse people, places, and experiences that help tell America’s stories equitably and inclusively.

We define diversity as the meaningful participation of myriad groups in the cultural and economic development driven by our efforts, including but not limited to race, age, religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, ethnicity, perspective, and geography.

We define equity as the development of policies and practices that help all communities gain access to the resources, opportunities, and networks required to reach their full potential.

We define inclusion as authentic engagement of diverse groups in real personal and professional development, leading to an enhanced sense of belonging.

We are the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, where D + E + I = O

FILM FORWARD

The GCFC is the only arts-driven business development organization that brings jobs and economic impact to Northeast Ohio utilizing the motion picture industry.

GCFC’s Film Forward initiative focuses not just on what we do, but what we achieve. Central to that focus is ensuring Northeast Ohioans from underrepresented and underserved communities have every opportunity to pursue, participate, and thrive in the local motion picture production industry ecosystem.