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Blind Leading the Blind: The Misguided Attack on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

To paraphrase a famous line from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, “something is rotten in the United States of America.”  Meaning that something is wrong or corrupt within a situation or major issue within our society.  Just in time for Black History Month, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, is under a shameful and misguided assault, by...

State Awards $33 Million to Strengthen Ohio Film Industry

Press Release written and provided by the Ohio Department of Development https://www.hometownstations.com/news/state-awards-33-million-to-strengthen-ohio-film-industry/article_41d19926-e00b-11ef-9e7b-0fd1520b2604.html January 31, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Department of Development today announced state support of more than $33 million in tax credits through two tax credit programs aimed at developing a strong film industry in Ohio.  ...

New Year’s Resolution: Service Above Self Redux

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” He also said: “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.  You only...

Giving Tuesday 2024

While every Tuesday can be a “Giving Tuesday,” the official recognition of the event this year falls on December 3, 2024.  Giving Tuesday has been referred to as a “global generosity movement, unleashing the power of the people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”  In simpler terms, #GivingTuesday is a day where...

Celebrating National Native American History Month

According to U. S. Department of Interior – Indian Affairs, “National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each...

Celebrating National Hispanic History Month

According to Wikipedia, “National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. [1][2]” Many of you might be familiar with the names of director/filmmakers Guillermo del Toro,...

A Greater Cleveland Film Commission Mixer is a Blast!

September 11, 2024, apart from being a date that will live in infamy to all Americans, is also the date of the next Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) Media Mixer. Previous events have been packed affairs featuring current and aspiring film industry professionals.  Even business owners not currently active in the industry per se, have...

Invest in a Social Profit Today

Before I begin this missive, it would help to know what a social profit even is.  Right?  I can’t take credit for coining the phrase; however, it is my preferred term in lieu of nonprofit or not-for-profit.   Not a fan of either.   The use of “non” in front of something can carry a negative connotation. ...

Take Time to Enjoy the Journey

According to Wikipedia, films, particularly comedies, often climaxed in chase scenes. Some inexperienced screenwriters or directors would pad the film with unnecessary dialogue, which bored the audience and prolonged the time before the exciting chase scene. Cut to the chase was a phrase used by movie studio executives to mean that the audience shouldn’t get bored by the...

Get your start in Film & TV Production!

Did You Know: 95% of the people who work in the film industry never walk down the red carpet. A film crew is made up of hundreds, sometimes thousands, more jobs than just the director, actors, or camera operators. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, trained at a vocational school, graduated college, or are...