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2020 has been the year of the pivot. This time last year, we didn’t know how challenging 2020 was going to be, but with YOUR generosity, we were able to pivot all of our advocacy, attraction and workforce development efforts online! Thanks to YOUR support throughout the year, we hosted: 6 Cleveland Film-Themed Netflix Parties...

Movies take us outside ourselves, transport us, open our eyes and minds, and invite us to empathize with others. Through the medium of film, artists, newsmakers, historians and storytellers have been working to shine a light on race in America for decades. In the wake of worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd, studios...

Source: Winston Baker A film, song, speech, or novel can rouse emotions and spark change. Storytelling gives voice to the politically or socially disenfranchised. Art plays a vital role in teaching us about our past, defining our present and creating a better future.  So how can content creators, influencers and thought leaders utilize storytelling to...

  The Greater Cleveland Film Commission’s (GCFC) work to bring jobs and economic impact to our community is more important than ever. On #GivingTuesdayNow, your gift to the GCFC Sustainability Fund enables GCFC’s vital job training programs to continue through this crisis, and help Cleveland’s workforce thrive into the future. We are grateful for your kindness!...

Mister Rogers’ message about looking for the helpers during scary times couldn’t be ringing more true than right now. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” he said, “my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'” As we’re...

As you are probably aware, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has declared a state of civil emergency in response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cuyahoga County, as has Governor DeWine in the state. This is to create the flexibility needed for the city and state to respond effectively in the coming days. Today the Governor issued a ban...

Film in Cleveland: Past, Present, and Future   Hear from industry experts, GCFC President Evan Miller, Vice Chair Jon Wagner, Production Coordinator Mike Wendt, and Ryan Kelly, CSU Film School grad and recent Executive Assistant on the Russo Brother’s film “Cherry.” Get your Wizard World Cleveland tickets here:

Purchase your tickets for Wizard World Cleveland through our link, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Greater Cleveland Film Commission! GET TICKETS HERE When you use our link, you’ll receive a FREE signed photograph of a celebrity guest upon entering the convention! Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge at Wizard World...

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for our GCFC raffle in honor of the 92nd Oscars®. Watch our Facebook LIVE drawing to see the winners! The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is the only nonprofit dedicated to driving economic development and job creation by cultivating a robust film and television industry in Northeast Ohio. As...

Source:  MovieMaker CLEVELAND, OH – Jan. 29, 2020 The Greater Cleveland Film Commission today announced Cleveland, Ohio has been named one of MovieMaker‘s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2020, ranking 16th out of 20 big cities.  MovieMaker determined the winners using surveys, editorial research on tax incentives and recent productions, and personal visits...