A Cleveland filmmaker and a former Hollywood effects artist are defying industry barriers by building an inclusive, independent film community in Northeast Ohio — one dream, one project at a time, writes columnist Leslie Kouba. Getty Images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOURCE: Cleveland.com | Leslie Kouba
March 30, 2025

CLEVELAND, Ohio – How many dreamers does it take to change or make something? I’m guessing a lot, because nothing is ever easy, and the only way to get anywhere is by collaborating. So in that spirit, I introduced Nonie Shiverick to Det Chansamone this week. They are transformers.