Greater Cleveland Film Commission is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to attract economic investment and job creation to Northeast Ohio.

Jobs/Training

$3,500 Roy W. Dean Film Grant, Deadline June 30th

The 2025 Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting applications. Deadline is June 30th. For over 30 years, the Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made. Open to documentaries, narrative features, shorts, web series, & multimedia...

Events

Neighbor Up, CAC, & Assembly for the Arts: Arts & Culture Night, May 29th

The next Arts & Culture Network Night of the Year will take place on Thursday, May 29th. Join Neighbor Up, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, and Assembly for the Arts for a night filled with creativity, inspiration, and connections in the world of arts and culture! Welcome to Arts and Culture Network Night at the Waterloo Arts...

Film News

Cleveland skyline has starring role in new ‘Superman’ poster promoting city as moviemaking town | Cleveland.com

                          SOURCE: Cleveland.com | Peter Chakerian May 15, 2025 CLEVELAND, Ohio – Summer is shaping up to be super. Maybe even the “Summer of Superman.” Adding to momentum from yesterday’s new trailer for James Gunn’s “Superman” film, some hot new Cleveland-centric “Superman” artwork...

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A Clear Organizational Culture is Especially Important for Social Profit Groups

You may have heard it said before that a strong culture is critical to organizational success.  Besides having a strong one, it must be a clear one as well.  People who work for or with your organization should know what you stand for without you ever having to speak a word.  This is true for...

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@CLEVELAND_FILM TWEETS

Going to see Lilo & Stitch this weekend, or just love movie popcorn? Join our Lilo & Stitch Movie: Marketplace FUNdraising Challenge! 🍿🎥 Our mission? Sell as many small popcorn vouchers as we can & land a bonus donation for GCFC! 🚀✨

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Join the Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) for our second Media Mixer of 2025 on Wednesday, June 18th, from 6 - 9 pm at McCarthy's Downtown!

FREE TO ATTEND, REGISTRATION REQUESTED: https://forms.gle/3VjGLvFm1DJbmALt7 (1/2)

WE ARE A
501(C)(3)

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.