Local Organizations

  • ArtWorks is an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that transforms people and places through investments in creativity. The organization collaborates with community organizations and residents, businesses, governments, foundations and nonprofits to build creative works of art that bolster the region’s global reputation as an arts destination.

  • BOFG was formed to allow Black filmmakers to connect and create works of art. Our stories are often told as if all Black people have the same experience – Black Ohio Film Group celebrates how diverse we are as a people. This group will focus on centering stories about Black folks, as told by Black folks.

  • Cincinnati American Marketing Association provides opportunities for Marketers and related professionals across industries, businesses, functions, and career levels to learn, teach, job search, recruit, network, promote, contribute, and practice.

  • Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of two of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts.

  • Film Cincinnati is a 501 c 3 non-profit corporation which accepts charitable donations (tax deductible) from companies and individuals. Monies collected are used toward the development of Film Cincinnati programs, advocacy, promotional events and to support the continued growth of local film production. Donate today and become a part of the big picture or contact Tassy Taylor at tassy@filmcincinnati.com or 513-784-1744 for information about supporting of Film Cincinnati .

  • The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is the only nonprofit dedicated to bringing jobs and economic impact to Northeast Ohio by supporting a thriving and adaptive local media industry. The GCFC relies on the support of businesses, community partners, and the generosity of individuals for funding.

  • Film Columbus was formed to promote the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio as a filmmaking destination.

  • The Ohio Film Office will help you navigate the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit provides a refundable tax credit of 30 percent on production cast and crew wages plus other eligible in-state spending. It was created in 2009 to encourage and develop a strong film industry in Ohio.

  • The Ohio News Media Association was established in 1933 as the the Ohio Newspaper Association, which formally consolidated the activities of two loosely-knit groups of publishers which had existed since the late 1800’s — The Buckeye Press Association for weekly newspapers and The Associated Ohio Dailies. These forerunner organizations banded together to share trade information and to jointly sell advertising.

  • Ohio Local News Initiative is a coalition of Ohio organizations and community leaders, and the American Journalism Project, have partnered to launch a network of independent, community-led, nonprofit newsrooms, starting in Cleveland.

  • Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is a historic neighborhood where people from diverse backgrounds gather to shop, see art, and find community in downtown Cincinnati. Our international film festival brings together stories from diverse points of view that celebrate difference, and honor our shared humanity.

  • Welcome to Winterfilm – an annual month-long short film competition established in 2013.

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