Greater Cleveland Film Commission

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on driving economic development and job creation in Northeast Ohio through the cultivation of a robust film and television industry. Since its founding in 1998, GCFC has played a crucial role in bringing jobs and economic impact to the region, with over $1.1 billion in economic impact and 6,192 full-time equivalent jobs created in Ohio as a result of its efforts. GCFC has been instrumental in securing state funding for Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts, Ohio’s first standalone film school, and is dedicated to supporting the school’s faculty, curriculum, and student interns. The organization aims to increase the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit to $100 million and create a sustainable program to boost confidence in the industry. The vision of GCFC is to achieve increased economic development in Northeast Ohio through the artistic and culturally enriching activities of film and media production to strengthen the workforce, support the media production industry, and attract media production to the region. The mission is to promote increased media production in Northeast Ohio using effective strategies for attraction and workforce development, including building an artistic infrastructure through film. GCFC relies on the support of businesses, community partners, and individuals for funding, and it is committed to creating jobs, growing the population, and attracting more business to Cleveland. With its focus on economic development and job creation, GCFC presents an opportunity for potential investors looking to contribute to the growth of Northeast Ohio’s media production industry.