Mid Ohio Valley Film Commission

09/04/2026

Discounted Earlybird Deadline is Tomorrow! If you are a filmmaker and considering entering, don't wait. Submit now! https://filmfreeway.com/ColonyShortFilmFestival

09/02/2026

We’ve surpassed 1,000 signatures, but we can do better. Everyone who supports this initiative is encouraged to sign, whether you are part of the “industry” or not.

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) uses film and media production to increase economic development in Northeast Ohio.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

There's a growing national conversation about a federal incentive for film and television production, and it's worth pointing out: Ohio has already been doing this work. But more can be done! You can help! Sign the letter before September 13: https://form.jotform.com/262326716637159

The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit offers productions up to a 30% refundable credit for filming anywhere in the state, from Columbus to Cleveland to Cincinnati. It's one of the biggest reasons Ohio has been able to compete for productions, jobs, and the economic activity that follows them. Here in Central Ohio, the Columbus Motion Picture Incentive (CMPI) builds on that with additional local support for productions that hire local crew and spend in our region, and it's stackable with the state incentive!

If Congress moves forward on a federal incentive, states with strong incentive programs already in place will be positioned to benefit the most. Ohio is one of those states, and we want to see film and TV production keep growing in every part of it, not just here in Columbus.

If you want to support that effort, you can sign the letter to federal legislators calling for a national film and television incentive: https://form.jotform.com/262326716637159

IATSE Motion Picture Association

08/31/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT FILM AND TV PRODUCTION IN OHIO!

MOV Film is joining film organizations, industry professionals, crew, actors, directors, producers, vendors, and film commissioners across Ohio in supporting the creation of a federal film and television production incentive.

A federal incentive could help keep more production, jobs, spending, and opportunities in the United States while making Ohio more competitive for film and television projects.

For communities like ours, that can mean more opportunities for local cast and crew, filmmakers, students, small businesses, hotels, restaurants, vendors, and locations throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Ohio’s film community is asking supporters to add their names to a statewide letter that will be delivered to Ohio’s U.S. Senators and Members of Congress.

Please review the letter and add your name by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Please share with others who live in Ohio or have worked in Ohio’s film and television industry.

Participation is entirely voluntary.

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) uses film and media production to increase economic development in Northeast Ohio.

08/31/2026

The Colony Film Festival is returning to Marietta on Nov. 14. Submit your short film now to take advantage of Early Bird pricing!

The Colony Short Film Festival returns November 14, 2026, after being placed on hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now presented by the MOV Film...

08/31/2026

Definitely unhinged. We had the opportunity to speak with producer Drew Sykes yesterday about the film that has become a surprise indie box office hit.

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08/30/2026

08/27/2026

Bring your production to the MOV!