Mid Ohio Valley Film Commission

06/11/2026

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06/08/2026

🎬 Calling all film lovers! The Hilliard Short Film Festival returns on June 20 at the Hilliard Civic & Cultural Arts Center (5235 Center St.).

Presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, this one-day event celebrates creativity through short films and animations from filmmakers across central Ohio and beyond.

Enjoy a variety of original films, support local creators, and help choose the People's Choice Award during live audience voting.

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/short-film-festival/

05/30/2026

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FRESH Faces of Film – Rated PGH Presents: LAUREN KELLER!

“Lauren Keller originally wanted to be an actress, but her interest in special effects and the behind-the-scenes magic of the film industry prompted her to pursue a career in crew.”

Find the full interview: https://createpa.org/index.php/facesoffilm/spotlight-lauren-keller/

Thank you, Lauren!

05/26/2026

Contact the filmmaker directly for more information! [email protected]

05/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Learn a little bit more about what a FILM COMMISSION can do for you by checking out this blurb from AFCI!
https://afci.org/about-film-commissions/

What is a film commission?
A film commission is a non-profit that is formally endorsed by the government of the region it represents. It offers comprehensive support to the film, television and media industries. Activities of a film commission may include development, production funding, and location and infrastructure support.

What is the purpose of a film commission?
Their primary responsibility is to attract film and video production to their area to accrue the locally realized benefits of hiring local crews and talent, renting local equipment, using hotel rooms, rental cars, catering services, or any number of goods and services supplied on location.

While attracting business to their area, they also attract visitors. Film scenes at a particular location are in themselves “soft-sell” vehicles that also promote that location as a desirable site for future tourism and industry.

Who runs a film commission?
Established by cities, counties, states, provinces or federal governments, film commissions are generally operated and funded by various agencies of government, such as the governor’s office, the mayor’s office, the county board of supervisors, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, travel commissions, and business and economic development departments as well as non-profits.

Do all film commissions offer incentives?
No. About 50% of AFCI member film commissions can offer incentives for their region.

FILM COMMISSIONS MAKING PRODUCTIONS HAPPEN AFCI member film commissions offer a complete range of pre-production and production services through a central contact point. From independent to big-budget and every type […]

05/19/2026