Cleveland, Ohio is becoming an increasingly popular venue for film production. From independent films and shorts to blockbusters, Cleveland’s reputation is growing as the go-to location for filmmakers. Judith Verno, executive producer of the “Michelle Knight Story Cleveland Abduction,” releasing this week on Lifetime, was quoted in a Plain Dealer interview as saying she found Cleveland to be “an extremely film-friendly town.”
Where might Geauga County fit into the film industry landscape? A recent study conducted by Cleveland State University estimates that, since 2009, the increase in media sector activity has resulted in $300 million impact on Northeast Ohio and the creation of 1,100 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.
The attraction of Cleveland as a production site is due in no small part to the unyielding efforts of Cleveland Film Commission’s President Ivan Schwarz. Mr. Schwarz will speak about economic impacts of the film industry for Geauga County business leaders at Geauga Growth Partnership’s Annual Meeting, Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
Mark your calendars now for this not-to-miss event, which will be open to the public but requires pre-registration at https://jun24-ggp-annual-mtg.eventbrite.com.
This FREE event is made possible through the generous sponsorships of Bonitas International, LLC, UH Geauga Medical Center, Glenmede Inc., Universal Disposal, Inc., Kent State University Geauga, Sheoga Hardwood Flooring, Hexpol Compounding -Burton Rubber Processing, The Frenchie Group, Etna Products, Inc., Troy Chemical, First Energy and Geauga Credit Union.
If you are interested in knowing more about event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracy Jemison or Paige Orvis at 440-564-1060 or by email at tjemison@geaugagrowth.com or porvis@geaugagrowth.com.
