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While every Tuesday can be a “Giving Tuesday,” the official recognition of the event this year falls on December 3, 2024.  Giving Tuesday has been referred to as a “global generosity movement, unleashing the power of the people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”  In simpler terms, #GivingTuesday is a day where...

According to U. S. Department of Interior – Indian Affairs, “National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each...

According to Wikipedia, “National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. [1][2]” Many of you might be familiar with the names of director/filmmakers Guillermo del Toro,...

September 11, 2024, apart from being a date that will live in infamy to all Americans, is also the date of the next Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) Media Mixer. Previous events have been packed affairs featuring current and aspiring film industry professionals.  Even business owners not currently active in the industry per se, have...

Before I begin this missive, it would help to know what a social profit even is.  Right?  I can’t take credit for coining the phrase; however, it is my preferred term in lieu of nonprofit or not-for-profit.   Not a fan of either.   The use of “non” in front of something can carry a negative connotation. ...

According to Wikipedia, films, particularly comedies, often climaxed in chase scenes. Some inexperienced screenwriters or directors would pad the film with unnecessary dialogue, which bored the audience and prolonged the time before the exciting chase scene. Cut to the chase was a phrase used by movie studio executives to mean that the audience shouldn’t get bored by the...

Did You Know: 95% of the people who work in the film industry never walk down the red carpet. A film crew is made up of hundreds, sometimes thousands, more jobs than just the director, actors, or camera operators. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, trained at a vocational school, graduated college, or are...

If you have attended a Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) mixer, you know three things.   What you may not know is that there is a wonderful opportunity to become a GCFC member.  Starting with the June 5th mixer, the Greater Cleveland Film Commission is rolling out a special film industry professional (production crew, actor, etc.) rate...

If you follow the Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) website, you may have seen a posting stating: “Casting Call for Extras” or “Extras Needed” in conjunction with film projects being shot in the Cleveland area.  If you are an actor like me, you will almost certainly have received an email from local casting directors Angela...

According to old Buckeye Chuck, we are in for an early spring this year.  I will believe it when I see it!  At least those April showers are in full effect as the NCAA Women’s Final Four and a generational Total Solar Eclipse descend upon the Land.  Great times are sure to be had by...