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Lights, camera, tax credits! On Friday, June 30, 2023, Ohio Legislators voted in favor of an increase to the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit. Since its passage in 2009, the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit has generated over $1.38 Billion in economic impact and created over 7,092 Full-Time Equivalent jobs in the state. With the...

Urge the Ohio Legislature to Enact House Version of HB 33 in Regard to the OMPTC With the new Ohio state budget in the process of being passed, we are once again facing an impediment to the continued growth of the film industry in Ohio. The House introduced a raised cap of $75 million per...

Were we not put on this earth to serve others?  It is certainly not about the accumulation of the most toys.  News flash, it is unlikely all your stuff will be on flatbed trucks trailing behind your funeral procession when your time here is up.   Regardless of the color of one’s skin, place of origin,...

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission kicked off Career in Films Week this first week of May to highlight potential career paths in the film and media production industry.  This celebration of jobs and skills in the sector is our way of drawing attention to the variety of positions available and how your skills may translate into...

Perhaps it’s just me, but do you ever feel like you are drowning in a sea of acronyms?  It seems like we’ve added the practice of abbreviation to everything in our lives.  The overuse of acronyms fits right along with technology-driven ways to squeeze more work into our days at the expense of faith, family,...

Of all things that consume my time outside of my 5 years in the tax consulting and compliance industry, film and music are the arts that devour my days. To have a chance to cooperate with others who are passionate about the city where I was born and raised, blended with the collective interest in...

Before one can figure out how to develop a social profit mindset, it would help to know what a social profit even is.  Right?  Although I did not coin the phrase, it is my preferred term in lieu of nonprofit.   The use of “non” in front of something can carry a negative connotation.  Non is...

Lowell Perry Jr., Chief Diversity Officer, Vice President Corporate & Community Engagement | February 1, 2023 As you know, February is Black History Month. Black history is American history. The contributions of African Americans to the story of this country are immeasurable. This includes literally building Washington D.C., as well as our national economy, as forced and...

The Russo brothers’ hometown is a cinematic powerhouse with Midwestern charm, a very reasonable cost of living, and a long record of proven success and stability. It can double as almost any other part of the country, offers a deep bench of production facilities and equipment-rental houses, and is home to the Cleveland International Film...

CLEVELAND, OH—The Greater Cleveland Film Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Lowell W. Perry, Jr. to the newly created position of Chief Diversity Officer, Vice President Corporate & Community Engagement, effective immediately.  Mr. Perry brings a proven track record of success in non-profit and for-profit executive management, along with a broad-based organizational development background...