Filmmaking is the ultimate team sport.
Cincinnati Filmmakers is a non-profit that exists to inspire creativity and create community by bringing people together to produce and enjoy films.
Looking to have a short documentary produced?
Head over to Innovatory Films to learn more.
Monthly Gathering
Workshops and Connection
Last Thursdays, 6-8pm
Go Deeper
We would love to hear from you! By submitting the form below you will gain access to our internal Slack channel where opportunities are shared, and access to the Cincinnati Filmmakers Exchange platform where you can seek out help or offer help for film projects.
Resources
See below for external resources. Reach out to get access to additional, free resources.
Women in Film
Local non profit membership with training and resources.
https://www.wifcincinnati.org
Cindependent Film Festival
Local film festival and programs.
https://www.cindependentfilmfest.org
Course: Make and Sell a Feature with No Money
Created by Cincinnati local and CF friend, Isaac Stambaugh
https://www.udemy.com/course/makeafeaturefilm/?couponCode=MT260714G1
Studiobinder
Tons of free resources like film treatments, script writing, directing.
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/
Creative Mornings
Local chapter that promotes creative thinking and exploration.
https://creativemornings.com/cities/cin
Current Films
Papa’s Day Off
a short film by Thomas Ziegler
Status: In Post Production
A devoted groundskeeper and his quirky grandpa discover a mobster's buried treasure on convent grounds, sparking a showdown as they attempt to use the windfall to save their feisty matriarch's life.
LOGLINE
Powerless
a short film by PJ Donahoe
Status: In Distribution
When everyone's favorite superhero loses his powers, he will continue to put himself in grave danger to keep his newfound vulnerability a secret.
LOGLINE
Making Films
Cincinnati Filmmakers is a group of people passionate about making films. We love every aspect of the filmmaking process and the creative, dedicated people it takes to pull it off. All cast and crew are volunteers and no experience is required. Our first feature film, Hope Actually was released in theaters and on Amazon Prime in 2022.
Hear about the vision and stories behind Hope Actually.
Developing People
The heart of Cincinnati Filmmakers is to provide opportunities to learn, advance, and grow in the film industry as well as personally and spiritually. We believe everyone is born with a creative gene and if given the chance, can flourish and be who they were created to be. This means the films we produce are designed to give maximum flexibility to learn and make mistakes. Skills workshops and department meetups will give chances to hone your talent and make connections with other like-minded movie lovers. Listen to the stories of past cast and crew or fill out the form above to get started!
Partner with us
We can’t do this alone. And we wouldn’t want to! It takes financial resources to make all this happen. And we also need the community to rally with physical resources like locations for shooting films, camera gear, or your basement full of clothes for wardrobe. Donate below or reach out with your idea!
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Cincinnati Filmmakers is 501c3 non-profit led by a board of directors made up of Joe Porter, Matthew Richardson, Teresa Gordon, Justin Myers, and Jasmine Walker.
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By working together to create films, individuals from diverse backgrounds will develop their creative potential and technical skills in the context of an inclusive community that emphasizes opportunity, acceptance, mentoring, and mutual support.
Advisory Council
A group of trusted industry professionals who are passionate about the mission of Cincinnati Filmmakers.
Michael Boggs - Song Writer, Speaker, Author
Michal Chabo - Musician, Producer
Tom Thatcher - Co-founder and Chief Analyst of the Elemental Group
Michael Loos - Film Producer