Film Cincinnati

We will be at SXSW tonight! We are currently at capacity. Email [email protected] to be waitlisted.

Cincinnati has been named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026, earning the No. 15 spot among major cities across the United States and Canada, according to the magazine’s Winter 2026 issue.

The recognition reinforces Cincinnati’s national reputation as a film-friendly city that delivers professional infrastructure, competitive
incentives, and high quality of life for filmmakers.

Our very own Kristen Schlotman was named CEO of the Year by the Cincinnati Business Courier alongside the Taft Museum of Art's Becky Beaulieu. Congratulations!
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⚾ Sports × Film × Culture at Great American Ball Park.

From a soaring gospel open to Jackie Reau’s mega-events playbook, we got tactical, on brand partnerships, athlete-driven media with Cris Collinsworth, Bronson Arroyo, and Sam Hubbard, and the new frontiers of distribution with Scripps Sports, P&G Studios, UC Innovation Hub, and altafiber.

📈 Fans → visitors → legacy.

✨ Industry day at Association of Film Commissioners International | AFCI Cineposium turned up!

We dove into the Studio Perspective and Independent Film futures, celebrated place-based strategy in Location Darlings, and gathered for a lunchtime keynote on Accessibility in Production. Then closed with a special screening of "The Librarians" and a conversation with director Kim A. Snyder and Academy Award winning documentarian Steve Bognar.

Film Cincinnati joins the global film community in mourning the passing of Robert Redford, an Academy Award-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Sundance Film Festival. Redford’s groundbreaking career shaped modern American cinema, and his influence extended all the way to Cincinnati, where he filmed his final feature, “The Old Man & the Gun,” in 2017.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Redford, who shaped American cinema for decades, championed independent filmmaking and left a lasting imprint right here in Ohio. His final feature film, “The Old Man &The Gun,” was filmed in Cincinnati and surrounding communities–showing that our region has been part of his storied legacy,” said Kristen Schlotman, President & CEO of Film Cincinnati.

Redford’s career spanned more than six decades, from his star-making roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid“ and “The Sting“ to directing “Ordinary People,“ which earned him an Academy Award. His founding of the Sundance Film Festival helped establish independent film as a force in American culture. Cincinnati was one of three finalists in the national search for Sundance’s new home, underscoring how Redford’s influence continues to intersect with the Queen City’s strong film identity.

“At this moment, as Cincinnati hosts the Association of Film Commissioners International conference, Redford’s work reminds us how film bridges local places to global stages. His life’s work reinforces what we already believe: Ohio is not simply a backdrop for filmmaking, but a home for creators and stories that resonate worldwide,” Schlotman said.

Film Cincinnati continues to honor Redford’s legacy by welcoming productions of all sizes to the region, fostering opportunities for filmmakers, and ensuring that the city remains a hub for storytelling that reaches audiences around the world.

📷 Casey Affleck, former Mayor John Cranley, Robert Redford, and Kristen Schlotman during production of Redford's last film, “The Old Man &The Gun,” shot in Cincinnati. Photo by Brian Douglas.

🎥 From a spotlight open at Memorial Hall to a homecoming evening with George Clooney, Day 1 of AFCI Cineposium delivered.

We heard welcomes from and , remarks with Mayor , a powerful Bloomberg master class, and a festival innovation panel—then capped the night at with a conversation with George and a surprise one-day contract presentation by Phil Castellini (plus four “CLOONEY” jerseys!). ⚾

Cincinnati, you’re invited!

We’re opening the doors to our community for two special screenings—each followed by a conversation with the filmmakers. The screenings are FREE to attend but registration is required.

🎬 Carol
📍 The Carnegie
🗓 Sunday, Sept. 14 | 7 PM
Screening followed by Q+A with filmmakers Christine Vachon & Todd Haynes
🎟 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/filmcincinnati/1818583

🎬 The Librarians
📍 School for Creative & Performing Arts
🗓 Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 4:30 PM
Screening followed by Q+A with filmmaker Kim A. Snyder & Paula Brehm-Heeger, Director of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
🎟 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/filmcincinnati/1833827

This is your chance to be part of the dialogue shaping film, storytelling, and community impact!

We’re thrilled to announce that David Hinojosa will be joining us at Cineposium!

David Hinojosa is an Academy Award®-nominated producer behind Past Lives, winner of the Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards’ Best Feature, with BAFTA, Golden Globe, and PGA nominations. As Founding Partner and Head of Production at 2AM, he has produced acclaimed films including Bodies Bodies Bodies, Babygirl and The Brutalist, and recently reteamed with Celine Song on Materialists. Formerly at Killer Films, his credits include Vox Lux, Still Alice, Carol, Beatriz at Dinner, Zola and First Reformed. His work has premiered at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, and Sundance. He is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Producers United, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and lectures at NYU Tisch.

Cineposium Days Ahead

Join us as we explore how to diversify, adapt, and thrive in the ever-evolving creative economy.

September 15–18 | Cincinnati, OH