Cleveland Movies, Films, and Filmmakers
Cleveland has been the set of numerous major movies. In addition, the city is home to several very talented independent filmmakers and the annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
In Person with Filmmaker Thomas Miller
Cleveland native Thomas G. Miller's documentary, "One Bad Cat: The Reverend Albert Wagner Story," is one of 240 films being screened this year at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Contributor, Anne Price met with Miller in the hospitality lounge at the festival. He discussed his views on Albert Wagner, making this movie, and the state of documentary film in general.
Cleveland native Thomas G. Miller's documentary, "One Bad Cat: The Reverend Albert Wagner Story," is one of 240 films being screened this year at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Contributor, Anne Price met with Miller in the hospitality lounge at the festival. He discussed his views on Albert Wagner, making this movie, and the state of documentary film in general.
An Interview with Filmmaker Valda Lewis
Northeast Ohio filmmaker Valda Lewis set-out to reveal a new layer in the story of the East Ohio River towns of New Straitsville and Shawnee, cities at the heart of her film Devil's Oven: The Fire in the Heart of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. From surviving environmental decimation to thoughtful, cost-effective acts of renewal, the residents' determination inspired Lewis.
Northeast Ohio filmmaker Valda Lewis set-out to reveal a new layer in the story of the East Ohio River towns of New Straitsville and Shawnee, cities at the heart of her film Devil's Oven: The Fire in the Heart of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. From surviving environmental decimation to thoughtful, cost-effective acts of renewal, the residents' determination inspired Lewis.
A Talk with Director Lawrence Hott
Director of "The Return of the Cuyahoga," about the fall and subsequent rebound of the Cuyahoga River, Lawrence Hott has spent several decades bringing ecological and environmental issues to film. With his latest piece, he hopes to bring a hopeful look at an historical tragedy.
Director of "The Return of the Cuyahoga," about the fall and subsequent rebound of the Cuyahoga River, Lawrence Hott has spent several decades bringing ecological and environmental issues to film. With his latest piece, he hopes to bring a hopeful look at an historical tragedy.
Chatting with Jason Zone Fisher
Jason Zone Fisher, co-director of the movie Swing State, documenting the 2006 gubernatorial race of his father Lee Fisher and Ted Strickland, is in town for the CIFF. I caught-up with Jason in between last minute film tweaking and polishing on the eve of opening night. Here’s his take on being a director, last-minute editing touches, his dad, life in a political family and, yes, even the Cleveland Cavaliers:
Jason Zone Fisher, co-director of the movie Swing State, documenting the 2006 gubernatorial race of his father Lee Fisher and Ted Strickland, is in town for the CIFF. I caught-up with Jason in between last minute film tweaking and polishing on the eve of opening night. Here’s his take on being a director, last-minute editing touches, his dad, life in a political family and, yes, even the Cleveland Cavaliers:
An Interview with Laura Paglin
Laura Paglin is a Cleveland Heights filmmaker and the producer/director of the 2005 film "No Umbrella: an Election in the City," which was screened at Sundance in 2006. I recently sat down with Ms. Paglin. This is what she had to say.
Laura Paglin is a Cleveland Heights filmmaker and the producer/director of the 2005 film "No Umbrella: an Election in the City," which was screened at Sundance in 2006. I recently sat down with Ms. Paglin. This is what she had to say.
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Movie Theaters
Cleveland has a wide range of movie theaters, from small one-screen theatres to restored vintage theaters to modern multi-screen complexes. Find a movie theater near you on this list of Cleveland movie theaters.
Cleveland has a wide range of movie theaters, from small one-screen theatres to restored vintage theaters to modern multi-screen complexes. Find a movie theater near you on this list of Cleveland movie theaters.
Northeast Ohio Drive-in Theaters
Northeast Ohio opened one of the first drive-in theaters with the debut of Akron's Starlight Auto Theater in 1937. Ohio grew to love the unique movie theaters and by the late 1960s, the state boasted 189 drive-ins. Today, over 80 percent of them are gone, but the remaining dozen of so in Northeast Ohio are a fun place to spend a summer's evening.
Northeast Ohio opened one of the first drive-in theaters with the debut of Akron's Starlight Auto Theater in 1937. Ohio grew to love the unique movie theaters and by the late 1960s, the state boasted 189 drive-ins. Today, over 80 percent of them are gone, but the remaining dozen of so in Northeast Ohio are a fun place to spend a summer's evening.
Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard spent most of his formative years in Cleveland. The grandson of a noted New York stage actress, Howard resisted the temptations of acting until he was "discovered" on the streets of NYC. He has since proven himself a skilled actor, with roles in "Crash" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God." He was nominated for a 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in "Hustle and Flow."
Terrence Howard spent most of his formative years in Cleveland. The grandson of a noted New York stage actress, Howard resisted the temptations of acting until he was "discovered" on the streets of NYC. He has since proven himself a skilled actor, with roles in "Crash" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God." He was nominated for a 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in "Hustle and Flow."
Cleveland International Film Festival
Created in 1977, the Cleveland International Film Festival is held each March. The eleven-day festival screens more than 200 new independent feature and short films from local filmmakers as well as those from throughout the United States and dozens of foreign countries. The festival is held in the heart of downtown Cleveland at the five screen Tower City Cinemas.
Created in 1977, the Cleveland International Film Festival is held each March. The eleven-day festival screens more than 200 new independent feature and short films from local filmmakers as well as those from throughout the United States and dozens of foreign countries. The festival is held in the heart of downtown Cleveland at the five screen Tower City Cinemas.
Top Movies Filmed in Cleveland
Cleveland has been the set of numerous major movies. In addition, the city is home to several very talented independent filmmakers and the annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
Cleveland has been the set of numerous major movies. In addition, the city is home to several very talented independent filmmakers and the annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
Laura Paglin
Laura Paglin is a Cleveland Heights-based independent filmmaker. Her short documentary, "No Umbrella - Election Day in the City," was one of 50 films chosen out of 4000 entries to be screened at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
Laura Paglin is a Cleveland Heights-based independent filmmaker. Her short documentary, "No Umbrella - Election Day in the City," was one of 50 films chosen out of 4000 entries to be screened at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.