Cincinnati will host the Association of Film Commissions International Cineposium and the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2025.
Established in 1975, the AFCI is the world’s only nonprofit professional organization that represents film commissions from cities, states, regions, provinces, and nations on six continents. The organization supports film commissions and industry stakeholders by promoting advocacy, connectivity and education, which helps drive economic growth and advance professional development. It also provides guidance to emerging regions setting up film commissions that meet industry-recognized standards.
At the Cineposium, film professionals from around the world come together to discuss and address pressing issues facing the evolving industry.
Cincinnati joins such cities as Bogota, Colombia, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Los Angeles as host sites for AFCI’s international event.
“As we mark AFCI’s 50th anniversary, we are energized to unite our global membership with industry powerhouses in Cincinnati for this milestone event,” said Jaclyn Philpott, AFCI executive director. “This celebration is not just about honoring our past, but about igniting new collaborations between film commissions and the industry at large.”
Shining the spotlight on the Queen City
In announcing the selection, Philpott noted that Cincinnati’s reputation in the film industry sets the stage for AFCI Cineposium 2025 to be a “dynamic forum for shaping the future of global film production.” AFCI will work alongside local nonprofit Film Cincinnati to deliver an “impactful and unforgettable experience.”
Film Cincinnati’s mission is to create and cultivate the local industry ecosystem and develop a robust workforce. The organization works to find innovative ways to diversify the film industry’s economic impact locally.
The organization has helped the region secure millions of dollars in tax credits to lure film, TV and commercial productions to the region. Film Cincinnati also played a role in helping the Queen City become a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival in the near future.
With the AFCI’s return to North America, Film Cincinnati will have the opportunity to showcase Cincinnati to a global audience.
“We believe it is crucial to explore all possibilities beyond traditional film,” said Kristen Schlotman, President/CEO of Film Cincinnati. “What better way to show what our region has to offer than to bring the leaders of the global film industry to our area.”
Following the successful AFCI bid, Cincinnati will host industry professionals from around the world in September 2025 for a conference and celebration. The conference will also be open to those from outside the association as well.
The region’s two primary tourist organizations – meetNKY and Visit Cincy – will work closely with officials from the city of Cincinnati and other local cities on the event as well as other partners.
Registration for the 2025 event isn’t yet open, but you can RSVP online.
“We are honored to have the leading association of film commissions in the world coming to Cincinnati,” said Julie Kirkpatrick, meetNKY President and CEO. “Film Cincinnati has made our area a desired location to shoot movies and it is exciting to have the industry’s leading decision makers come see what we have to offer.”
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