The global film industry is coming to Cincinnati this fall.
Film Cincinnati announced Friday that the city will host Cineposium, the Association of Film Commissioners International’s flagship event, celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary. Running Sept. 15-18, the conference will bring together film commissioners, studio executives and entertainment leaders from around the world for four days of keynotes, panels, hands-on training and community engagement.
Established in 1975, AFCI serves as the only global nonprofit representing film commission members across six continents. The organization promotes advocacy, connectivity and education to help film commissions and industry stakeholders drive economic growth and build sustainable infrastructure.
Cineposium returns to North America for the first time in eight years. Organizers plan to announce programming and ticket details in the coming weeks.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the global film community to our city this September,” said Kristen Schlotman, Film Cincinnati’s president and CEO. “We rose to the occasion and demonstrated that Cincinnati is a premier hub for creativity, innovation and storytelling.”
Bringing Hollywood to the Queen City since 1987
Founded in 1987, Film Cincinnati is a nonprofit that attracts and supports film and content production in the region. The organization serves as the primary local resource for filmmakers, content creators and studios considering the Cincinnati area.
Under Schlotman’s leadership, Film Cincinnati has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for Ohio and helped expand state and regional film tax credits.
Film Cincinnati secured the competitive bid to host Cineposium in early 2024. The organization continued its momentum by becoming a top-three finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival – another sign of Cincinnati’s rising status as a destination for high-profile film events, Schlotman said.
In partnership with AFCI, meetKY and the Cincy Region, Film Cincinnati aims to ensure this year’s Cineposium leaves a lasting local impact. For the first time in the event’s history, organizers will open it to non-members.
Schlotman said ensuring the local community has access to the insights and opportunities the event offers was essential.
“It’s not just about hosting the conversation,” she added. “It’s about participating in it.”
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