Movies

The Early Days of Cincinnati’s Film Industry

An ad man turned filmmaker helped jump-start our city's love of the movies.

The Big 1915 Film Fraud

How James Ford failed to make us “The Hollywood of the Midwest.”

Film Production Tax Credits Make Show Business Boom in Cincinnati

Ohio’s film production tax credits have helped build an industry, but other states are now outbidding us.

Film Cincinnati’s Rise to the Top

Kristen Schlotman doesn’t just want Cincinnati to be "a" film city—she wants it to be "the" film city.

Editor’s Letter, February 2023: Queen City on Film

How Cincinnati's relationship with the film industry put us on the map.

Ten Scary Movies Set in and Around Greater Cincinnati

The tri-state is home to some of horror’s most famous faces. Check out these ten creepy flicks set or shot in the Queen City and its surrounding areas.

Cinema Is a Haven for Black Film and Music in OTR

A new bar and lounge lets everyone celebrate and enjoy Black cinema, 90’s hip-hop, and clever drinks all under one roof.

Kristen Schlotman Brings Hollywood to Cincinnati

With Film Cincinnati, she works to produce Hollywood movies in the Queen City.

Locally Produced Political Thriller Is Now Streaming on Demand

Greg Newberry’s play-turned-feature film “Who Is Amos Otis?” takes current political and social divisions to an extreme conclusion.

Indie Film “River Road” Gets a World Premiere at the Woodward

Cincinnati’s Four by Three Productions begins a limited theatrical release October 1 for the Canadian movie starring Cody Kearsley from TV’s ”Riverdale.”

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