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Lights! Camera! AFCI!
As the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI) Cineposium comes to town to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary year, the conference will be open to the public for the first time in its history.
Beyond the red-carpet events, this is an opportunity for Cincinnati to showcase its booming film economy — and for locals to connect with the global film world without leaving town, through exclusive screenings, Q&A sessions, and “A Conversation with George Clooney” on Monday, Sept. 15.
An Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian Clooney is a Kentucky native with deep ties to the region, has worked in Cincinnati and the surrounding region, bringing high-profile productions to the area, including “The Ides of March” in 2011.
“We are thrilled to host AFCI's Cineposium at the annual Film Cincinnati Gala and welcome George home for a conversation on the film industry,” said Kristen Schlotman, President and CEO of Film Cincinnati. “Cincinnati has a long-standing commitment to storytelling and artists, and this conference is a perfect opportunity to showcase the city’s ability to host world-class productions.”
Beyond the red-carpet networking, this is an opportunity for Cincinnati to showcase its booming film economy — and for locals to connect with the global film world without leaving town. Cineposium brings national, state/provincial and local film commissioners with production industry decision makers and government policymakers to foster collaboration that promotes all forms of media production.
Among the events is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of “Carol,” with a screening and Q&A featuring director Todd Haynes and producer Christine Vachon, reflecting on the Oscar-nominated film’s artistry and Cincinnati roots, on Sept. 14 at The Carnegie in Covington. On Sept. 16 at SCPA, the documentary “The Librarians” looks at the fight for free expression amid book bans and rising censorship, followed by a conversation with the film’s director Kim A. Snyder. Together, the screenings offer media a chance to explore both Cincinnati’s starring role on screen.
“Partnering with Film Cincinnati for AFCI’s 50th Anniversary highlights this city’s significant role in the film industry and our shared commitment to storytelling,” said Marnie Gee, Association of Film Commissioners International board chair. “We’re honored that George Clooney, an accomplished storyteller deeply connected to this region, is welcoming AFCI on behalf of Film Cincinnati, underscoring AFCI’s legacy of global collaboration and innovation with the film and television industry as we commemorate our 50th Anniversary as an organization.”
AFCI’s Cineposium serves as a premier gathering for film commissioners, production executives and government policymakers from around the world, fostering collaboration to support and promote media production across various platforms. The conference connects national, state/provincial and local film commissioners with production industry decision makers and government policymakers to foster collaboration that promotes all forms of media production.
Film Cincinnati, the nonprofit film office dedicated to promoting Greater Cincinnati as a leading production hub, along with meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, engaged in a competitive bid process to host the 48th edition of the Cineposium conference. The selection of Cincinnati as the Cineposium host city highlights its emerging status as a dynamic production center. Previous host cities for Cineposium include Barcelona, Bogota, Los Angeles, Paris, Seoul, and Wellington (New Zealand).