BUILDING THE FILM INDUSTRY
IN NORTHWEST OHIO
About FilmToledo
FilmToledo: Building the film industry in Northwest Ohio
Founded in 2018, FilmToledo is the regional non-profit film commission representing the Toledo and Northwest Ohio area.
FilmToledo works with film production companies who are interested in filming in our region. We provide assistance with location scouting and permit information, and work with regional businesses and property owners, making film productions possible.
FilmToledo also works with area filmmakers and organizations, sponsoring and hosting events that celebrate and help grow the Northwest Ohio film community.
Our Regional Impact:
FilmToledo
Store
With every purchase of our branded merch, you can help support FilmToledo's mission to bring more film jobs and educational opportunities to Northwest Ohio.
Open Now: store.filmtoledo.com
Quarterly
Mixers
Join our networking events and fundraisers in support of FilmToledo! Connect with filmmakers, actors and crew from all over NW Ohio and the region.
Next Event: January 2027 | M' Osteria Bar & Lounge
Maumee Film Festival
Now in its 9th year, Northwest Ohio's largest film festival features three days of short and feature film screenings, workshops and panels featuring industry professionals.
Next Event: September 24-26, 2027 | Maumee Indoor Theater
Glass City Screenwriters
A monthly screenwriters' meetup to help local writers network and learn the craft of screenwriting. Join the GCSW every third Saturday of the month and get creative!
CommUNITY
Film Fest
Now in its 13th year! An annual film festival featuring films from aspiring filmmakers, partnered with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Next Event: August 2027 | Maumee Indoor Theater
Events
News
- Board Member and Advisory Council Openings
- Eva Marie Saint, Oscar Winner and BGSU Alumna, Dies at 102
- The Blade, and the story of Toledo
- We Need YOUR Help to Pass a Federal Film & TV Incentive
- Ohio tax credit helps bring feature film production to Toledo
- Toledo Truth Teller gets its own theme night at upcoming Mud Hens game
- Reel to Real: FilmToledo’s Next Act: New Offices Bring Big Opportunity
- Film Notes: May 2026
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