BUILDING THE FILM INDUSTRY
IN NORTHWEST OHIO

About FilmToledo

FilmToledo-branded SUV parked in front of the downtown Toledo skyline

Michael DeSanto (left) and Charles Wetzel Jr. (right) at a FilmToledo booth with display boards

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:

Film industry spending in NW Ohio since 2023

Film industry jobs created in NW Ohio since 2023

CONTACT FILMTOLEDO

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

People talking at a bar during a FilmToledo mixer

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!

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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