
Cleveland Independent Network of Entertainers, Moviemakers & Artists
C.I.N.E.M.A. ( The Cleveland Independent Network of Entertainers, Moviemakers & Artists ) is a nonprofit organization that empowers independent filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, and artists in the greater Cleveland area through networking, showcasing and education.
As part of its mission, CINEMA Cleveland provides resources to local filmmakers to help produce, promote and showcase independent films made with homegrown talent.
CINEMA Cleveland also reaches out to the community through education by providing affordable performing arts workshops as well as internships.
Casting Notice!
CINEMA Cleveland in association with The Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting open auditions for the feature film Cleveland, I Love You, Saturday, September 24 from 10am to 3pm at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Russell B. Aitken Auditorium (home of The Cinematheque)

We're Hiring! Seeking Several Paid Film Crew Positions!
CINEMA Cleveland and 1031 Films is hiring several paid film crew positions. We are in need of 2-4 passionate and dedicated Production Assistants. A Boom Operator and a Script Supervisor for Cleveland based feature film project. Must be free to shoot most evenings and weekends starting in late summer until the project is completed. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to info@cinemacleveland.com
Now Available on DVD!
Support the local arts - Purchase your
copy today!
Your purchase of the A Bully on Elm Street DVD helps support the Cleveland arts community through the nonprofit organization CINEMA Cleveland, which co-produced the film.
The DVD contains both the 90 second Cleveland.com version and the nearly 5 minute "director's cut," as well as some great bonus material. Thank you for your support of Cleveland Independent Filmmakers and Actors

Upcoming Event: Third Annual Beachwood High School Film Festival
The Beachwood High School Class of 2013 presents the third annual Beachwood High School Film Festival on January 9, 2011. Students from various schools in the area will have the opportunity to submit and screen original films. Awards will be presented to the best in each category. The event will not only help raise money for the class of 2013, but will also encourage creativity and initiative in students throughout the area. CINEMA Cleveland will be on hand to help judge the entries. For more information contact Class President Ilana Blumin at iblumin@beachwoodschools.org
CINEMA Cleveland and CIA Oscar Forum a Success!
Cleveland is a town that loves its cinema and to prove it film lovers from all walks of life showed up Tuesday, February 2 to discuss the 2010 Oscar nominations announced just hours earlier.
More than 100 film buffs joined a panel of local film experts in the Cleveland Institute of Art's Aitken Auditorium...
Screenwriting Workshop a Rousing Success!
Hollywood screenwriter and director David Wain spent the day with 40 aspiring Cleveland filmmakers at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Cinematheque on November 23 as part of CINEMA Cleveland's Lecture Series.
CINEMA Cleveland Joins forces with The Cleveland Institute of Art!
CINEMA is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Cleveland Institute of Art. They are very excited to be a part of what we are striving for, and we are equally excited to form a partnership with such an established and well-respected organization.
CIA will serve as our Fiscal Agent while we await the approval of our own 501(c)(3). With this partnership CINEMA is awarded all the rights and benefits of a fully functional non-profit organization, including tax exemption and the solicitation of grants and donations. We are able to offer all donors tax-deductible donations, making it much easier to raise funds for the artists of Cleveland.











