Made In Cleveland, A Movie By Clevelanders

This movie is said to be the largest independent film project ever produced by a local film crew.  Amy Tankersley Swinderman of 1031 Films and Todd Kwait, Executive Director of Independent Pictures talk about building a local film industry in Cleveland, and how "Made in Cleveland" is an example of the kind of work Cleveland film makers can produce.  It is comprised of 11 short films which all deal with different subject matter.  Some local celebrities act in some of the shorts.  "Made in Cleveland" premieres June 13th at the Atlas Cinema's Lakeshore 7 Theatres in Euclid.

Making Movies Like "Made In Cleveland" In Cleveland

There's an effort underway to establish a working film industry in Cleveland, with the help of people like Amy Tankersley Swinderman and Todd Kwait.  Amy is with 1031 Films, an independent film company based in Cleveland, and Todd is Executive Director of Independent Pictures, the sponsor of the premiere showing of the movie "Made in Cleveland."  It's a series of short films meant to showcase the pool of movie-making talent in Cleveland. Amy and Todd talk to Jim about the movie, the upcoming premiere, and the effort to make Cleveland "Hollywood on  the Cuyahoga."