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Film Hamilton serves as a liaison between the local community and production companies, helping production companies secure locations, permits, and ancillary services such as hospitality, make-up, hair and catering, while promoting our partner locations and the uniqueness of our City.
11/12/2025
OH. WHAT. FUN.
"Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script."
Opening December 6, 2025.
MICHAEL
If you've ever been a fan of Michael Jackson, you'll want to see this biopic.
Michael is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, based on the life of the American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his film debut.
Opening April 24, 2026.
DAVID
" In a kingdom torn by fear and corruption, a shepherd boy is called to stand against a giant and the darkness behind him. With nothing but faith, courage, and a sling, he defies an empire and awakens the heart of a nation. From the quiet hills of Bethlehem to the roar of the battlefield, his journey will shape kings, test hearts, and reveal that the greatest strength is found in trust, not power."
Opening December 19, 2025, in theaters and on Angel.
SONG SUNG BLUE
Based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, two down and out musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning and Thunder. If you're a Neil Diamond fan, you'll love this movie. And I dare you not to sing along.
Opening Christmas Day.
Check out the official trailer for Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman! ► Sign up for a Fandango FanAlert for Song Sung Blue: https://www.fandango.com/song-...
11/07/2025
TINSEL TOWN
"A washed-up Hollywood action star takes a role in a small English village's Christmas pageant. With help from the straight-talking choreographer and quirky cast, he embraces the holiday spirit and reconnects with his estranged daughter."
Opening November 28, 2025.
FACKHAM HALL
If Downton Abbey were an irreverent comedy, it would be this.
Opening December 5, 2025.
Check out the official trailer for Fackham Hall starring Katherine Waterston! ► Sign up for a Fandango FanAlert for Fackham Hall: https://www.fandango.com/fa...
11/04/2025
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their eccentric father, a famous director who disappeared a long time ago. He has come back to direct a new film in which he has offered Nora the lead. This film is "an intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the healing power of art."
Opening November 7, 2025.
Check out the official trailer for Sentimental Value starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård!► Buy Tickets to Sentimental Value on Fandango: https://ww...
11/03/2025
THE HOUSEMAID
"Based on the best-selling book, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Wi******er. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous -- a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Wi******ers' closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end."
Opening December 19, 2025.
Check out a Behind the Scenes Featurette for The Housemaid starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney! ► Buy Tickets on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/t...
11/02/2025
PREDATOR: BADLANDS
Never thought you'd be rooting for the bad guy, did ya? Well, now you are. Good luck, you ugly monster!
Opening November 7, 2025.
Check out the official featurette for Predator: Badlands starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi!► Buy Tickets on Fandango: https://www.fan...
11/01/2025
ZOOTOPIA 2
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back and fighting crime in new parts of their world they didn't even know existed. They find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Opening November 26, 2025
Check out the exclusive featurette for Zootopia 2 starring Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin! ► Buy tickets on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/zootopia-2...
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Film Hamilton was born out of a dream to bring film production to our city. Our founders thought by making it easy for producers to scout locations, get crew and extras and providing access to ancillary services like hospitality, make-up, hair and catering we could make Hamilton attractive to industry professionals. And it worked. Over the past seven years we’ve been home to more than a dozen productions..and they keep coming. We know Hamilton is an amazing place with unique locations and architecture and Hollywood has discovered this gem. We are excited as we continue to promote our city and keep the films rolling in.
Impact of film
Motion Picture Association of America reports the film and television industry is comprised of more than 94,000 businesses in total, located in every state in the country. These are mainly small businesses; 85% employ fewer than 10 people. In Ohio the film industry directly employs more than 11,000 people and pays $442 million in wages each year. Across Ohio, more than 1,200 companies contribute to production for films.
It is difficult to quantify the exact economic impact of local film to local businesses. Reports range from 50 cent on the dollar to over $4 for every $1 spent. Factors such as residual impact, length of stay, size of production crew, number of visitors to view filming, etc. all impact this number. In a report produced by the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, film making was thought to have a minimum 1.63 total output multiplier effect: that is, for every $1 spent to film, $.63 is spent by the production on other business transactions. This doesn’t account for non-production expenses which includes monies spent locally and independently by film crews and visitors. Crews and film observers eat at our restaurants, shop at our stores and use local services. We estimate the local impact to be more like 2.26 total output multiplier effect: that is, for every $1 spent to film, $1.26 is spent on other business transactions.
Film is a business.
We love when the “lights, camera, action” is here. Celebrities roaming the streets and posing for a photos with locals is exciting. Robert Redford? James Franco? Anne Hathaway? Who would have ever thought? Wow! As exciting as the film industry is when a production is in full swing, we know that ultimately film is a business. If it doesn’t make economic sense it isn’t going to happen. Film Hamilton keeps this in mind as we help scout locations, liaise with local businesses to house, feed and otherwise work with productions. When they need extras we hop on it quickly. Two things to remember: (1)Time is money. Film Hamilton moves nimbly and quickly to avoid all unnecessary time delays. When a celebrity in on the payroll every delay literally costs thousands of dollars. It’s important that the process be seamless and efficient. (2) Tax credit is key. The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit (OMPTC) was created in 2009 to encourage and develop a film industry in Ohio. And it’s worked! The program provides a refundable, transferable tax credit to productions -- up to 30 percent on production cast and crew wages, as well as other eligible in-state spending. To be eligible, a production must spend at least $300,000 in Ohio. Only certain productions are eligible, such as feature-length films, documentaries, long-form specials, miniseries, series and interstitial television programming, interactive web sites, music videos, and television commercials. Productions not eligible include any television program created primarily as news, weather, or financial market reports, sporting events, awards show or any production for which records are required to be maintained under 18 U.S.C. 2257 with respect to sexually explicit content.
Want to be involved?
We know it’s exciting to have a production come to town. We get messages, posts and stop-by’s from many who are interested in being part of the film buzz. Thank you! The film industry is supported by people interested in film. It doesn’t exist without you! As opportunities present for local productions, we post them on our page. Follow us on facebook. That’s the best way to stay current and involved. As producers tell us what they need, we reach out to local businesses and locations. Are you a potential crew member? Actor/actress? Location? Let us know of your interest here. Did you get a good shot of a production? We welcome your pictures. Forward those to us at [email protected].
