Hit Your Mark Productions, LLC

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

🎬 BEHIND THE FILM: DOG OR DIE

What happens when emerging technology becomes part of the filmmaking process?

Filmmaker Eric Hamilton stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to talk about Dog or Die — the only AI-created film featured in this year’s Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.

Eric shared a look at his project, the creative process behind using artificial intelligence to help bring his vision to life, and what this evolving technology could mean for filmmakers and storytellers exploring new ways to create.

🎥 Hear the story behind Dog or Die and get a closer look at one of the most unique projects showcased during GCUFF’s 15th year.

And while you’re at Shaker Square, make the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center part of your festival experience for more filmmaker interviews and conversations throughout the festival.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🎨 FROM THE SCREEN TO THE CANVAS AT GCUFF

The Hit Your Mark Productions Stage flipped the spotlight from film to visual art as we welcomed Mr. Jerome White, one of the artists featured in the Sankofa Black Art Expo.

Jerome stopped by the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to share some of his work, talk about Sankofa Fine Art Plus, and give audiences a glimpse of the incredible art waiting to be discovered inside the CultureFest space.

🎨 Hear from the artist. See some of his work. Then come experience the Sankofa Black Art Expo for yourself!

If you’re at Shaker Square for GCUFF, don’t just head to the theater. Stop inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center, explore the art, meet the artists, and make the CultureFest experience part of your festival weekend.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🏆 AN ICON SHARES HIS WISDOM AT GCUFF

Opening Night of the 15th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival celebrated Cleveland’s own James Pickens Jr. — whose remarkable career has taken him from the stage at Karamu House to film, television, and more than two decades as Dr. Richard Webber on Grey’s Anatomy.

After the Opening Night screening of his film, Albert’s Flower, GCUFF was proud to honor James with the GCUFF ICON Award, recognizing his extraordinary career, artistic excellence, contributions to Black storytelling, and lasting impact on film, television and culture.

But James wasn’t finished with GCUFF.

He stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to share what he was excited to experience during this year’s festival — and dropped a few nuggets of wisdom for the aspiring filmmakers and directors working toward their own moment.

🎥 When an icon who has spent decades in the industry offers advice, you listen.

Hear what James Pickens Jr. had to share, and then come experience the films, filmmakers and conversations happening throughout GCUFF’s 15th year.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🎬 BEHIND THE FILM: REVERENCE: RECLAIMING THE FORGOTTEN

What happens when researching your family tree uncovers a history you never knew was there?

Filmmaker John Mills stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to talk about Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten, a deeply personal film born from his sister’s genealogical research and the discovery of their family’s connection to enslaved people.

That discovery launched a journey into their family’s past — using genealogy to uncover names, stories, connections, and a history that had been largely forgotten across generations.

Hear from John about that journey of discovery, what it meant to confront his own family history, and why telling these stories matters.

🎥 Hear the story behind the film, then experience Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten at the 15th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.

And while you’re at Shaker Square, make the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center part of your festival experience for more conversations with the filmmakers behind this year’s films.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🎬 BEHIND THE FILM: THE FIRST SAVE

Some stories entertain us. Others introduce us to history we should know.

Director Orlando Suazo stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to talk about The First Save, a historical fiction film inspired by the groundbreaking Freedom House Ambulance Service and the Black men and women who helped transform emergency medical care in America.

Hear from Orlando about bringing this remarkable history to the screen, the inspiration behind The First Save, and using film to shine a light on a story whose impact can still be felt today.

🎥 Hear the story behind the film, then experience The First Save at the 15th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.

And while you’re at Shaker Square, stop inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center for more filmmaker interviews and conversations throughout the festival.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🎬 BEHIND THE FILM: AT THE PAN-AFRICAN CONNECTION

More than a film, this is a look inside a space built around culture, knowledge, history, and community.

Filmmaker Anthony Asota stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to talk about his film, At the Pan-African Connection, which takes audiences inside the Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Art Gallery and Resource Center in Dallas, Texas — an important cultural resource and community hub.

Hear from Anthony about what drew him to this story, the people and purpose behind the Pan-African Connection, and why preserving spaces like this on film matters.

🎥 Hear the story behind the film, then experience it at the 15th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.

And while you’re at Shaker Square, make the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center part of your festival experience for more filmmaker interviews and conversations throughout the weekend.

We’ll see you on the Square!

09/19/2026

🎬 BEHIND THE FILM: A NIGHT A PART

Every film has a story behind the story — and we’re giving you a chance to hear directly from the filmmakers bringing those stories to the 15th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.

Evan Faal, writer, director and producer of A Night A Part, and Rufus Harvey, co-producer, stopped by the Hit Your Mark Productions Stage inside the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center to talk about the film, the creative process, and what it took to bring their vision to the screen.

🎥 Hear from the filmmakers. Then experience their work on the big screen at GCUFF.

Be sure to make the GCUFF Community Culture Fest Center at Shaker Square part of your festival experience for more filmmaker interviews and conversations throughout the festival.

We’ll see you on the Square!

05/21/2026

Last month, the team of Hit Your Mark Productions, LLC traveled to Washington, DC to assist our client, Seae Ventures, execute their Annual General Meeting. Hosted within the meeting spaces of the DC Public Library's Martin Luther King Jr Memorial branch, this two-day event provided members with an opportunity to network and hear great stories from some amazing speakers.

Our team would like to thank Fernando Vallejo and his entire team from Context AV for providing the staging and technical support for the general meeting. Jahnaesha Smith and the amazing service team at Clyde's of Gallery Place for creating the perfect environment for the networking reception. As well as high praise and gratitude to Chica Hairston and Vicky Huang of the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library for being such amazing stewards of the library that helped create a welcoming experience to our team, our client, and their guests.

We would like to special thanks to Leah O'Donnell of Seae Ventures for the honor and opportunity to work with you and the Seae team on this year's meeting!

Here is a little behind the scenes look at the Seae Ventures 2026 Annual General meeting.

To learn more about Seae Ventures and the work they do we encourage you to visit Seaeventures.com

If you are looking for an event team to help your organization with its Friend-Raising, Fundraising, Awareness Campaign, or Company Appreciation event, our team stands at the ready to help you hit your mark!

02/26/2026

Ohio Goes to the Movies is a statewide film celebration presented as part of America 250-Ohio, bringing more than 250 free screenings and events to communities across all 88 counties. It highlights Ohio’s foundational role in the birth of motion pictures while celebrating the filmmakers, stories, and shared moviegoing experiences that continue to connect Ohioans today.

When our team learned the concept of Ohio Goes to the Movies was the vision of Stephen George and that it took over 20 years to see it come to live, it made the ex*****on of this event even more important to us.

Under the direction of Yopko Penhallurick, bringing this vision to life required assembling some of the best in the business to help realize Steve’s vision...a party in the birthplace of Thomas Edison…Milan, Ohio.

So many vendors brought their A-Game to make this live broadcast of this event possible.
Special thanks go out to:
AV/Production: NPi Audio Visual Solutions
Event Rentals: Sportsplex Rentals
Signage Structures: Best Event Services Team
Livestream Team: Ohio Channel
Enhancement Décor: Balloon Crew, Inc.
Event themed cupcakes: Celene's Confections
Venue: Milan Township Hall
Videographer: _adornpro

Here is a little behind the scenes look at the Ohio Goes to the Movies Kick off event.

To learn more about Ohio Goes to the Movies and to find a film screening in your area, we encourage you to visit OhioGoestotheMovies.org

If you are looking for an event team to help your organization with its Friend-Raising, Fundraising, Awareness Campaign, or Company Appreciation event, our team stands at the ready to help you hit your mark!