History

Diverse Media Zone, Incorporated, was founded in 1990 by a group of independent film and video-makers to support the creation and dissemination of non-commercial media works. DMZ Inc., a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, provides administrative services, fiscal sponsorship, and grant writing assistance to contracted projects. DMZ has supported numerous films, both documentary and fiction.

DMZ, Inc. has administered substantial grants of state, federal, and private foundation funds including the Ohio Arts Council, the Independent Television Service, the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Humanities Council.  Projects produced through the corporation have been televised in the United States and internationally.