Circleville, OH – Circleville Business Owner turned actor Richie Verito recently traveled from Circleville, Ohio, to California to attend the red-carpet premiere of Down to the Felt at the Cinequest Film Festival, a major independent film produced in Columbus. The film, directed by Columbus filmmaker Jon Osbeck and co-written and produced by Jon Osbeck, Dino Tripodis, and Ralph Scott, is being recognized as the largest independent feature ever made in central Ohio. Both Tripodis and Scott are Columbus creatives.
Designed to highlight the talents of local industry professionals both in front of and behind the camera, Down to the Felt has been a passion project for its creators. Now, its release is being celebrated on the big stage with a star-studded premiere at the Cinema Columbus Film Festival on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM at The Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. You might even catch some of the lead actors at the event, coming in from New York and Los Angeles.
“I think it’s really important that Columbus realizes what we have with Cinema Columbus,” Osbeck said. “I’m thrilled to be screening at this festival that shines a spotlight on the kind of work and the talent that continues to grow in the Central Ohio filmmaking community.”
Before the hometown premiere at Cinema Columbus, the film will make its Ohio premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival at the KeyBank State Theatre on April 3 at 10:00 PM and April 4 at 12:00 PM. Verito, who has a role in the film, is excited for Ohio audiences to experience the project and looks forward to sharing it with his hometown community.
Tickets for Cleveland International Film Festival can be found at https://www.clevelandfilm.org/films/down-to-the-felt-2025.
Tickets for Cinema Columbus Film Festival can be found at https://www.cinemacolumbus.com/events/down-to-the-felt/.
