Local Resources
AFTRA
http://www.aftrapgh.com
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) is a national labor union representing over 70,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media. This is the local Pittsburgh Board.
Allegheny Conference
http://www.alleghenyconference.org/
The Conference and its Affiliates stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life in the
Pittsburgh region by making the regional business climate more competitive and promoting the region worldwide.
Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center
http://www.etc.cmu.edu
The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University offers a two-year Masters of Entertainment Technology degree, jointly conferred by Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts and School of Computer Science. The high concept behind both the Center and the Masters program is to have technologists and fine artists work together on projects that produce artifacts that are intended to entertain, inform, inspire, or otherwise affect an audience/guest/player/participant.
Cinemanix Productions
http://www.cinemanix.com
Cinemanix Productions began as a 3D animation and post production studio. Dedicated to high
creativity and staying ahead of the technology curve, Cinemanix Productions has grown into Pittsburgh's primary full service production and post-production facility.
Managerie
http://www.mymanagerie.com
Managerie is another social enterprise that treats Pittsburgh's entire arts & entertainment community as a single industry. They are privately owned and produce the Pittsburgh A&E Book. It is the most complete and reliable resource for A&E professionals in every discipline, whether they are in a non-profit organization, a for-profit company or a free-lancer.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
http://www.pgharts.org
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of Pittsburgh's downtown Cultural District.
Pittsburgh Filmmakers
http://www.pghfilmmakers.org
Pittsburgh Filmmakers is one of the largest and oldest independent media arts centers in the country. They are committed to the advancement of artistic excellence in film, video, photography and digital media, and accomplish this with programs in education, artist services, community outreach and exhibition.
Pittsburgh Film Office
http://www.pghfilm.org
To facilitate filming in the Pittsburgh area, the PFO provides information on the region, locations, vendors and crew; and coordinates government and business offices in support of a production. It also serves as a conduit for information, providing assistance to local filmmakers and the local film industry throughout the region.
Pitt In Hollywood
http://www.pittinhollywood.org
Pitt In Hollywood is a student organization based at the University of Pittsburgh which connects the university community with the entertainment community.
Pittsburgh Magazine
http://www.magazine-agent.com/pittsburgh-magazine/welcome
Pittsburgh Magazine is the community publication for Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania region. It presents a mosaic of lifestyles and issues relevant to the area by profiling prominent
Pittsburghers.
Pop City Media
http://www.popcitymedia.com/
Pop City is a weekly e-magazine and Web site showcasing the positive and sustained transformation of the Pittsburgh region.
Post-Gazette Arts & Entertainment
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's newspaper section for Arts & Entertainment.
Project Olympus
http://olympus.cs.cmu.edu
Project Olympus is a new initiative designed to create and sustain Next Generation Computing
innovation for Western Pennsylvania. It aims to build an infrastructure and foster a climate that
will enable talent to take root and flourish in the region-and bring to fruition projects and ideas
born here.
Sprocket Guild
http://www.sprocketguild.org
A Student Production Organization. Our mission is to provide the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University students, faculty, staff, in addition to the surrounding community, with an opportunity to participate in the student film and video making process at every level - theory,
conception, scripting, fundraising, production, postproduction, marketing, distribution, and
exhibition.
Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program
http://www.douglas-school.com/savinisite/index.html
This school program, led by legendary special effects and make-up artist Tom Savini, is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a career in the special make-up effects and show design businesses.
Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board
http://www.trwib.org
"Today, TRWIB released a study titled "Pennsylvania's Motion Picture and Television Industry: A
Workforce Analysis". The Exec Summary for the report is attached and the full report can be viewed at www.trwib.org."
Women in Film & Media
http://wifmpit.com
WIFM Pittsburgh is one of 37 chapters worldwide and is a member of Women In Film and Television International and is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film, video and other screen based media.
WQED
http://www.wqed.org
WQED Multimedia provides quality products and services to engage, inform, educate and entertain the public within its community and around the world.
Steeltown Spotlight
"The Film Factory has done a wonderful job of nurturing emerging talent in Pittsburgh, while at the same time, reconnecting established people in the entertainment industry with the hometown they still love."
- Jamie Widdoes
Director: 'Two & a Half Men'
Co-Star:'Animal House'
