Pay It Forward Pledge

This section will be part of your WithABox.com submission; however, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL and your participation in the program has NO BEARING on the judgment of your entry.

"The Steeltown Entertainment Project is a nonprofit organization seeking to bring exposure to the small, yet talented entertainment sector in Southwestern Pennsylvania through the programming of the Film Factory. Through the tireless efforts of our staff, volunteers, sponsors, and judges the Film Factory invests its time and funding into developing filmmakers and artists to bring the voices of this region to the nation. However, all of this would not be possible without donations of both time and money. Because funding is such a challenge, we ask that winners always consider participating in our Pay It Forward Pledge.

By signing below, you agree that in the event your project is sold or optioned due to the direct or indirect promotional efforts of the Film Factory and Steeltown Entertainment Project, 3% of the proceeds from the project will be returned to the Film Factory for the continued investment of filmmakers and filmmaking in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

The Pay It Forward Pledge is completely optional and your participation in the program has no bearing on the judgment of your entry."

Upcoming Events

Take-A-Shot Contest Kick-Off/FREE Showing of YERT 1.29.12
Alert '12 Finalists: Early March
THE WRITER'S PITCH: 3.17.12 - University of Pittsburgh
THE DIRECTOR'S PITCH: 4.14.12 - Point Park University
AND THE WINNER IS...: 5.12.12 - Carnegie Mellon

Pittsburgh/Hollywood Connection

Very Funny! Curt Wootton and Chris Preksta (of SyFy's The Mercury Men) go viral with their new web series, 'Pittsburgh Dad'! Watch Pittsburgh Dad!

Batman shows his face on the big screen in Pittsburgh! A special Sneak peak of “The Dark Knight Rises” will be showing in Pittsburgh starting December 16! Read more!

Pirates of the Caribbean Director, Rob Marshall, visits his hometown, Pittsburgh! Read More!

Congratulations to Greg Nicotero, Film Factory adviser and Makeup artist extraordinaire, on becoming the co-executive producer of "The Walking Dead". Read More!

"The Pittsburgh Innovative Media Incubator" brings in executives from LA to shoot a talk show the local WQED studio! She show is about empowering girls and women. Read More!

Steeltown Spotlight

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"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'