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STEELTOWN ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT PRESENTS

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“NOW WHAT? READY, SET, PRODUCE!”

March 27, 2010

On Saturday, March 27th, 2010, STEELTOWN ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT invites you to join us in our fourth panel discussion of our debut FILM FACTORY.

This workshop, sponsored by Point Park University’s Department of Cinema and Digital Arts, will focus on what happens in the filmmaking process once a project has been “greenlit,” and the challenges that occur during the production process. Three semi-finalists will present their production plans to a panel of entertainment professionals that include:

Janine Michael, Casting Director, "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"

Janet Smith, Producer, "My Tale of Two Cities"
Joe Seamans, Writer/Producer/Cinematographer, "NOVA: Car of the Future," "The Great Robot Race"

Lisa Smith, Co-Executive Producer, "The People Speak"

Jeff Monahan, President, 72nd St. Films LLC

MODERATOR:

Carl Kurlander, Executive Producer Steeltown Entertainment Project, Screenwriter, "St. Elmo's Fire," Producer, "Saved By The Bell"

At the end of the panel 1-3 finalists will be awarded the $25,000 Production Prize and be selected to produce their short films in SWPA in the summer of 2010.

The three semi-finalists who are competing for the grand prize are:

“Anywhere But Here” – Ross Thomas

“Lightweight” – Randy Kovitz and Deborah Hosking

“Roll the Dice” – Lawrence Phillis, Dave Fedor, Joe Wichryk, II & John Feightner

WHEN:

Saturday, March 27, 2010

9:30 AM – 2:00PM

WHERE:

Point Park University

Lawrence Hall

Dance Studio, 1st Floor

201 Wood St

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

TICKETS:

$10 for adults and $5 for students with valid ID

A continental breakfast will be provided. A filmmaking book sale, sponsored by Joseph Beth Bookseller, will also be available in the lobby.

Tickets for this event can be purchased online by clicking HERE

CONTACT:

For more information on this event, please contact

Cait Murray

Film Factory Associate Producer

info@steeltownfilmfactory.org

ACTION!

November 7, 2009 through December 31, 2009

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Deadline Submissions is December 31st!

Following the kick-off, aspiring filmmakers will be invited to submit their screenplays to the Film Factory online at www.SteeltownFilmFactory.org through December 31, 2009. A distinguished panel of judges will review all submissions through a blind review process. Submission rules and applications will be available online.

Entry fees for each submission are $50 for adults, and $25 for students with valid ID. Benefits include 1 free ticket to all events through May 2010.

Participants must submit a 10-12-page script, logline, one-page synopsis, and optional sample of prior work. Following an intensive review, the judges will shortlist the 10 best scripts from the field for several stages of revisions and further development.

Throughout the revision process, public events featuring industry experts will be hosted around the SWPA/Pittsburgh region. Ticket prices to attend the public events will be $10 for adults and $5 for students with a valid ID per event.

“THE PITCH”

February, 2010 TBD

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This event, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh, will focus on story development, how to pitch successfully, and the legal aspects of intellectual property ownership. Thereafter, the remaining finalists be invited to pitch their revised projects to a panel of renowned Steeltown advisors.

Steeltown Entertainment Project Presents

February 20, 2010

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“THE DIRECTOR’S PITCH: TRANSFORMING SCREENPLAYS INTO PRODUCTIONS”

On Saturday, February 20th, 2010, STEELTOWN ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT invites you to join us in our third panel discussion.

University of Pittsburgh Film STudies Logo

This workshop, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Film Studies Department, will focus on story development and how to pitch it successfully.

Hollywood is driven on creative content and always searching for the next great story. You have a great idea and a screenplay that you are confident and passionate about. Now what? How do you convince Producers, Directors, and Executives to invest in your film? Learning about pitch session procedures and understanding how to market you and your script is a critical part of the filmmaking process. Just when you thought the hard part was over, having already created story arcs, themes, and characterization, here comes “THE PITCH.”

Our five semi-finalists will be announced and invited to pitch their revised screenplays to a panel that features:

Jamie Widdoes, Actor, "Animal House," Director "Two and a Half Men"

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Heide Waldbaum, Production Manager "Avatar"

Lisa Smith, Co-Executive Producer, "The People Speak"

MODERATOR:

Carl Kurlander, Executive Producer, Steeltown Entertainment Project, Screenwriter "St. Elmo's Fire," Producer, "Saved By The Bell

WHEN:

Saturday, February 20, 2010

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE:

Alumni Hall Auditorium

University of Pittsburgh

4227 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

TICKETS:

$10 for adults and $5 for students with valid ID

A continental breakfast will be provided. A filmmaking book sale, sponsored by Joseph Beth Bookseller, will also be available in the lobby.

CONTACT:

For more information on this event, please contact

Cait Murray
Film Factory Associate Producer
info@steeltownfilmfactory.org
412-681-5449 x210

SEATING FOR THIS EVENT IS EXTREMELY LIMITED, PLEASE

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE BY CLICKING HERE

“NOW WHAT? READY, SET, PRODUCE”

March/April, 2010 TBD

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The workshop will be hosted by Point Park University. The panelists will discuss what happens in filmmaking once a project has been “greenlit,” and the challenges of the production process. The results of the prior events will be announced, and 1 - 3 finalists will be selected to produce their short films with the assistance of SFF.

"SCRIPTED READINGS: DOES THE STORY WORK?"

January 30, 2010 - 9:30am

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SOLD OUT!

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, FILM FACTORY will hold its second event of the season with a public event entitled "Scripted Readings: Does the Story Work?"

The ten semi-finalists will have their screenplays read publicly by the Acting Students of Carnegie Mellon University's renown School of Drama, while a panel of judges listens in, critiques the screenplays, and shares their industry perspectives on what's necessary to turn a good script into a great movie.

THE ESTEEMED PANELISTS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDE:

Joe Coyle, Actor "Ocean's 11," Producer "Can't Stop Dancing"

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Asher Garfinkel, President of Readers Unlimited & Author,"Screenplay Analysis: The Art and the Business"

Laura Harkcom, Writer-Producer, "The Lost Room"

Bernie Goldmann, Producer, "300," "Land of the Dead"

Minette Seate, Senior Producer, WQED Multimedia

MODERATOR:

Carl Kurlander, Executive Producer, Steeltown Entertainment Project, Screenwriter "St. Elmo's Fire," Producer, "Saved By The Bell"

WHEN:

Saturday, January 30, 2010

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE:

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama

Rauh Studio, Purnell Center for the Arts

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

TICKETS:

$10 for adults and $5 for students

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

WINNERS PRODUCE THEIR SHORT FILMS

May 2010 - September 2010 TBD

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The Finalists will share an award of $25,000; however, the specific amounts awarded for each project will be at the discretion of the panel of judges.

The Finalist(s) will produce their films with the financial support and guidance of Steeltown Film Factory. Winners will produce a 4:00 -12:00 minute short film. The production and post-production timeframe is May through September 2010. The location is required to be in the SWPA region.

"Scripted Readings: Does The Story Work?"

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SOLD OUT!

On January 30^thFILM FACTORY'S ten semi-finalists will have their screenplays read publicly by the acting students of Carnegie Mellon University's renowned School of Drama, while a panel of judges listens in, critiques the screenplays, and shares their industry perspectives on what's necessary to turn a good script into a great movie.

"Scripted Readings: Does The Story Work?"

Carnegie Mellong School of Drama

The esteemed panelists including:

Joe Coyle, Actor "Ocean's 11," Producer "Can't Stop Dancing"

Ocean's Eleven Poster

Laura Harkcom, Writer-Producer, "The Lost Room"

The lost room

Asher Garfinkel, President of Readers Unlimited & Author, "Screenplay Analysis: The Art and the Business"

Bernie Goldmann, Producer, "300," "Land of the Dead"

Minette Seate, Senior Producer, WQED Multimedia

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!

POST PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON

September 2010 - November 2010 TBD

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Post-production of the film(s) will occur during the months leading up to the Three Rivers Film Festival. Winning filmmakers will be guided by renowned Steeltown Advisers through the final stages. The winning films will be premiered at the Three Rivers Film Festival in November 2010.

During the Three Rivers Film Festival, the Film Factory will announce the launch of their 2011 competition, and the yearlong process will begin again.

PLEASE JOIN US AT THE VIP PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE 2009 THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL!

November 6, 2009 - 5:30pm

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Steeltown Entertainment Project‘s FILM FACTORY is the proud sponsor of the
2009 Three Rivers Film Festival VIP Party
at Concept Art Gallery in Regent Square (1031 S Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1236)
Friday, November 6, 2009
at 5:30 PM

Prior to discussing the filmmaking process during the next day’s FILM FACTORY special panel event, distinguished local and expatriate filmmakers and screenwriters will be on hand to kick off another great festival. "Precious" co-star and Pittsburgh native Xosha Roquemore will attend opening night, as will Geoffrey Fletcher, the screenwriter for "Precious." Join them at the VIP Party and also meet additional FILM FACTORY panelists including “MAGYK” screenwriter Rob Lieber, "Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting” Academy Award winner Stephanie Lord, and Lauren Elmer of Sony Pictures Classics Acquisitions.

Admission to the VIP event is free for All Access Silver Screenie Pass Holders, and we are pleased to offer you the following Silver Screenie Special $25 Discount:

To get an all-access Silver Screenie for $100 (reg. $125), call Laura Herb at 412-681-5449, and mention discount code "lastfourdays" before 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2009.

To purchase individual movie or event tickets, tickets, please contact the Three Rivers Film Festival at www.3rff.com.

FILM FACTORY is also the proud sponsor of the Melwood Screening Room during the run of this year’s festival.

Kick Off Event and Call for Entries!

November 7, 2009 - 10:30am

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GETTING STARTED: WHERE DO GOOD IDEAS, GREAT SCRIPTS & TALENTED FILMMAKERS COME FROM?

The competition kicks off at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2009 with a filmmakers' brunch and panel discussion at the Melwood Screening Room, 477 Melwood Avenue, Oakland, in conjunction with the opening weekend of the Three Rivers Film Festival presented by Pittsburgh Filmmakers! Please arrive early to get a seat as tickets are first come, first served.

Tickets for the November 7th FILM FACTORY panel event are $10.00 adults, $5.00 for students with valid ID, and can be purchased at the door.

Saturday morning's FILM FACTORY kickoff event is entitled, "Getting Started: Where Do Good Ideas, Great Scripts, and Talented Filmmakers Come From?" The distinguished panel, to be moderated by Steeltown's co-founder and local screenwriter Carl Kurlander ("St. Elmo's Fire," "Saved By the Bell," "My Tale of Two Cities"), will focus on the various stages of script development and filmmaking, a theme that will be carried on throughout the Steeltown Film Factory.

Panelists for this event include Geoffrey Fletcher the screenwriter for the Festival's opening night film "Precious," and Pittsburgh natives such as screenwriter Rob Lieber, who as written screenplays for Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, New Line Cinema, Walden Media, MGM and is currently developing the screenplay of "Septimus Heap: Magyk" for Warner Brothers; "Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting" Academy Award winner Stephanie Lord; and Lauren Elmer, Sony Pictures Classics Acquisitions and Post-Production Supervisor for "Gracie."

In combination with the series of panel discussions throughout the winter and spring of 2010, the FILM FACTORY invites students (aged 16 and up) and amateur filmmakers to submit original film ideas for the competition. The FILM FACTORY will start accepting submissions on November 7th with the deadline closing on December 31, 2009. Submissions must include a 10-12 page script along with a logline, a one-page synopsis and an optional sample of prior work, and may be made via the FILM FACTORY website at www.SteeltownFilmFactory.org/register.

A committee consisting of local and expatriate entertainment professionals serving as judges will choose the most promising screenplays, and the winning film or films will be developed into full-fledged productions during the summer of 2010 and screened at the 2010 Three Rivers Film Festival. Esteemed judges/advisers both locally and nationally include:

Lionsgate's John Dellaverson (producer, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman") "300" producer Bernie Goldmann, writer/producer David Hollander ("The Cleaner", "The Guardian"), Pitt screenwriting professor David Dellesandro ("Snakes On A Plane"), writer/director Melissa Martin ("The Bread, My Sweet"), and many others.

The total prize package is worth $25,000. The prize of $25,000 is available to be used to produce the winning film or films. One to three short films wills be chosen and the funds will be divided and awarded at the discretion of the judges. For submission guidelines and more information, please visit www.SteeltownFilmFactory.org/register.

The FILM FACTORY is made possible through the generous support of grants, sponsorships and in-kind donations from such organizations as the R.K. Mellon Foundation, the Colcom Foundation, the Laurel Foundation, Comcast, Readers Unlimited, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Point Park University, and the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

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