The Steeltown Entertainment Project connects entertainment professionals, with Southwestern
Pennsylvania (SWPA) ties, to projects, people and partnerships in order to support and invest in the
socially and commercially significant film and media industry of the Pittsburgh region.
Growing Pittsburgh's Entertainment Sector
Imagine the entertainment and media industry as the "new steel" fueling Pittsburgh's economy in the
21st century. Pittsburgh has long been "Hollywood's Best kept secret," with its own
impressive entertainment history, from the first movie theatre and public television station, to
August Wilson and Fred Rogers. READ MORE.
Steeltown Film Factory
Through a year-long series of non-profit programming events, the Steeltown Film Factory will engage
expatriate and local professionals from Southwestern Pennsylvania with a track record of success in
film and television to mentor emerging talent in this region. READ MORE.
The Shot Felt 'Round The World: The Untold Pittsburgh Polio Story
Steeltown Entertainment Project, in partnership with WQED, 1905 Productions, and the University of
Pittsburgh, presents a new movie on Jonas Salk and the Pittsburgh community conquering polio
(READ MORE) and announces an innovative viral video contest,
Taking A Shot At Changing The World.
(click here linking to http://www.steeltown.org/projects/polio.php)
Youth and Media Program
Steeltown has recently completed the pilot program of the Youth and Media Initiative at the Holy
Family Institute. This program focuses on at-risk high school students by connecting them to local
and expatriate entertainment professionals in a hands-on teaching environment.
READ MORE.
Come see a free sneak preview of “The Shot Felt ‘Round the World.” The screening will be held on Sunday, August 29th in the Sewickley Academy auditorium. Join us for a special reception at 6 PM with the screening to follow at 7 PM!
