December 2011 Archives

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Click Here to Visit the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article:’Filming here, the next ‘Oprah’?: WQED/Steeltown joint venture goes before cameras in January’The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Website. ](http://www.steeltownfilmfactory.org/press/2012/01/two-a-half-men-director-working-on-new-pilot-in-pittsburgh-behind-the-scenes-with-the-anea-show.php)

Film Factory adviser and “Two & A Half Men” Director, Jamie Widdoes is working on a new pilot in Pittsburgh as part of Steeltown/WQED incubator. The pilot was tested in early december and focuses on the empowerment of young girls and women. The show will be produced as a collaboration of Pittsburgh and LA talent!

The Producers, Jamie Widdoes, Peter Isacksen, and the host Anea Bogue were featured on Pittsburgh Today Live! Check out the Pittsburgh Live Video

Click here to submit your short film!

The Steeltown Film Factory is a great opportunity for students, faculty, and creative individuals in our community to become part of Southwestern PA’s emerging film industry!

12 pages… That’s all it takes for the chance could win up to $30,000 to gain access to some of Hollywood’s top players, including: -300 producer Bernie Goldmann -Good Will Hunting producer Chris Moore -Lionsgate’s John Dellaverson -Two and a Half Men director Jamie Widdoes

Steeltown’s Film Factory is a nationally recognized filmmaking competition, which has become a driving force connecting Pittsburgh and Hollywood and gives participants the unique opportunity to learn from professionals in the entertainment industry while offering the prize of up to $30,000 to see the winning submission(s) produced in Southwestern PA. This prize is amongst the highest awarded for short filmmaking competitions nationwide!

The Film Factory is looking for the next great creative voice… that could that be you!

The Film Factory is now accepting submissions! Click here to submit your short film! Regular Deadline: 12/31/11 Standard Fee: $55.00 Student Fee: $25.00

Late Deadline: 1/7/12 Standard Fee: $60.00 Student Fee: $30.00

(Entrants receive free admission to a Film Factory event: Call: 412-622-1325 or email info@steeltown.org to reserve your seat.)

We appreciate you spreading the word about the Film Factory competition to others who might be interested! If have any questions please feel free to visit our website or contact us through email at info@steeltown.org. For the latest Film Factory news find us on Facebook!

“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!