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.
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.
Pennsylvania Film Office http://www.filminpa.com/filminpa/index.jsp
The Pennsylvania Film Office is committed to coordinating efforts statewide to make every project
filmed in Pennsylvania a success. From securing permits to helping your scout find the perfect
location, the Pennsylvania Film Office will be there -- on the phone, face-to-face, behind the
scenes -- whenever you need us to get the job done.
Sprout Fund http://www.sproutfund.org
The Sprout Fund, a project of The Tides Center (PA), is a nonprofit organization
supporting innovative ideas and grassroots community projects that are
catalyzing change in Pittsburgh.
Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF) http://www.aivf.org
The AIVF site offers insight into the industry through its film and video monthly, The Independent.
This site also includes discussion boards and information about AIVF's advocacy projects.
Film Festivals http://www.filmfestivals.com
Search for festivals, coverage, and films promoted throughout the country.
Internet Movie Database http://www.imdb.com
The biggest, best, most award-winning movie and TV site on the planet.
Media Rights http://www.mediarights.org
MediaRights maximizes the impact of social-issue documentaries and shorts. By engaging with the
MediaRights community, filmmakers reach audiences, educators and librarians bring films into
their classroom, and nonprofits and activists integrate media into their campaigns.
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture http://www.namac.org
NAMAC has a huge searchable directory of media organizations and filmmaker-friendly links. The
site also offers member-only technical assistance boards and discussion groups.
Screen Site http://www.aivf.org
ScreenSite facilitates the teaching and research of film/TV/new media and is designed principally
for educators and students.
My Tale of Two Cities http://www.mytaleoftwocities.com
A documentary about a journey of a man coming home to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh
reinventing itself.
Burgh Diaspora http://burghdiaspora.blogspot.com
Pittsburgh is more than a city or a region. Recent decades of out-migration have
resulted in a significant diaspora population that retains strong ties to its
homeland. The aim of GlobalBurgh is to intensify this network in hopes of
realizing a new geographic understanding of Pittsburgh.
Pitt-Blog's "The New Pittsburgh Manifesto" http://pittsblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/manifesto-for-new-pittsburgh.html
We describe a set of principles that we believe should guide the future growth
and evolution of the city of Pittsburgh and Southwest Pennsylvania through the
21st century.
Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival http://www.ujf.net/section.html?id=560
Working to bring you the best of Jewish film from around the world to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society Festival http://www.pilgff.org
This festival's primary goal is to organize and manage a year round program that serves the
educational and cultural needs of its audiences and is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered (LGBT), and LGBT-supportive persons.
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival http://www.silkscreenfestival.org
Silk Screen showcases films and filmmakers with origins in Turkey and Iran, to India, China and
Japan.
Three Rivers Film Festival 2007 http://www.3rff.com
This exciting 2-week long celebration features over 40 films: films made in Pittsburgh,
documentaries, independent American cinema, shorts, restored classics with live music, and
cutting-edge international films. There are parties throughout the city, a photo auction,
visiting filmmakers, informal post-screening discussions and more.
