 Pittsburgh Filmmakers logo | |
  Location within Pittsburgh | |
| Established | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 2019 |
| Location | Pittsburgh |
| Coordinates | 40°27′21″N 79°57′13″W / 40.455971°N 79.953664°W |
| Website | http://pghfilmmakers.org |
Pittsburgh Filmmakers was one of the oldest and largest media arts centers in the United States, operating from 1971 to 2019.[1][2]
The non-profit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania began as a filmmaking equipment access cooperative founded by curator Sally Dixon in 1971. The co-op remained a pillar of the organization throughout its life, supporting projects that grew to include a NASAD-accredited film school, the Three Rivers Film Festival, and three repertory theaters—most prominently the Harris Theater, which remains in operation under the management of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.[3]
Artist alumni of Pittsburgh Filmmakers include Peggy Ahwesh, Tony Buba, Greg Mottola, and Victoria Pedretti.[4][5]
- ^ "Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media to Cease Operations at Marshall Mansion, Refocus on Educational Programming — PGH Museums". PGH Museums. 25 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ O'Driscoll, Bill (25 November 2019). "Pittsburgh Arts Group Announces Layoffs, Closure of Theaters And Gallery Building". wesa.fm. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ Lynn, Hannah (22 January 2020). "After almost closing in October, the Harris Theater is coming back in a 'reel' big way". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Peggy Ahwesh | Creative Capital". Creative Capital. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Alumni: The following is a list of just some of the talented alumni of Pittsburgh Filmmakers". Archived from the original on 2015-04-19. Retrieved 9 January 2021.