Pittsburgh Film Office

The Pittsburgh Film Office (PFO) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to economic development in the Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania region. Created in 1990, the mission of the PFO is to attract film production projects to the greater Southwestern Pennsylvania region; provide information on the region, locations, vendors and crew; and to coordinate government and business offices in support of production. In addition, the film office is a conduit for information, providing assistance to local filmmakers and the local film industry throughout Allegheny County and the designated ten county region.[1]

Pittsburgh Film Office
Founded1990
FounderRussell Streiner
FocusTelevision and film production in Pittsburgh
Location
  • 535 Smithfield Street
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Originscirca 1988 "Greater Pittsburgh Office of Promotions"
Key people
Dawn M. Keezer, Director
Employees
3 full time employees and a 27 member Board of Trustees
Websitehttp://www.pghfilm.org/

Since its creation, the Film Office has assisted with over 200 major feature and television projects, and claims an economic impact of more than $1.2 billion in southwestern Pennsylvania.[1] In 2007, the Film Office played a major role in supporting of the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit, a program that allows a 25% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of the production budget in the Commonwealth. This tax credit has been a decisive factor in bringing the filming of several recent movies to the state.[2]

The Pittsburgh Film Office is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International.

"Lights! Glamour! Action!" Oscar Gala
Guests of the 2011 fundraiser at Stage AE enjoy the 3D presentation

The Academy Awards benefit, “Lights! Glamour! Action!,” is an annual Gala supporting the Pittsburgh Film Office.[3]

The 2011 "Pittsburgh Stars" video was broadcast in 3D. Over 900 people gathered to watch the live telecast of the Academy Awards at Stage AE. Six local salons styled models based on nominated films and graced the stage during a live fashion presentation. More than 160 items were featured in the silent auction.[4]

Although the 2020 Oscars went without a host, Michelle Wright and Ashley Dougherty from WTAE (ABC) hosted the second consecutive year of Pittsburgh's biggest night in film. The 20th annual Lights! Glamour! Action! drew 750 attendees to The Pennsylvanian on February 8, 2020, dressed in the nines.[5]

Event History
Guests of the 2007 event at Heinz Field
DateVenueLocation
March 25, 2001Loews Waterfront TheaterSuburban W. Homestead
March 24, 2002Loews Waterfront TheaterSuburban W. Homestead
March 23, 2003Loews Waterfront TheaterSuburban W. Homestead
February 29, 2004Loews Waterfront TheaterSuburban W. Homestead
February 27, 2005SouthSide Works CinemaSouth Side neighborhood
March 5, 2006SouthSide Works CinemaSouth Side neighborhood
February 25, 2007Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood
February 24, 2008Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood
February 22, 2009Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood
March 7, 2010August Wilson CenterDowntown
February 27, 2011Stage AENorth Shore neighborhood
February 26, 2012Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood
February 24, 2013Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood[6]
March 2, 2014Heinz FieldNorth Shore neighborhood
February 22, 2015Heinz FieldNorth Shore

See also

References
  1. http://www.pghfilm.org/about.jsp
  2. http://filminpa.com/incentives/
  3. http://www.pghfilm.org/lights-glamour-action.jsp
  4. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/fanfare/s_725037.html
  5. "Lights! Glamour! Action! Celebrates Pittsburgh Film Office's 30th Anniversary". Pittsburgh Quarterly. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.


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