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Registration for on-ground High School Summer Programs at Point Park University is Now Open! Experience your Summer in the City.

Pittsburgh’s only Downtown University, Point Park is proud to offer an array of summer opportunities for students looking to enrich their lives, work towards their desired career, or make new adventures and lasting connections. Cinema Arts Programs include: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Camp Hollywood, Post-Production and Screenwriting. Our programs offer pre-professional, hands-on education in narrative filmmaking, with collaboration at its core. Please note that these high school programs are all on a first-come, first-serve basis and offer an intimate class size.

*Special Coupon! Current WIFM Pittsburgh members will receive 15% off with code WIFMPIT15 during checkout. All submissions will be verified by Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh. For general inquiries, please email summercamps@pointpark.edu to be connected to a team member.

Summer has never looked so bright!

Learn More: www.PointPark.edu/CinemaCamps

Women In Film

Short Film Competition

Calling all women directors and their crew !   Women In Film begins their 13th year of the short film competition with the following awards:

The Women In Film and Media organization proudly promotes the 2021 Short Film Festival for women directors and their crew.

The film festival will be showcased in September and will feature the finalists of the submissions received. We will also do a virtual screening for anyone who is not able to make the festival in person.

We will be providing the following awards.

Diversity Award – An award of $300.00 will be given to the winner of the diversity award who features diversity in their cast and crew. Includes Pittsburgh local, national and international.

Pittsburgh Best – An award of $300.00 will be given to the project of a local Pittsburgh short film that meets all criteria. Includes Pittsburgh regional area.

Best of the Fest – An award of $300.00 will be given to the project that raises to the level of the best film submitted. Includes Pittsburgh local, national and international.

Members:  Will receive a separate link with their discount.   If you are a member and have not received it, please email info@wifmpit.org

https://filmfreeway.com/WIFMShortFIlmShowcase

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Amy Lamb Scholarship Submissions are Open !

For all eligible women who are enrolled in a television or film program in a Pittsburgh area college or university.

$1,000 will be given to the student who is chosen from all entrants.

Send email to WIFM.SCH@wifmpit.org to receive an application.

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YOU MISSED IT !

Screenwriter Steve Cuden

“What Makes A Great Scene Great”

was Zoomed on April 21, 2021

Check out Steve Cuden’s Podcast Story Beat where he has interviewed

hundreds of writers, producers, etc.  to tell their story on what they do to succeed

Our Mission

Women in Film and Media (WIFM) Pittsburgh is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to improve the status and portrayal of women in film, television, and other screen-based media in Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. We serve our community by facilitating their access to opportunities in industry. In addition, we lend our services to non-profit organizations helping women and children.  Our programs and events include workforce skills development through mentoring and training workshops; production of public service announcements for non-profits dedicated to women and children; and industry partnerships that further our mission.

Our Activities

We serve our community by facilitating their access to opportunities in industry. In addition, we lend our services to non-profit organizations helping women and children. Our programs and events include workforce skills development through mentoring and training workshops; production of public service announcements for non-profits dedicated to women and children; and industry partnerships that further our mission. WIFM is a chapter of Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI), a global network comprising over 50 chapters worldwide with more than 15,000 members, dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women in industry.

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