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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Cook and Book

at Untitled Content

Join WIFM and Author Maria C. Palmer of the book 'On the Rocks'

with Director Ryan Rust for an evening like no other!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

🕘 Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Untitled Content — 1428 High St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Northside)

🚗 Parking: Street parking available

As the daughter of award-winning restauranteur Joseph Costanzo Jr., Maria brings a unique blend of culinary expertise and captivating storytelling to this interactive experience. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the art of traditional Italian cooking from Maria herself. Each guest will choose to make either homemade pasta, ravioli or ricotta gnocchi, accompanied by a classic marinara sauce.

The experience includes hands on cooking, pasta making, a buffet style feast, a book discussion & Q& while Maria and Ryan discuss what the process has been like turning this book into a documentary. Afterwards Maria will be available to sign the book as well, so bring yours!

Pricing options:

$60 - Class & Meal ($15 discount for WIFM Members/sign-ups!)
$78 - Class with paperback book
$86 - Class with hard cover

We will also be giving out 1 raffle ticket per item you bring for the Wexford food pantry for some great raffle items. Stay tuned for a list of their needs!

Members and non-members welcome!

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WIFM Holiday Mixer & Market

This Is Red Studio

❄️ WIFM Pittsburgh Annual Holiday Mixer & Market ❄️

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026

🕕 Member early access: 5:30 PM | Nonmembers: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 This Is Red (Munhall, PA)

🎟️ Free for WIFM members | $10 for non-members

Member early access: WIFM members get exclusive access to the vendor market from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Doors open to non-members at 6:30 PM. MEMBERS & GUESTS: Please RSVP so we can plan enough food for everyone!

Join Women in Film & Media Pittsburgh for our annual Holiday Mixer & Market! Come celebrate the season, catch up with friends, and meet new faces in the Pittsburgh film and media community. Get an early start on shopping on our Holiday Market, or get something for yourself! Vendors include: Alyssa Pearson Glass, Ellebee Boutique, Fancypants Popcorn, Feather & Felt, Knife Dreams flash tattoos by Alicia "Zero", The Scottish Santa, and much more!

✨ What’s happening:

🎧 Live DJ

🎁 Raffle with prizes from our vendors and community supporters

🍽️ Food included with ticket

🍸 Bar with drinks available for purchase

NEW this year:

🛍️ A holiday vendor market featuring local businesses, so you can do some early holiday shopping while you mingle

🏆 The presentation of our inaugural Lois Weber Spirit Award, honoring a Pittsburgh woman who embodies the spirit of Lois Weber and our city

About the award: Lois Weber was a Pittsburgh native and one of early Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers. She was the first woman in America to direct a feature film, ran her own production studio, and mentored other women in the industry. The Lois Weber Spirit Award honors a Pittsburgh woman who carries that spirit forward.

Bring a friend, wear something festive, and come celebrate and shop with us! 💛

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Lois Weber Spirit Award

Lois Weber was born in 1879 on Pittsburgh's North Side and became one of Hollywood's first female directors. She started her work in silent film and produced over 100 films, more than any other woman in her era. She tackled social reform in her work and her commitment to innovation made her a true pioneer and one of the most notable filmmakers in the early 1900s. We have created this award to celebrate a Pittsburgh woman currently working in the industry who embodies the same qualities and spirit.

Nomination criteria:

We're looking for a woman who's passionate about social reform and pushing our local film community forward for women. She champions inclusivity, but first and foremost, she's a fierce advocate for women in our city
15 plus years of experience in film, video, or media, with a solid body of work behind her
A genuine passion for mentoring and uplifting other women, helping those she leads reach their own goals
Leads with kindness, strength, and humility - someone innovative who's still committed to learn, grow, and evolve in the industry
Must live within 30 miles of downtown Pittsburgh
Winner will be announced and nominees will be celebrated at our Holiday Mixer in December