Pittsburgh Film Office
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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.
Since its creation, the Film Office has assisted with 102 major feature and television projects, and claims an economic impact of more than $575 million in southwestern Pennsylvania. 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.
The Pittsburgh Film Office is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International.
benefit, “Lights! Glamour! Action!,” is an annual Gala supporting the Pittsburgh Film Office.
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.
The 12th annual “Lights! Glamour! Action!” will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Since its creation, the Film Office has assisted with 102 major feature and television projects, and claims an economic impact of more than $575 million in southwestern Pennsylvania. 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.
The Pittsburgh Film Office is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International.
"Lights! Glamour! Action!" Oscar Gala
The Academy AwardsAcademy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
benefit, “Lights! Glamour! Action!,” is an annual Gala supporting the Pittsburgh Film Office.
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
Stage AE
Stage AE is a multi-purpose entertainment complex located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It contains an indoor concert hall with room for 2,400 spectators and an outdoor amphitheatre that can accommodate 5,550. Additionally, the complex contains a nightclub that can hold 350 to 400...
. 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.
The 12th annual “Lights! Glamour! Action!” will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Event History
| Date | Location |
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| March 25, 2001 | Loews Loews The name Loews can refer to several articles in the Wikipedia:* Loews Theatres - Cinema chain* Loews Corporation - Holding company* Loews Hotels - Luxury hotel and resort chain with destinations in the United States and in Canada... Waterfront Theater- West Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United... |
| March 24, 2002 | Loews Loews The name Loews can refer to several articles in the Wikipedia:* Loews Theatres - Cinema chain* Loews Corporation - Holding company* Loews Hotels - Luxury hotel and resort chain with destinations in the United States and in Canada... Waterfront Theater- West Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United... |
| March 23, 2003 | Loews Loews The name Loews can refer to several articles in the Wikipedia:* Loews Theatres - Cinema chain* Loews Corporation - Holding company* Loews Hotels - Luxury hotel and resort chain with destinations in the United States and in Canada... Waterfront Theater- West Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United... |
| February 29, 2004 | Loews Loews The name Loews can refer to several articles in the Wikipedia:* Loews Theatres - Cinema chain* Loews Corporation - Holding company* Loews Hotels - Luxury hotel and resort chain with destinations in the United States and in Canada... Waterfront Theater- West Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead, Pennsylvania Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United... |
| February 27, 2005 | SouthSide Works Cinema- South Side (Pittsburgh) South Side (Pittsburgh) South Side is an area in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, located along the Monongahela River across from Downtown Pittsburgh. The South Side is officially divided into two neighborhoods, South Side Flats and South Side Slopes. Both the Flats and the Slopes are represented on Pittsburgh City... |
| March 5, 2006 | SouthSide Works Cinema- South Side (Pittsburgh) South Side (Pittsburgh) South Side is an area in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, located along the Monongahela River across from Downtown Pittsburgh. The South Side is officially divided into two neighborhoods, South Side Flats and South Side Slopes. Both the Flats and the Slopes are represented on Pittsburgh City... |
| February 25, 2007 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
| February 24, 2008 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
| February 22, 2009 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
| March 7, 2010 | August Wilson Center for African American Culture August Wilson Center for African American Culture August Wilson Center for African American Culture is a U.S. nonprofit arts organization that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania.... |
| February 27, 2011 | Stage AE Stage AE Stage AE is a multi-purpose entertainment complex located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It contains an indoor concert hall with room for 2,400 spectators and an outdoor amphitheatre that can accommodate 5,550. Additionally, the complex contains a nightclub that can hold 350 to 400... - North Side (Pittsburgh) |
| February 26, 2012 | TBD |