Point Park University is giving aspiring high school filmmakers from 11 states an opportunity to showcase their work with the first annual Steel City High School Film and Animation Festival.
The festival, which takes place September 12-13 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, is accepting submissions through July 15 from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.
“This is really about nurturing young filmmakers and getting them on a path toward developing into professionals,” said Kiesha Lalama, Interim Dean of the School of Theatre, Film and Animation and Executive Producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. “There are not a lot of opportunities for high school students to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback. We have relationships with industry professionals who are eager to help aspiring filmmakers and a world-class Playhouse in which to screen their submissions.”
The festival will include a keynote speaker, workshops and panels, film screenings and an awards ceremony, all taking place in the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Categories include Drama, Comedy, Dance, Horror, Music Video, Short-Form Social Media, Documentary, Animation, Short Screenplay and Special Zombie Short.
Awards will be given in the following categories: Best Animation, Best Comedy, Best Commercial, Best Dance, Best Drama, Best Documentary, Best Horror, Best Music Video, and Best Short-Form Social Media.
Awards include a trophy to the winner in each category, summer program scholarships to the top three in each category, and university scholarships to select artists.
For information and submission details, visit https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/special-events/Steel-City-High-School-Film-and-Animation-Festival.
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