Reel Steel Beyond the Cinerama Dome is a Pittsburgh-based publication and Pittsburgh, if you didn’t know, is the Hollywood of Appalachia.*
*This is a nickname I have given to the city, but I’m expecting it will catch on soon.
Breaking Down Pittsburgh’s Film Festivals with Film Pittsburgh’s Shanna Carrick
Like all cinephiles and movie lovers, Film Pittsburgh Executive Director Shanna Carrick’s love for the medium started with her parents’ collection.
Backyard Docs Festival Director Hansen Bursic Previews 2026 Event
Starting September 24 and running through September 27, the Backyard Docs Film Festival will screen a series of feature-length and short documentaries. Now in its third year, the festival has defined itself as a celebration of stories by and about the people who live in the Rust Belt and Appalachian regions.
Bryant Eberhart Wants to Make You Cry with “Your Brother Theo.”
Every filmmaker has a movie or a collection of films that sets them on the path to pursuing this medium. For Altoona-based writer/director Bryant Eberhart, it’s less about a particular movie and more about a genre.
Before “Field of Dreams,” There was the Pittsburgh-shot “Angels in the Outfield”
On Thursday, August 13, Major League Baseball will host their third edition of the Field of Dreams Game with the Philadelphia Phillies facing off against the Minnesota Twins. While Pittsburgh's Pirates won’t be in Iowa, there’s a piece of baseball filmmaking unique to the Steel City.
Kennywood Takes Center Stage in “Adventureland”
As the summer begins to wind down, what better time to turn our attention to a Pittsburgh staple.
Go Back in Time with the Westinghouse Works Collection
Around the time the Lumière brothers were wrapping up their filmmaking endeavors, the Westinghouse Works Collection was underway in Pittsburgh.
Raw Daisies Production Company Briefly Calls Pittsburgh Home
For one snowy weekend in December, New Jersey-based Raw Daisies called Pittsburgh home. They’re self-described as a “seize the means of production” company that believes in the power of artistic expression, production, distribution, and appreciation.
Pre-Game Picklesburgh with Seth Rogen’s “An American Pickle”
To get in the briny spirit ahead of Picklesburgh, check out An American Pickle. The film was released in 2020 and flew a little under the radar.
Before Christopher Nolan Took on “The Odyssey,” He Came to Pittsburgh
Before Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17, take time to rewatch his visit to the ‘Burgh.
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and Location Manager David “Wino” Weinstein
Last time we spoke with David “Wino” Weinstein, we got a glimpse into how he became the go-to location scout and manager in the Pittsburgh area. The question today is what happens if Weinstein knocks on your door?
Walk Down Pittsburgh Movie Memory Lane
The city’s movie history is on display in downtown Pittsburgh. The Vibrancy Initiative, conceived by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, is one way the city seeks to transform vacant spaces into colorful celebrations of the region’s history.
Pittsburgh is Beautifully on Display in First “How to Rob a Bank” Trailer
“Odds of owning home? Four out of ten. Odds of earning a six-figure salary? Two out of ten. But the success rate of armed robberies is nine out of ten.”
Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer Opens Pittsburgh to the World
One might think the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office would describe themselves as a film buff, but Dawn Keezer doesn’t. To be fair, while Keezer may not describe herself as a movie buff, she has her favorites.
The Greek Ties to Pittsburgh’s Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
My dad has always said that his favorite moviegoing memory is the open-air cinemas of Greece. Some of my earliest moviegoing memories are of the drive-in theater of my mom’s hometown of Carmichaels, PA, located sixty miles south of Pittsburgh. Neither of them can fathom how these life experiences led to this career and this article, but what none of us considered was Pittsburgh’s rich history of Greek cinemas.
Solange Film Festival Kicks Off in Pittsburgh at Row House Lawrenceville
The second annual Solange Film Festival runs May 14-17 at the Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville.
Melissa Martin & Jim Tucker Capture Pittsburgh’ Magical Darkness in “Basic Psych”
It’s special when Pittsburgh is allowed to be unapologetically Pittsburgh on film. The beautiful gold bridges against the green hills, the winding roads into the suburbs, the place Melissa Martin and Jim Tucker call home.
CMU Student Takes on Role of Anthony Bourdain in "Tony" First Trailer
While shooting The Holdovers, Dominic Sessa was accepted and admitted to the prestigious drama program at Carnegie Mellon University. He’s currently on a leave of absence. You would be too if you were cast as the lead in the upcoming A24 Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony.
Have You Seen This PGH-Made Film? - “Cha Cha Real Smooth”
While Shithouse was shot in LA, Cooper Raiff’s second film, Cha Cha Real Smooth, would bring him to Pittsburgh.
Hansen Bursic Talks Advocacy and Documentary Work in Pittsburgh and Beyond
Hansen Bursic’s path to filmmaking started in self-described “god-awful narrative student films.” He was studying at Temple University under the impression that fiction would be the focus of his film career, but Bursic’s natural inclination to advocacy changed that path.
Movies Will Take Flight in Old Pittsburgh Airport Terminal
While the hullabaloo may have died down about the opening of the new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, it seems the city isn’t ready to say goodbye to the old one.