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.
“The Pitt” Returns to Steel City for Season 3 Shoot
Some of the stars of HBO’s hit series The Pitt have come to town.
What to Watch at Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers Film Festival
In one week, on November 4, the 3 Rivers Film Festival will kick off its annual event. Over the course of eleven days, 28 feature films and 120+ short films from around the world will screen at various theaters in the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh-Shot Series “Nocturne” Premieres Next Week
Western Pennsylvania has a bit of a history with movies and TV shows about serial killers. On October 30, Apple TV+’s new show, Nocturne, will continue this filmic legacy.
Three Rivers Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring “I Play Rocky”
In its 44th year, Three Rivers Film Festival makes a splash with its lineup of parties, feature films, panels, shorts, documentaries, and more!
Lost Lizard Video Store Returns Pittsburgh to a Bygone Era
Every movie lover has, at one point, said to themselves, “I should open a video rental store.” Especially those like Vincent Santis, who grew up during the heyday of Blockbusters and local shops on every corner.
Mtn Craft Film Festival Returns This Weekend
The Mtn Craft Film Festival has returned once again to Clarksburg, West Virginia! Beginning on October 2nd and running through October 4th, the festival will showcase a wide variety of feature and short films that capture the spirit of Appalachia in its many forms.
Meet the Twins of Destruction
The Twins of Destruction are Clayton and Connor Petrella. As two brothers who are filmmakers, prop makers, and costume designers, one would think their name would come from a movie reference. In actuality, it comes from their high school football careers, though Clayton is quick to say that they were “not very good.”
Pittsburgh Walk of Fame 2026 Film/TV Inductees
On October 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Strip District Terminal, Pittsburghers can attend the second induction ceremony to celebrate local folks who have made a global impact.
Mtn Craft Brings Festival Winners to Pittsburgh
Ahead of the 2026 festival, which runs October 2 through 4, Mtn Craft is taking their show on the road to Pittsburgh and other locations with their Winners Tour.
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.