Point Park Film and Animation

09/09/2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year at Point Park Film and Animation!!

And for more information about the Film and Animation department at Point Park University -https://www.pointpark.edu/filmanimation

09/07/2026

📽️Steel City Emerging Film Festival kicks off this Friday!📽️

Join us at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 11, for a special test screening of Point Park Film alum Mike Day's latest feature, The Twelve, followed by a panel with the filmmakers.
Grab an all-access or Friday pass to reserve your spot! Tickets available at the link in bio.

09/04/2026

Swipe to reveal the third and final workshop of SCEFF 2026!

✍️The Showrunner with Emily Thomas
📍Point Park Film Writers Room
The most significant common denominator in all of the most popular streaming series is one thing–the Showrunner. Learn about what a Showrunner is and what they do that has impacted the current entertainment industry so significantly.

Grab your All Access festival pass to attend The Showrunner along with our other two workshops.

09/03/2026

Tonight Sep 3! Reel Abilities Film Festival Opening Night at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown Pittsburgh.

www.filmpittsburgh.org/reelabilities

09/02/2026

🎟️Do you have your SCEFF tickets yet?
We are offering three different admission packages this year, including an all-access pass with the option to bring a friend for just $10. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

09/01/2026

Swipe to reveal the second workshop of SCEFF 2026!

🔊Dolby Atmos and Immersive Sound with Andrew Halasz
📍Dolby Atmos Mixing Room
Experience an overview of what Dolby Atmos is, why films are mixed immersively, and see a breakdown of a scene mixed in Dolby Atmos in a 7.1.4.

Grab your All Access festival pass to attend. Stay tuned for our final workshop announcement!

08/26/2026

🎤Guest Speaker Talkback: "Why You Should Fest"
Your film is wrapped; it's time to start screening it. Let's talk about the challenges of indie filmmaking in the festival environment and how you can get the most out of your post-production budget.

Be sure to join us on September 12th for Executive Director Shanna Carrick’s talkback to kick off the day!

🎟️ Reserve your ticket today for the Steel City Emerging Film Festival! Where this talkback is just one of the many activities, screenings, and learning opportunities you will get to experience!

Visit https://filmfreeway.com/SteelCityEmergingFilmFestival to learn more about the festival!

08/25/2026

Swipe to reveal the first workshop of SCEFF 2026!

🎥Camera and Lighting with Kyu Park
📍Pittsburgh Playhouse Sound Stage
Explore cinematic camera movement using a crane, wireless monitoring, and wireless focus. Participants will learn how to coordinate camera movement, lighting design, and blocking to create a dynamic cinematic shot.

Grab your All Access festival pass to attend. Keep an eye out for our next workshop announcement!

08/24/2026

Congrats to alumni Ian Lewis and all of his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! He offers some great advice in this Q&A.

For more information about the Film and Animation department at Point Park University -https://www.pointpark.edu/filmanimation

Point Park University alumnus Ian Lewis '13 is a visual effects lead data wrangler at Marvel Studios.

08/21/2026

🚨LAST CALL🚨
Order your Steel City Emerging Film Festival shirts today (8/21/26) for pickup at the festival! Preorder only--shirts will NOT be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds directly benefit SCEFF. Link in bio. Don't miss out!