Carnegie Screenwriters will host our second annual short film and short screenplay festival in August of 2018 at the Tull Family Theater in Sewickley, Pa.
We are now open to submissions from members and non-members alike. We are looking for the best of the best to be shown and read at our 2 day event. We are open to all genres of films and screenplays that fall within our running time and page count guidelines. Screenplays can also be submitted to receive feedback from our readers. Scripts submitted into this category are automatically entered into the short screenplay contest, please do not submit the same script to both categories.
Winning screenplays will be performed at a seated reading during the opening reception event held on Saturday, August 25th. Winning writers will receive free admission to the opening reception event. All film winners receive live screening of their film on Sunday August 26th. Winning films will receive one free admission to the screening event.
Details at: https://filmfreeway.com/CarnegieScreenwritersScriptandScreenFestival
The Carnegie Screenwriters present a special Halloween edition of the 3rd on 3rd reading series featuring short scripts with thrills and chills.
Refreshments served
Open to the public
Admission: $5 suggested donation
3rd Street Gallery
220 3rd Street
Carnegie, Pa 15106
The Carnegie Screenwriters have once again made a film as part of the 48 Hour Film Project – Pittsburgh.
Our film will screen as part of Screening Group C – Saturday, July 22, 9:30pm, Oaks Theater in Oakmont.
“This Is How We Roll,” a mockumentary by Chad Shannon and Catherine Dawgert
Directed by Carrie Collins Zenkevich
A documentary examines the cutthroat world of competitive Yahtzee.
Featuring: Ken Bolden, Jill Black, Alex Parrish, Campbell Kurlander, Kendall Yeaman & Ethan Yeaman
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2nd Annual 3 Rivers Screenwriters Conference
Don’t miss this incredible event! 3 days of panel discussions, seminars, film screenings, pitch sessions and a cinematic soiree. You can attend one, two or three days, the screening(s), the party or a combo. Student rates. A great event for writers, filmmakers, film lovers, actors and more.
https://www.3rsconference.com/home
3rd on 3rd
3rd on 3rd Holiday Party
Hosted by Carnegie Screenwriters and Carnegie Arts Initiative
Monday, December 19 @ 7:00 pm
3rd Street Gallery
220 3rd St.
Carnegie, Pa 15106
Brian Edward’s hilarious holiday classic returns December 19th at Third on Third Christmas! It’s “HOW THE BINCH IMPROVED CHRISTMAS – 15th Anniversary Special Edition,” with guest vocalist Rebecca Covert! Along with food, drinks, fun, and a retelling of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” by Michael Buzzelli, Robert Podurgiel, Brian Edward and Marlene Pendleton, performed by Patrick Conner! Come out and Celebrate the holidays with us!
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Tuesday, October 11 @ 7:00 pm
Carnegie Screenwriters and the Carnegie Arts Initiative host a night of short films at Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie.
Enjoy an evening of short films by local writers and filmmakers and featuring local actors. Most of these movies were filmed in and around Carnegie.
Lineup includes films by Ian Altenbaugh, Joseph Bucci, Caroline Collins, Pj Gaynard, Wendy Grube, James Helfrich, Kevin Hejna, Jon Skocik and more.
Also enjoy the great food and beverages available at this landmark Irish pub in Carnegie.
Screening will be on the covered patio of Riley’s under the pavilion.
Admission fee is a suggested donation of $5
SCHEDULE:
7:00 pm – Meet & greet; order food & drinks; take your seats
7:30 – Films start rolling
Hand Me Downs – Carrie Collins/CSW
The Perfect Friend Request – Pj Gaynard
Experience Needed – Jon Skocik
The Incredible Cases of Zara Gordon – Pj Gaynard
Power Play – Kevin Hejna
The Three Chocolatiers: A Cotton Tail of Revenge – Joe Bucci & Ian Altenbaugh
Scorned – Mike McKown –
Happy Birthday to Me – Carrie Collins/CSW
Always a Bridesmaid – Jim Helfrich and Wendy Grube
Last Rain – Joe Bucci & Ian Altenbaugh/CSW
Reckless – Joe Bucci & Ian Altenbaugh
Stay after to talk with the writers, filmmakers, cast & crew of these great films.
ENJOY THE SHOW!
“Always a Bridesmaid” kicks off the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival
The delightful romantic comedy “Always a Bridesmaid” opens the festival this Friday night. The film was written and produced by CSW’s own Wendy Grube. It’s directed by our Jim Helfrich. Many CSW members and friends worked on this film. It stars Julianne Avolio as Lizzie and features Nicole Beattie, Samantha Westervelt, April May Ohms, Minda Briley, Mike Buzzelli, Kevin Hejna, Andy Coleman, Johnny Sikma, Charlie Mengine and many other talented local actors. Please come out to support them and local independent film.
Join us at the opening/award ceremony for the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival, Friday July 15 at 6:30pm.
The evening will begin with the presentation of awards followed by live music and then what you all will be waiting for, the showing of “Always a Bridesmaid.” Afterwards you will be able to meet the filmmakers in attendance.
Tickets for the evening are $10. The event runs all weekend and tickets can be purchased for 1, 2 or all 3 days if you want to support indie film and check out submissions from around the globe.
Please invite friends. We are hoping to pack the house.
Click the link for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets.
Hope to see you there. It looks to be a great night.
Here is the link for the tickets
http://pghindie.com/Tickets.html
Here is the complete weekend schedule
http://pghindie.com/2016_Schedule.html
