I received this and thought I’d forward it along to the highland park list serve.   Looks interesting.

-Heidi

 Greetings from Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives Coming Soon to a Theater Near You

Collection of Short Films about Pittsburgh’s Neighborhoods to Debut in Local Theaters

[Click here to see the Neighborhood Narratives trailer.]

Greetings from Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives – a collection of nine short films in which the city plays a starring role – will make its anticipated debut at the Regent Square Theater September 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Screenings will continue throughout the city until November 8.

Each short film is approximately 10-15 minutes in length, and all films will be shown together at each screening. Approximate total run time: 100 minutes. Following each screening, respective filmmakers will be on hand for post-performance Q & A. Most screenings will also be followed by a reception – see complete schedule below.

Neighborhood Narratives is a film featuring the work of Nelson Chipman & Jeremy Braverman (Regent Square), Jason Georgiades (Bloomfield), Matthew J. Fridg & Jenn Golling (Homestead), Timothy Hall & Marc Nieson (Hill District), Justin Crimone (Downtown), John Rice (South Side), Justin Francart (Oakland), Sam Turich & Gab Cody (Lawrenceville), and Ray Werner (Strip District). The project is coordinated by Andrew Halasz and Kristen Lauth Shaeffer.

Doors open 30 minutes before each screening and tickets may be purchased onsite at each venue. Tickets may be purchased in advance only for the premiere through any Pittsburgh Filmmakers box office (during theater hours), or at their main office (during business hours) at 477 Melwood Avenue in Oakland.

Seating is limited. Prices: Premiere – $10 All other screenings – $5

Greetings From Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives

SCREENING SCHEDULE

Thursday September 25 - Regent Square Theater, 7:30 pm

REGENT SQUARE

Reception will follow screening at Concept Gallery.

Sunday September 28 - Brillobox, 8:00 pm

BLOOMFIELD

The band Chet Vincent and the Big Bend will perform after the film.

Friday October 3 - The Pumphouse, 7:30 pm

HOMESTEAD

Presented with Rivers of Steel.

Reception will follow screening.

Sunday October 5 - Hill House Kaufman Auditorium, 2:00 pm

HILL DISTRICT

Reception will follow screening.

Sunday October 12 - Harris Theater, 2:00 pm

DOWNTOWN

Tuesday October 21 - Rex Theater, 7:30 pm

SOUTH SIDE

Thursday October 23 - Melwood Screening Room, 8:00 pm

OAKLAND

Reception will follow screening.

Thursday October 30 - Your Inner Vagabond, 8:00 pm

LAWRENCEVILLE

Saturday November 8 - The Firehouse Lounge, 7:00 pm

STRIP DISTRICT

Profits from tonight’s screening will be donated to Operation Safety Net.

A Pittsburgh 250 Initiative

Greetings from Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives is an Allegheny County Grassroots Project supported by Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections, The Sprout Fund, The Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Port Authority of Allegheny County and Lamar Advertising.

For more information about the premiere of Pittsburgh Neighborhood Narratives, please visit the Web site at: www.pghneighborhoodnarratives.com.