Thursday, November 2

Opening Night Gala with Jeff Goldblum's Pittsburgh

Come celebrate the opening night of the festival with a the local premiere of Jeff Goldblum's Pittsburgh. Following the film, a reception will be held at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Join us for Dessert, Coffee, Drinks, and goodies with live music by the NewLanders. Sponsored in part by Bluecoat American Gin.

Film: 7:30 pm, Regent Square Theater
Reception: 9:30-11:00 pm, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Price: $35
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Sunday, November 5

Pandora’s Box with live music by Philip Carli

Commemorating the centennial birth of legendary actress Louise Brooks (Nov. 14, 1906), we present a beautiful restored print of the scintillating German Expressionist masterpiece that made her famous. A highlight of this year’s festival is the return of Dr. Philip Carli, performing a live piano accompaniment. Dr. Carli has created piano accompaniments for well over fifty films and has toured throughout North America and Europe, performing at such venues as Lincoln Center and the National Film Theater in London. The film will be introduced by Pittsburgh’s Barry Paris, author of the highly acclaimed biography, Louise Brooks.

8:00 pm, Regent Square Theater
Price: $10

Wednesday, November 8

Homefront

Pittsburgh Filmmakers will be holding a special screening of Homefront to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The standard donation amount for this event is $75. The screening will include a Q+A with army ranger Jeremy Feldbusch and director Richard Hankin, as well as a reception afterwards. A limited number of regular $7 tickets may be available at showtime. If you are interested in making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, please send a check or money order to:
WPA Friends of WWP
P.O. Box 283
Sewickley, PA 15143
or call B.J. Walker at 412-749-1887

The Wounded Warrior Project seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.

Friday, November 10

Short Film Program

Space is devoted within the Film Festival each year for a competitive selection of Short Films – a program for media artists to present work that allows them to creatively take risks, break new ground or challenge the viewer. Within the categories of experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary, with a wide variety of themes, there are 16 winning shorts divided into two separate programs. Prizes will be awarded at the screening. This event is sponsored by Kodak.

Melwood Screening Room
7:00 pm
Price: $7

Saturday, November 11

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

with original music by Puerto Muerto LIVE

The musical duo are traveling the country with a new interpretation of this bloodcurdling 1974 classic whose raw power terrifies us even today. An original live “overscore,” evoking old spaghetti westerns and a haunted Americana, is performed live by Chicago’s Puerto Muerto over the original soundtrack. You know the story: a group of teenagers check out a cemetery where there have been grave robbings. But things don't go so smoothly. The movie’s powerful sense of dread is heightened by the new score, as well as its wicked sense of humor. If you enjoyed last year’s Man With X-Ray Eyes with Pere Ubu, you’ll love this.

Regent Square Theater
10:00 pm
Price: $7

Tuesday, November 14

PF/PCA Member Party

A special cocktail party for all current members of Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The fist 50 guests will receive free food and drinks, complements of the Firehouse Lounge.

Firehouse Lounge, Strip District
5:30pm-7:00 pm
Price: FREE to all PF/PCA members

Wednesday, November 15

All Festival Party

All festival patrons will receive tickets to the All Festival Party at PURE Nightclub located on 19th street in the Strip District. The stylish decor and sophisticated atmosphere is sure to set the tone for a perfect night out. The event will take place in the VIP section with private cabanas. The first 75 guests will receive free food and drink, complements of PURE.

PURE Pittsburgh, Strip District
7:00pm-10:00 pm
Price: FREE to all festival patrons

Thursday, November 16

Closing night party with the Alloy Orchestra

The Alloy Orchestra’s annual visit to Pittsburgh closes out the film festival with a feel-good comedy by Harold Lloyd. Though his films are not as well known today, Lloyd was as popular as Chaplin and Keaton in the silent era, and this is a rare opportunity to view his masterpiece with a rollicking score. Afterwards, join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres next door at the Concept Art Gallery.

Film + performance: Regent Square Theater, 7:00 pm
Reception: Concept Art Gallery, 9:00 - 11:00 pm
Price: $10