Cinema Arts

12 New Full-Time Faculty Join Point Park University

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 The Conservatory of Performing Arts, Rowland School of Business, and Schools of Arts and Sciences and Education are pleased to announce new faculty who will teach the next generation of professionals.

Cinema Arts Pre-College Programs Provide Hands-On Experience to High School Students

Friday, August 23, 2024 Students explored the basic principles and practices of cinema production, the process, fundamentals and art of animation, and the elements of storytelling at Film Intensive, 2D and 3D Animation Intensive and Screenwriting Intensive.

Alumni Profile

Steve Jacks '06

"Point Park quickly gave me the chance to collaborate and create. In my second semester, I was given hands-on opportunities to make short films."

Alumni Profile

Treven Carter '23

"The objective of the fellowship is to build networks with industry professionals, attend workshops to extend knowledge within the animation industry and gain mentorship from individuals who work at DreamWorks."

Pictured is Treven Carter. Photo | Kayla Green

Pittsburgh Playhouse 2024-25 Season

Monday, May 13, 2024 The Pittsburgh Playhouse is launching several new suites of programming including Arts Accelerator, which will connect Point Park students with professional alumni working on Broadway and beyond in the performing arts industry.

Professional Camera Workshop with The Camera Department

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Camera Department's Alex Andres and Benedict Baldauff '11 led a Professional Camera Workshop for the Intermediate and Advanced Cinematography classes during the spring semester.

Student Profile

Adam Snook '24

"I chose the B.A. cinema arts program because cinema students are on set their ﬁrst semester. This hands-on experience helps you discover so much about your future career path."

Pictured is Adam Snook. Photo | Ethan Stoner

Point Park Offers Complete in Four Years B.F.A. to MBA Program

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 This program gives students an affordable opportunity to earn both a B.F.A. degree from the Conservatory of Performing Arts — and an MBA from the Rowland School of Business — in four years plus one additional semester in the summer.

Nicky Snyder Supports Students and Faculty as Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Cinema Arts

Monday, September 11, 2023 "I think the fact that students are working with equipment and also substantial software in their first year is the biggest advantage of being a cinema major at Point Park."

Alumni Profile

John Spare '17

"If you dream of being a screenwriter, it's imperative that you surround yourself with like-minded creatives. I was able to watch, learn and be involved in the work of my talented classmates, and that is something that can't be experienced writing in a room by yourself."

Kiesha Lalama Named Managing and Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Lalama will lead efforts to further develop and engage in community and artistic partnerships, usher in new immersive experiences for audiences, and identify artistic endeavors enabling inter-disciplinary efforts across the University.

Dance Majors Receive Choreography Awards by Long-Time University Supporter

Friday, April 28, 2023 Jack Tomayko, a Point Park University trustee and long-time supporter of Point Park University and the arts, established the Tomayko Choreography Awards through his foundation to recognize and nurture exceptional dance choreography talent at Point Park.

Pictured are Joanne Hwang and Nina Nina Pollzie. Photo | Tia Ellison

Michael Bagnato Finds Joy in Teaching the Next Generation of Filmmakers

Monday, April 10, 2023 "I seek to provide students with industry background and film examples that are new and endearing, that are tangible to their needs as aspiring artists, and that inspire a creative bent in young filmmakers."

Pictured is Michael Bagnato. Submitted photo.

Cinema Faculty Feature: Meet Andrew Swensen, Professional Arts Administrator and Producer

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 "My experience at Point Park has been one of great reward, discovery and collaboration. Because I'm also a professional arts administrator and producer, I'm regularly looking for artists for works in development, and it's a pleasure to work with students as artist colleagues."

Pictured is Andrew Swensen. Photo | John Altdorfer

MovieMaker Magazine Ranks Pittsburgh as a Best Place to Live and Work as a Movie Maker

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 "This impacts our students in terms of employment opportunities to work in the Pittsburgh area. On productions from as far back as the filming of the Dark Knight Rises in 2011 up through the recent production of Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount+, faculty would pass by one of the many sets around the city and see alumni working on them," said Professor Andrew Halasz.

Student Profile

Cole Sholtis '24

"Point Park serves as a perfect school for expanding upon my creative and technical skills to tell a story in the cinema arts program, and also challenges me academically in the accounting program."

Pictured is Cole Sholtis. Photo | Natalie Caine

Alumni Profile

Ashley C. Stokes '18

"Having four regional Emmy’s under my belt after my first year working for PBS is humbling. It inspires me to continue to share stories that make a difference in our communities and eventually around the world."

Faculty Feature: Meet Laura J. Boyd, Cinema Arts Chair

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 "My experience managing national and international productions — both from the home office of National Geographic or while traveling and working in the field — informs everything I teach ... Filmmaking is hard work, but the rewards and opportunities make every minute worth it."

Alumni Profile

Milky Tran '20

"I loved that you began making and experimenting with film your freshman year ... I’m grateful that Point Park had such a heavy focus on storytelling and allowed me to go through the full process of making a film many, many times."

Pictured is Milky Tran. Submitted photo.

Meet Kelly Donnellan, Award-Winning Editor and Director

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 "I’ve been very fortunate to have many real-world experiences in my career as an editor and as a teacher, all of which inform my teaching today. I create my lectures with the industry in mind so that the students will have the necessary skills when they graduate."

Pictured is Kelly Donnellan. Photo | Madi Fisher

Alumni Profile

Lauren Keller '22

"Point Park accepted my credits easily, which helped with the transferring process. I am a hands-on learner and was excited that Point Park puts a camera in your hands freshman year in this program."

Faculty Feature: Geoff Munn, Animation

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 "If you want to learn from industry professionals who are and have been in the field, and successfully so, Point Park is for you. The faculty, as well as the student body, are extremely welcoming, and the campus in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh is the place to be."

Pictured is Geoff Munn. Photo | Madi Fisher

New Full-Time Faculty for 2022-23 Academic Year

Friday, September 30, 2022 Meet Point Park's nine new full-time faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Thursday, May 26, 2022 The Pittsburgh Playhouse has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant was awarded to support a portion of the Playhouse’s “Shaping the Arts: Black Women and Femme Artists and Creators” program.

Vuyani Dance Theatre's Cion: Requiem of Ravel's Bolero.

Point Park Announces Summer in the City Programs for Youth and High School Students

Monday, April 11, 2022 “Our Summer in the City programs are a great way for younger students to get a taste of academic college life, experience the excitement of Downtown Pittsburgh and find out what motivates them about learning,” said Heidi Ward, director of community and summer education.

Student Profile

Katt Kersting '22

"When you leave Point Park, you take with you a resume/portfolio filled with projects and experiences, a network of industry connections and knowledge on all aspects of filmmaking."

Student Profile

Regina Sanchez Gonzalez '23

"As an immigrant, it's easy to feel out of place in a new country, but Point Park not only has given me the tools and support to become a better artist and animator, but also a place to call home."

Pictured is Regina Sanchez Gonzalez. Submitted photo.

Student Profile

Joseph Cannon '22

"Point Park's Department of Theatre was very welcoming and made me feel like I could do anything I wanted to in this field. I was looking for a program that was both rigorous and inviting, and I definitely found it here at Point Park."

Pictured is Joseph Cannon. Submitted photo

Student Profile

Julius Thomas '22

"My advice to any student considering Point Park is that they should just go for it. Point Park feels like a close-knit community that presents its students with a variety of different opportunities."

Pictured is Julius Thomas. Photo | Nathaniel Holzer

Alumni Profile

Giuseppe Esposito '19

"One of the reasons I chose Point Park was its location. It was hard to beat for me. The equipment and facilities for the animation program are top-notch as well, so make use of it all."

Alumni Profile

Brianna Wuenschel '20

"The cinema program's immediate immersion in filmmaking was so different from other schools. From the first year you are already creating your own films and this was very important to me in choosing a school."

Pictured is Brianna Wuenschel. Submitted photo.

Student Profile

B.F.A. Screenwriting Major's Work Awarded at Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival

"The greatest experience I've had at Point Park is meeting so many people dedicated to the craft. It's one thing to know how to write a script, but it's another to have people to fall back on for input and support."

Pictured is JW Nicikowski. Submitted photo.

Garfield Lemonius Named Dean and Artistic Director

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Garfield Lemonius, M.F.A., has been appointed dean of the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) at Point Park University and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Lemonius was previously appointed acting dean and artistic director, and prior to that served as chair of the Department of Dance.

Alumni Profile

Jennifer Taormina-Lawson '13

"The classes and faculty at Point Park still impact my work to this day. I interned at Sony Music Entertainment and SAG-AFTRA while in law school, and I know that I was awarded those opportunities because of my undergraduate education and experience. There is no doubt about that."

Faculty Feature: Andrew Halasz, Cinema Arts

Thursday, August 12, 2021 "All that we teach, the training we give, the projects we assign, have the end goal of engaging students in the experiential process of making work. This is what best prepares students to succeed in the industry."

Pictured is Andrew Halasz. Photo | Nathaniel Holzer

New Leadership at Pittsburgh Playhouse and COPA

Friday, June 11, 2021 Garfield Lemonius, M.F.A., has been appointed acting dean and artistic director of the Conservatory of Performing Arts and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.

Alumni Profile

Joel Cash '13

"For those trying to get into the industry, it may be difficult at first, but once your foot is in the door, make the most of your opportunity. If you put in the work and stay humble, you will succeed in the industry."

Cinema Arts Instructor Receives Oscar Nomination for Her Work on "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

Friday, April 2, 2021 "The production class [at Point Park] is a very practical experience. We try to expose the students to the tools used in the industry," said Diana Stoughton.

Student Profile

Nathaniel Holzer '22

"The program is so welcoming of everybody no matter what walk of life you are from. It is a breeding ground for creativity and the honing of the craft with a philosophy that everyone should implore: there are no bad ideas."

Alumni Profile

Mina Hoffman '18

"The most valuable thing Point Park gave me was a supportive network of people ... Additionally, having the hands-on filmmaking experience was priceless. Knowing set etiquette and general production speak is invaluable even in my role as a marketer."

Pictured is Mina Hoffman. Submitted photo.

Students and Alumni Receive Robert L. Vann Media Awards from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Students and alumni are among the recipients of the 2020 Robert L. Vann Media Awards from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation. The awards recognize outstanding journalism coverage of African American and African diaspora communities, individuals and issues.

Alumni Profile

Alyssa Briddes '16

"Due to the hands-on nature of the program, we all learned on-set etiquette our first year, not just through our professors but through our upperclassmen. Learning how to behave on a set from Point Park has been invaluable during my time here in New York City."

Pictured is Alyssa Briddes. Submitted photo

Pittsburgh International Airport Debuts Art Installation by Part-Time Point Park University Instructor

Monday, October 26, 2020 Pittsburgh International Airport is featuring a new art installation in Concourse A from Carin Mincemoyer, M.F.A., a part-time photography and cinema arts instructor at Point Park University who has done commissioned work for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, New York City and the City of Pittsburgh.

Student Profile

Travis Platt '22

Career-Ready: Meet Travis Platt '22, a cinema production major who is interning for the Pittsburgh Film Office.

Pictured is Travis Platt. Submitted photo.

Point Park University Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty for 2020-21 Academic Year

Thursday, September 3, 2020 Point Park University welcomes five new full-time faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year. These faculty bring both industry expertise and real-world professional experience into the classes they teach at Point Park.

Faculty Feature: Meet Molly Rice, M.F.A., Instructor and Playwright

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 "Students can expect to be both challenged and supported in my class; good writing requires rigor and vulnerability, and I work to make my classes safe spaces for the brave excavation that great writing requires. I encourage students to dig deep into their own lived experience to create emotionally honest, finely-drawn characters and carefully articulated worlds," said Molly Rice, M.F.A.

Pictured is Molly Rice. Submitted photo.

A Q&A With Rick Hawkins, Senior Teaching Artist and Emmy-Winning Screenwriter

Friday, June 19, 2020 "As an Emmy-winning screenwriter with three decades of writing and executive producing successful TV series, I helped to create a screenwriting program at Point Park that included all the practical and artistic opportunities that I wish had been available to me when I was a student. I consider it a joy and a privilege to be able to mentor and share with young writers their artistic journeys toward professionalism."

Point Park Offering Free Online Classes for Summer Learning, Movement and Fun

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 This summer season, don't distance yourself from learning. Join us for one of our many free virtual sessions. We can't wait to see what you create!

Cinema Production Faculty Train Students to Seamlessly Transition to Role of Professional Filmmaker

Friday, June 5, 2020 "The best thing we can do for students is to help them produce work — make films, create animations and write screenplays. All that we teach, the training we give, the projects we assign, have the end goal of engaging students in the experiential process of making work. This is what best prepares students to succeed in the industry after leaving Point Park," said Andrew Halasz, chair.

A Q&A with Animation Faculty

Thursday, June 4, 2020 "Our program is always growing and changing to mirror the ever-changing industry. Our professors are working artists who continue to work in the field while teaching. We use this experience and knowledge to direct changes to the curriculum and ensure that our students are fully prepared to work in the field upon graduating," said Professors Jonathan Trueblood and David Morrison.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Launches Online Portals for Sharing Art and Performance

Monday, April 6, 2020 #PghPlayhouseArtShare is an online portal providing a showcase for performing artists, including Point Park students, alumni and professionals to share an artistic creation. Submissions can include a poem, movie, song, personal monologue, photography or dance combination. Chosen selections will be shared on the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Point Park University social media channels.

Point Park students perform on the PNC Theatre stage in the award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse. Photo | John Altdorfer

Student Profile

Tiffany Walker '21

Cinema production Major Tiffany Walker is gaining hands-on experience as a Dream Big Studio Intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Pictured is Tiffany Walker. Submitted photo

Cinema Arts Program Partners with the Sarah Jones Film Student Safety Program

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Point Park University is just the fourth institution of higher education in the United States to qualify for the Sarah Jones Film Student Safety Program. The program is an initiative from the nonprofit Sarah Jones Film Foundation, which advocates for safe conditions on film sets.

Student Profile

Noah Lockette '21

Meet Noah Lockette, a cinema production major from Mars Area High School in Mars, Pa.

Pictured is Noah Lockette, Cinema Production Major

Point Park University Announces Director Appointments at Pittsburgh Playhouse

Friday, July 19, 2019 Point Park University announced the appointments of Steven Breese as the new artistic director and dean of the Conservatory of Performing Arts and Drew Martorella as the assistant vice president and managing director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

The exterior of the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Photo | Emilee Fails

Alumni Profile

Hannah James '16

Meet 2016 cinema production alumna Hannah James, a video coordinator for Little League International.

Pictured is alumna Hannah James. Submitted photo

Student Profile

Kelly Tran '20

"I’ve gotten a taste of how hard it is out there and how many people want the same things I want. I thought I was hardworking and passionate before, but now I’m aggressively hardworking and passionate," said Kelly Tran, cinema production major.

The Point, Spring 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019 Highlights include: Pittsburgh Playhouse artistic director Ronald Allan-Lindblom steps down, broadcasting student Colton DeBiase shares stories of Pittsburghers who continue Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness and love, SAEM students boost ticket sales for the world premiere of The Old Man and the Sea and the Cleveland Cavaliers, plus more!

Pioneer Records EP Release Party Features Artists ALLISSA and SouthWest DFRNT, Premieres Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Music Video

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Pioneer Records 2018-19 winners Allissa Logsdon, stage name ALLISSA, and Victor Gariseb, stage name SouthWest DFRNT, performed March 19 at The Club at Stage AE to celebrate the three-track EP, ALLISSA.

Pictured are Pioneer Records stars Allissa Logsdon and Victor Gariseb performing. Photo by Brandy Richey.

Student Profile

Caleb Gretsky '21

"I chose Point Park because of the fantastic cinema program and its connections to the film industry. I also wanted to come to Pittsburgh to explore a new place," Gretsky said.

Pictured is Caleb Gretsky, cinema production major

Cinema Arts Faculty Feature: Meet Elise D’Haene

Friday, February 8, 2019 "I teach screenwriting for film and television, so the number one thing I do is make sure I’m also engaged in writing my own creative projects. I really believe strongly that I must stay active in the industry in order to be an effective teacher," she says.

Pictured is Elise D'Haene. Photo | Nick Koehler

Tolin FX Hosts Special Effects and Blood Workshop with Theatre and Cinema Majors

Thursday, February 7, 2019 "What surprised me about this workshop was how interactive it was. We got to experiment with their equipment and I was chosen to get blasted by the blood cannon - it was an amazing experience," said student MacKenzy Cline.

Point Park University Freshman and Grandmother Organizes Wigs for Kids Fundraiser as Part of Class Assignment

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 "I needed to create a four-minute film for my screenwriting class and thought why not make a promotional film that an organization could use to increase awareness and donations."

Pictured is Christina Wonnacott. Photo | Nick Koehler

Family Weekend 2018

Monday, October 22, 2018 Hundreds of family members traveled to Point Park University for Family Weekend 2018, held Oct. 5-6, to explore the urban campus and everything the city has to offer. Families enjoyed performances by Point Park students and ventured around Downtown Pittsburgh.

Point Park University Welcomes 12 New Full-Time Faculty Members

Thursday, September 27, 2018 Point Park University welcomes 12 new full-time faculty members for the 2018-19 academic year. These faculty bring both industry expertise and real-world professional experience into the classes they teach.

New Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens in Downtown Pittsburgh

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 After 28 months of construction, the painstaking deconstruction and reconstruction of three historic-facades, and the unprecedented restoration of a 22 stained-glass-paneled ceiling from Pittsburgh’s historic Stock Exchange Building, the gleaming new Pittsburgh Playhouse is ready for its close-up.

A photo of the PNC Theatre in Point Park University's new Pittsburgh Playhouse

Alumni Profile

Heidi Ward '13

Cinema Arts alumna Heidi Ward - a freelance producer in Los Angeles - won an Emmy for her work on an NBC television show.

Pictured is alumna Heidi (Schlegel) Ward. Submitted photo

Alumni Profile

Emily DeShantz '12 '16

Meet 2012 cinema arts and 2016 MBA alumna Emily DeShantz, associate producer for Brunner in Pittsburgh.

Pictured is MBA and cinema alumna Emily DeShantz. Photo by Nick Koehler

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Kelly Tran, Cinema Production Major

"I’ve networked with and learned from my talented peers, who some have become my best friends." - Kelly Tran, '20

Pictured is Kelly Tran, cinema production major

Student Profile

Animation Major Noah Ondik Works Alongside Creatives at Animal Production Studio

"Without the knowledge I acquired in my animation classes on various programs, I would not be able to understand what Animal staff are referring to when discussing projects in meetings or when new design techniques are being taught to me."

Pictured is Noah Ondik at Animal in Downtown Pittsburgh. Photo | Jared Murphy

Hollywood Producers and Editors Attend 2018 Cinema Arts Showcase at Point Park

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Bob Ducsay, Gray Frederickson and Robert Miller spent two days on Point Park's campus for this year's cinema arts showcase.

Bob Ducsay, Gray Frederickson and Robert Miller at Point Park University's 2018 Cinema Arts Showcase

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Kris Chandler, Screenwriting Major

"Throughout my time in college I’ve participated in a few things here and there, but I have been predominantly involved in the Honors Program, the John P. Harris Film Society and the United Student Government," he said.

Pictured is Kris Chandler, Screenwriting Major

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Zachary Brown, Cinema Production Major

Pictured is Zachary Brown, cinema production major

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Haley Beahr, Animation and Visual Effects Major

"I chose Point Park because they were one of the only schools that offered the major I wanted. The location of the campus is perfect too, because it's within walking distance of the best things in Pittsburgh," she said.

Pictured is Haley Beahr, Animation and Visual Effects Major

Alumnus Marty Schiff Returns to Point Park to Teach the Next Generation of Filmmakers

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 "Being able to take my career and share it with the next generation of filmmakers is incredibly fulfilling," he said.

Alumnus Marty Schiff Returns to Point Park to Teach the Next Generation of Filmmakers

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 "Being able to take my career and share it with the next generation of filmmakers is incredibly fulfilling," he said.

Faculty Profile: Meet Hanjin Park, Cinema Arts

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 "To succeed as a filmmaker, you need passion and commitment. Read and write as much as you can. Watch as many films as you can ... Most importantly, go out and make your films," advises Park.

Cinema Arts Major Wins Award at Spooky Empire's International Horror Film Festival

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

High School Students Visit Point Park University for Sound Camp for Musicians, Filmmakers

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Behind the Scenes at WQED Multimedia with Alumni Alisyn Blackwell and Zak Boyle

Friday, August 4, 2017

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Annie Brewer, Cinema Production Major

Pictured is Annie Brewer, cinema production major

CBS Executives Present "Student of the Business" at Point Park University

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Grip/Electric Workshop Exposes Students to Equipment Used on Motion Picture Film Sets

Monday, March 13, 2017

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Daniel Kelly, Cinema Production major from Texas

Pictured is Daniel Kelly, Cinema Production Major

Honors Program Students Pay it Forward Through On-Campus Volunteer Activities

Monday, January 9, 2017

President Hennigan Signs Final Beam for New Pittsburgh Playhouse

Friday, December 2, 2016

Floyd Norman, Disney's First African-American Animator, Leads Master Class at Point Park

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 "It was a life-changing experience to meet the man who helped pave the way for aspiring African-American artists," said Kieauna Jefferson.

Pictured is Floyd Norman leading a master class at Point Park. Photo | Shayna Mendez

Point Park University Alumni in Showbiz Reunite in Times Square for "Pittsburgh on Broadway"

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Award-Winning Actor, Writer and Director Bryan Cranston Visits Point Park University

Monday, November 28, 2016 "To be successful in this business you need talent, persistence, patience and luck. If you do not love what you do, do not attempt to do it."

Animation Students Sketch Side-by-Side Rob Rogers from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Monday, November 7, 2016

Pictured is Rob Rogers in the Center for Media Innovation. Photo | Shayna Mendez

Black Maria Film Festival Tour Comes to Point Park

Monday, October 31, 2016

Student Profile

Meet "The Shuffler," Funeral Services Major

Meet "The Shuffler," funeral services major at Point Park University.

Point Park-Bred Nevada Color Named Best Pop/Rock Band by Pittsburgh City Paper

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

More than 400 Family Members Visit Point Park's Downtown Pittsburgh Campus for Family Weekend

Thursday, October 13, 2016 From California to Canada, more than 400 family members traveled to Point Park University's Downtown Pittsburgh campus for the annual Family Weekend Oct. 7-9.

Fall 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Screenwriting Major Learns the Craft of Writing a Script and Storytelling at Point Park

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 "The screenwriting program at Point Park has taught me so many important, intricate details on not only the craft of writing a script, but the craft of storytelling as a whole, as well as how the cinema industry works."

Conservatory of Performing Arts Receives National Recognition

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Troy Centofanto Recruits Top Talent for Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 "Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts is one of the top conservatories in the country. Having the opportunity to work with the current and future leaders of the industry is very exciting and rewarding."

Pictured is Troy Centofanto. Photo | Shayna Mendez

Alumni, Students Share Experiences Working and Interning During the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 As the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched the Stanley Cup June 12, several Point Park University alumni and students had a lot to celebrate — including the experience of working or interning for a championship professional sports team.

People of Point Park: Jonathan Trueblood is Animating the Future

Monday, April 18, 2016

Celebrating Valentine's Day: Love Stories from Campus

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Cinema Alumnus Alex Tracy is an Associate Producer at Method Studios in New York City

Friday, January 22, 2016 "I began producing films for Point Park during my first year in the program. That prepared me more than anything."

Point Park's Family Weekend draws a crowd to campus, Pittsburgh for weekend of fun

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Row House Cinema to Showcase Student Films

Monday, November 2, 2015

Cinema Major Expands Professional Network, Gains Experience at International Film Festival

Monday, November 2, 2015

People of Point Park: Kevin Kauffman, '09 - Making movies in L.A.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Fall 2015 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online

Thursday, September 24, 2015

M.F.A. Students Explore Creativity and Dramatic Storytelling During Low-Residency Program

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Point Park Welcomes 18 New Full-Time Faculty

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

High School Students Learn the Elements of Storytelling at Screenwriting Camp

Thursday, July 23, 2015

2015 Cinema Grad's Photo Series 'Perception of Complexion' Gains National Attention

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Women in Film and Media Awards Scholarships to Mina Hoffman and Hannah Snyder

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Alumni and student win top prizes at NFFTY

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Students' Films to Screen at Shot for Shot Festival

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Internship at Sundance Film Festival Connects Students with Industry Professionals

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Students Interning at Sundance Film Festival

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

'The Chair' gets Directors Guild nomination

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Hollywood Producer Mark Canton Offers Career Insights to Cinema Students

Friday, December 12, 2014

2013 Alumna Heidi Schlegel Worked as a Unit Production Manager on "The Chair"

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Alumni Profile: Meet Jason Elrod, Editor, MTO Productions

Monday, November 24, 2014 "I'm still surprised that what I learned in my four years at Point Park continues to apply to my daily professional life. The people that attend and teach there have played a major role in getting me to where I am today."

Alumni Profile: Meet Jonathan Joseph, Line Producer on "The Chair" Series

Thursday, November 6, 2014 "Point Park has a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on production. Being on set and having to actually produce a large amount of work while in school really helps to prepare you for real-world production."

Inside the Production Office: Alumni Gain Hands-On Experience on "The Chair" Project

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Alumnus Landon Kijowski Describes his Role as Grip/Electrician Swing on 'The Chair'

Monday, November 3, 2014 "I always knew I wanted to study film production, however I did not have the money to move to California or New York to attend film school. So, I began looking into Point Park. It was closer to home and at the time, there was a lot of hype about the industry about to take off in Pittsburgh."

Alumni Profile: Meet Rebecca Markuson, Art Department Coordinator, "The Chair" Series

Friday, September 26, 2014 "The cinema program gave me the opportunity to learn a number of different roles and how each of those roles works together to make a film, television show, commercial, etc."

Alumni Profile: Meet Missy Haught, Intern Coordinator, "The Chair" Series

Friday, September 12, 2014 "Point Park was my home and safe haven for four years. I developed a lot of my skills and strengths there, and I think it's really great getting to exercise those creative muscles with my college family."

University-Produced Reality Series "The Chair" Debuts in Pittsburgh

Friday, September 5, 2014

University-Produced Series 'The Chair' Airs Sept. 6 on Starz

Monday, August 25, 2014

Cinema Professors Present at Film Summit

Monday, June 2, 2014

Nelson Chipman Speaks at Broadcast Education Association Conference

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Alumna Maranda Wodzinski is a Production Manager for Nancy Glass Productions

Monday, March 10, 2014 "The education and training I received at Point Park prepared me for the first few steps into the business. We were encouraged to assist upperclassmen and our professors on their projects/films. It was nice to get a taste of what it was like to be on a real set, and it was very beneficial to work side-by-side with our professors in the field."

Students Hear First-Hand From 'Chair' Producers

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Business of Filmmaking Event Kicks Off 'The Chair' Project on Campus

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

'The Chair' Team Presents Filmmaking Discussion on Campus

Monday, February 3, 2014

Internship Profile: Meet Animation Major Kaitlyn Colhouer, Animal Inc.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 "I have had many opportunities in the program to sharpen my art skills as well as my social skills, and have learned to present my work and myself professionally. I am much more confident in my artistic abilities and in my presentation of ideas and concepts."