"Point Park’s film production program offers a hands-on approach to learning. Within your first semester, you are working on film sets and learning about the different facets of making a movie."
Friday, October 17, 2025
Aspiring filmmakers showcased their work and gained hands-on experience at Point Park University's Inaugural Steel City High School Film Festival.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Pre-College Intensive and Summer Camp enrollment numbers increased 33 percent from last summer, the largest increase in the history of the program, representing students from a record 30 states and three countries.
Monday, June 9, 2025
The festival will include a keynote speaker, workshops and panels, film screenings and an awards ceremony, all taking place in the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
After nearly 15 years, the beloved STARMAKERS Gala has returned to Pittsburgh, celebrating the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s enduring legacy in Pittsburgh and sets the stage for the next era of groundbreaking performances and artistic excellence.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
“I felt like a kid in a candy shop! As someone who has always been fascinated with U.S. presidents and American politics, being in D.C. was an amazing experience." - Austin Cairns
Friday, August 23, 2024
Students explored the basic principles and practices of film production, the process, fundamentals and art of animation, and the elements of storytelling at Film Intensive, 2D and 3D Animation Intensive and Screenwriting Intensive.
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.
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.
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 film or animation major at Point Park."
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."
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.
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."
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.
"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."
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.
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."
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.
"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."
Thursday, January 28, 2021
"The festival is a collaboration of one acts directed by the Advanced Directing class at Point Park University," said Emmy Masteller. "Normally they are produced and presented back-to-back in the Pittsburgh Playhouse. This year things changed because of COVID-19 and we all made short films."
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."
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!
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.
"Point Park was the only undergraduate film program I applied to that focused solely on narrative filmmaking and storytelling. Being in a narrative program gives me the space to really flex my creativity, learn from my mistakes and grow as an artist."
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.
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."
"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.
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."
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."
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."
Thursday, April 21, 2016
"My professors have come through for me time and time again. They helped me land my internships and are constantly invested in my development as a writer. Their input is invaluable and I am so thankful for their support."
